Category Archives: Soups, Salad and Wraps
Celery & Red lentil soup
About:
This is a simple and fuss free soup with celery, red lentils, onion, garlic, chives. Unlike other lentils, red lentils do not need to be soaked and they are good source of fiber, protein, starchy, carbohydrate and vitamin B.
This soup can be enjoyed as it is or if desired can add in some cheese/cream / coconut milk for creaminess. this can be served with crusty bread or over brown rice.
Health Benefits:
Celery is an excellent source of vitamins.
Munching on a stalk of celery is helpful in two ways: its roughness helps scrub bacteria from the back of the tongue and its natural fibres assist in cleaning the teeth. It’s like using an edible toothbrush.
With loads of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic compounds, as well as some calcium blockers, celery seed extracts seem appropriate for treating bladder infections.
Serves-4
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cookingtime-45-50 minutes
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Asparagus-mushroom with orange vinaigrette dressing
About:
This salad is great as a side dish. Topper for a salad or a cold salad on its own. Orange and Vinaigrette gives a strong citrus flavour with sweet and tangy taste.
Health Benefits:
Asparagus has an abundance of an amino acid called asparagine, that helps to cleanse the body of waste material. It is one of those few vegetables that with calcium and magnesium in the ideal ratio of 2:1.
Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
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