Wholesome Greens

The versatility of broccoli allows creativity in the kitchen to flow. A truly easy way to get some good veg and it doesn’t even take much time to prepare. The colour contrast in this dish makes it look so vibrant and delicious; a perfect accompaniment to a meat or fish dish or just as tasty on its own.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 whole broccoli head, grated
• 100g edamame beans
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 chilli, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 dsp golden syrup
• Chilli flakes (optional)

Method:

1. Start by sautéing the garlic in the sesame oil for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
2. Add the chilli and cook for a minute.
3. Add the beans and broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Upon serving, drizzle over a little more sesame oil and sprinkle some chilli flakes on top.

Enjoy 🙂

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Spiced Jackfruit and Chickpea

Fancy some fruit for dinner? Believe me guys, do not knock it until you’ve tried it. A perfect substitute if you’re craving meaty flavours and textures then this is definitely the recipe to go to!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 can jackfruit (in water), remove the fruit from the jar and roughly chop. Keep the water in the can.
• 400g chickpeas, drained
• 1 dsp tomato puree
• 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp onion granules
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 50ml water
• Salt

Method:

1. In a pan, start by frying the ginger, garlic and oil together on medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. Add the jackfruit, chickpeas and all the seasonings, except for the salt. Mix thoroughly and cook together for 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the water from the jackfruit can and 50ml of water, stir, cover and leave to cook for 30 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so and around half way through cooking season with salt. (If becomes too dry add a splash of water, though consistency shouldn’t be too saucy.)

Best served hot.

Sticky Pork Ribs

Having a good selection of spices in your pantry is always the way to go I feel. Sometimes having to chop, grate or slice fresh ingredients comes under the ’I really cant be asked’ bracket and spice jars are the way forward. They are a real blessing to this delicious and seriously juicy dish which is so simple to prepare and the end product is pure bliss! Hope you all enjoy 😌

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 8 pork ribs
• 3tbsp light brown soft sugar
• 1 tsp garlic granules
• 1/2 tsp onion granules
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp golden syrup
• 1/2 tsp lime juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 160.
2. Make the marinade by mixing all of the above ingredients (excluding the ribs) together in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, place the ribs and pour over 3/4 of the marinade and mix thoroughly with your hands.
4. Place in the baking tray of your choice and drizzle over the remaining marinade. Cover tightly with either a lid or foil and place in the oven. Leave to bake for 1 hour 30 minutes.

Best served hot!

Gungo Pea & Red Pepper Salad

Just putting out there, this is one powerful salad. Full of raw pungent flavours that will awaken those taste buds. A delicious and easy way to get a healthy meal in you and it takes little to no time to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 1 can gungo peas, drained and rinsed
• 1 red sweet pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 spring onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 cayenne pepper
• 2 dsp maple syrup

Method:

1. In a bowl, add all the ingredients together and mix thoroughly. Serve in the dish of your choice.

Enjoy 🙂