Category: Salads & Sides

I’ve been wanting to make cashew ‘cheese’ for some time now but never got round to it. Yesterday i finally did it! And i have to admit it’s not bad. Great alternative to any sauce and a nice touch for tortillas with vegetables or simply as a dip with your carrots or celery sticks. 

I used nutritional yeast to give it the ‘cheesy’ taste, but also for the nutritional benefits of it:  it is a highly nutritious vegan food product with various potential health benefits. It can be used to add extra protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to meals. 

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This salad is a protein bomb! The quinoa and chickpeas really are excellent together, combined with the roasted cherry tomatoes, lemon and herbs give you a great dish for lunch or dinner. And it’s pretty to the eye as well!

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This recipe has some of my favourite ingredients! It’s so healthy and hearty and delicious, I can have it every day! It’s perfect for lunch or dinner or as a side, packed with protein, vitamins and minerals.

Quinoa: one of the healthiest foods, has all the essential amino acids, great source of protein, iron and fiber, to name a few. I think you can eat quinoa every day, it is so versatile and healthy it’s a shame not to!It’s also gluten free, for those that don’t eat gluten.

Buckwheat: with it’s nutty taste makes it such an interesting ingredient in really savoury or sweet recipes! It’s gluten free, high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. So go ahead and try it!

Avocados:  rich in vitamins such as K, E, C and minerals. And let’s face it, it’s so tasty and creamy!

Asparagus: good source of vitamin K, contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Tomatoes: great source of vitamin C, antioxidants and other nutrients. 

Tahini (if you choose it as your dressing): high in irons and other minerals. 

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