PAD THAI

"Stir-fried noodles and vegetables with a spicy, slightly sweet flavour.

SERVES 4

PREP10 minutes

COOK 15 minutes

Ingredients

250g dried rice noodles

2 tsp rapeseed oil

6 spring onions, chopped at angle in 1cm pieces

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3cm fresh ginger, grated

1 Thai chilli, finely sliced

1 red pepper, finely chopped

1 courgette, cut into sticks

100g frozen broad beans

100g baby pak choi, leaves separated

200g beansprouts

75g canned pineapple, drained, chopped small

1 tbsp reduced-salt, gluten-free soy sauce

juice 1 lime

15g chopped coriander

50g unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped and toasted

1 lime cut into wedges 

Method

Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions, around 3-5 minutes. Plunge them into cold water, drain and reserve.

Heat the oil in a large pan or wok. Add the spring onions and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.

Add the red pepper and courgette, stir-fry for another minute add the broad beans and pak choy. Stir-fry for 1 minute.

Add the noodles, stir-fry for 2 minutes and add the beansprouts, pineapple, soy sauce and lime juice. Stir-fry for a further 2 minutes and add the coriander.

Put into a bowl, top with the peanuts and lime wedges.

Chef's tips

For a side dish, cut half a cucumber into ribbons with a vegetable peeler and add fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime.To add more protein to this dish, use soya beans in place of broad beans or add some tofu".

Fonte e imagem: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Recipes/Pad-Thai/

Veggie chilli with crunchy tortilla & avocado salad

Brilliantly speedy and spicy

“This vegetarian bean chilli is packed with goodness and flavour, and is fast and easy to rustle up ”

Serves 4

Cooks In15 minutes

Difficulty: Super easy

Vegetables, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Mexican

Nutrition per serving

Calories 749 37%

Fat 25.2g 36%

Saturates 4.8g 24%

Protein 29.1g 65%

Carbs 96.1g 37%

Sugars 16.7g 19%

Of an adult's reference intake

Ingredients

For the chilli and rice

1 dried smoked chipotle or ancho chilli

½ fresh red chilli

1 red onion

1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika

½ teaspoon cumin seeds

1-2 garlic cloves

1 big bunch fresh coriander

olive oil

2 mixed-colour peppers

1 x 400 g tin of chickpeas

1 x 400 g tin of black beans

700 g passata

1x 250 g pack of cooked mixed long grain & wild rice

For the salad

4 small corn tortilla wraps

2 ripe avocados

3 heaped tablespoons fat-free natural yoghurt , plus extra to serve

2 limes

1 romaine lettuce

½ cucumber

1 fresh red chilli

1 handful ripe cherry tomatoes

Method

Ingredients out • Oven at 200°C/400°F/gas 6 • Food processor (bowl blade) • Lidded casserole pan, high heat • Stick blender

START COOKING

Put the chillies, peeled and halved red onion, paprika and cumin seeds into the processor, squash in the unpeeled garlic through a garlic crusher, then add the coriander stalks (reserving the leaves) and 2 tablespoons of oil, and whiz until fine • Tip into the pan, then add the deseeded and roughly chopped peppers, drained chickpeas and black beans, a pinch of salt and pepper and the passata, stir well and put the lid on • Fold the tortillas in half, slice into 0.5cm strips, sprinkle on to a baking tray and pop in the oven until golden and crisp

Put most of the coriander leaves, a pinch of salt and pepper, half a peeled avocado, the yoghurt and the juice from 2 limes into a jug and whiz with a stick blender until silky • Check and adjust the seasoning of the chilli, leave the lid off • Remove the tortillas from the oven into a bowl, cut the lettuce into chunky wedges and add to the bowl • Scoop and dot over curls of avocado • Peel the cucumber into ribbons and finely slice half a chilli, then scatter both over the top

Make a well in the middle of the chilli and tip in the rice, then pop the lid on for the last few minutes to warm the rice through • Pour the dressing over the salad, pick over the remaining coriander leaves, finely slice the remaining chilli and sprinkle over the top along with the halved cherry tomatoes, then toss everything together • Serve with dollops of yoghurt.

Fonte e imagem: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/veggie-chilli-with-crunchy-tortilla-avocado-salad/#utt8JtIgOdo2ZHVb.99

THAI NOODLE SOUP

"Serves 4

Ready In: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced

1 medium carrot, peeled and julienned

6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed 

6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 tablespoon minced ginger

2 cups sliced bok choy

4 cups Vegetable Stock or low-sodium vegetable stock

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Zest and juice of 1 lime 1 serrano chile, stemmed and sliced into thin rounds (for less heat, remove the seeds)

6 ounces brown rice noodles, cooked according to package directions, drained, and kept warm 

1 cup mung bean sprouts

½ cup chopped cilantro

Once the ingredients are prepped for this soup, the dish comes together quickly.

Sautéing the vegetables first shortens the stewing time, so there’s no need to spend long hours over a soup pot. This is a great onepot meal that makes serving dinner a snap.

 Instructions:

1. Place the onion, carrot, and mushrooms in a medium pot and sauté for 7 to 8 minutes. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan.

2. Add the garlic, ginger, bok choy, vegetable stock, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, and serrano chile. Bring to a boil over high heat.

3. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. To serve, divide the noodles between four individual bowls. Pour the broth over the ingredients and garnish with the mung bean sprouts and cilantro."

Fonte e imagem: http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/thai-noodle-soup/

Chickpea Avocado Salad

Keepin' it Kind

"Makes 5 Cups

Ready In: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed

1 small red onion, peeled and diced small

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

Zest of 1 lime and juice of 4 limes

1 jalapeño pepper, minced (for less heat, remove the seeds)

1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro

Sea salt to taste

1 avocado, coarsely chopped

Serve this flavorful salad on a bed of greens for a complete meal. I like arugula with this dish, but feel free to use your favorite.

From Forks Over Knives - The Cookbook

Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Add the avocado just before serving."

Fonte e imagem: http://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/chickpea-avocado-salad-2/

The World’s Most Versatile Veggie Burger Recipe

"Written by Matt Frazier

Ingredients:

• 1  pound can of beans, drained and rinsed, or 1.5 cups cooked beans (suggestions: your favorite bean!)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups diced veggies (suggestions: carrots, celery, mushrooms, chopped spinach, chopped kale, corn, chopped artichokes, zucchini, squash, sweet potato)
• 2 teaspoons + 2 tablespoons oil for frying (suggestions: olive, coconut, grapeseed)
• 3 tablespoons liquid flavor (mix and match suggestions: mustard, ketchup, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, vegan worcestershire, buffalo sauce, balsamic vinegar, salsa, pasta sauce, marsala, water)
• 4 teaspoons spice (we recommend combining at least two: smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, italian seasoning, poultry seasoning, montreal steak seasoning, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel, oregano, curry powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (omit or reduce if your liquid or spices contain salt)
• 1 cup dry base ingredient (suggestions: buckwheat, unsweetened protein powder, bread crumbs, cornmeal, oatmeal)
• 1/2 cup texture ingredient (suggestions: chopped walnuts, olives, avocado, sundried tomatoes, leftover cooked rice/quinoa/bulgur, parsley, cilantro, basil)

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the onion, veggies, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a food processor and pulse with beans, liquid flavor, spice, salt until combined but still chunky. Pulse in the dry base and texture ingredient.

Form into golf ball size balls and flatten into patties.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Fry patties 2-3 minutes per side until browned and heated through.

Makes about 18 small patties.

Our favorite variations

Mexican Sliders

• 1 can pinto beans
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups of veggies: 1 cup canned yellow corn, 2/3 cup sweet red pepper, 1/3 cup packed spinach
• 3 tablespoons liquid: 1 tablespoon lime juice (1/2 a lime), 2 tablespoons red prepared salsa
• 4 teaspoons spice: 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dry ingredient: cornmeal
• 1/2 cup texture ingredients: 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup white rice

Classic Sliders

• 1 can black beans
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups of veggies: 1 cup mushrooms, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup green pepper
• 3 tablespoons liquid: 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 teaspoons soy sauce or vegan worcershire
• 4 teaspoons spice: 3 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt (omit salt)
• 1 cup dry ingredient: panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup texture ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Indian Patties

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 cups of veggies: 1 cup sweet potato, chopped fine, 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, 1/2 cup yellow corn
• 3 tablespoons liquid: 1 tablespoon lime juice (1/2 a lime), 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 4 teaspoons spice: 3 tsp curry, 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup dry ingredient: oats
• 1/2 cup texture ingredient: 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped cashews

- See more at: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/veggie-burger-recipe/#sthash.sbkdcci6.dpuf"

Fonte e imagem: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/veggie-burger-recipe/