Pineapple mint vinaigrette dressing (Zero oil) on roasted vegetables


Pineapple dressing final

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Fresh homemade dressing is the amalgamation of sweet and tangy taste with flavour of mint. It is spiced with jalapenos. The spiciness can be adjusted by skipping jalapenos and by adding ground pepper. I served this with zucchini-bell pepper-onion roasted salad.

Yields: 2-3 servings
Preparation time: 10 minutes

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Coated and baked asparagus (eggless)


Asparagus baked

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Baked asparagus fries should be the eighth wonder of the world. How can something deemed “fries” not actually be deep-fried and yet still be delicious?…

These coated asparagus are crispy on outside and tender inside. Try this coated baked asparagus as a healthy evening snack and they are even kids friendly too.

Health benefits:

Asparagus is an alkaline food which is rich in protein but low in calories and carbohydrates. It is an excellent source of potassium, folate and vitamins.

A good source of dietary fiber, asparagus is also rich in niacin, phosphorus and very low sodium. And certainly most impressive is that it is one of those few vegetables that actually as the calcium and magnesium in the ideal ratio of 2:1.

Servings: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time:  15 – 18 minutes

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