Category Archives: International
Bulgur and Kidney beans stuffed Aubergine – Baked
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This is a delicious healthy meal where the fillings can be customised as per choice. This can be served as a main dish Or a starter skipping bulgur filling. I love the texture of eggplant, which is soft and gives a crunchy roasted flavour especially when contrasted with bean and rice filling. It is aromatic with whole spices which tantalises the taste buds
Health Benefits:
Aubergine or Brinjal, is a very low calorie vegetable and has healthy nutrition profile. The peel or skin (deep blue/purple varieties) of aubergine has significant amounts of antioxidants which helps to fight against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological disease.
Serves: 2
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
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Baked Tomato rings
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Baked tomatoes have such a wonderful juicy, sweet soft texture with crunchy coating and when the cheese sprinkled on top with fragrant herbs, it’s a meal in itself. Adding a nice serving of crisp toast and great coffee takes this snack to a whole new and satisfying level.
Health benefits:
The benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds, including tomatoes, are infinite. As plant food consumption goes up, the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer goes down. High fruit and vegetable intake is also associated with healthy skin and hair, increased energy and lower weight. Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables significantly decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality.
Yields: 2-3 sevings
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time/baking time – 15 to 18 minutes
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