Category Archives: Starters
Cookies – Whole wheat with Oats blended in Honey (sugar free)
About:
These cookies are easy and quick to make.
I used whole wheat and oats for some fiber benefits and cinnamon for flavour, chocolate chips and nuts for crunchiness.
Health Benefits:
Lab studies have found that honey and cinnamon include its ability to promote a stronger immune system, digestive system, increase the health of the heart, bones, skin, teeth, and hair, as well as stimulate weight loss.
Oats reduce LDL cholesterol while helping to maintain levels of HDL and it is high in fiber.
Making the switch to whole wheat flour will help you reap grains nutritional benefits without sacrificing some foods you love.
Makes: 8-10
Preparation time: 10 mins
Baking time: 10-12 mins
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Quinoa and potato – Veg Kabab
About:
This recipe combines potato with the wonders of quinoa which makes a unique appetizer. Kabab is just vegetables roasted/ grilled on a skewer; It may be served on plates in sandwiches. Try pairing then with soup/salad.
It makes a great snack/nice side dish to the main meal.
Health benefits:
Quinoa is a tiny grain that cooks up like rice and has a mils, nutty flavour and light, fluffy, texture similar to couscous. It is one of the most protein rich food; It contains twice as much fiber as most of the grains; It also contains Iron, Lysine, Magnesium and Manganese
Yields: 8-10kababs
Preparation time: 15mins
Cooking time: 15mins
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