Peanut butter may sound like an odd choice to include but actually it’s a common ingredient in African cooking. It adds creaminess and sweetness without overwhelming the dish, a little bit like adding sour cream would.
It’s an all-around tasty dish that’ll keep you fuelled all week long.
Superfood kale & cashew pesto
Pesto is a mighty fine way to add nutrients to food.
This combination of kale and fresh herbs adds flavour and supercharges this dish with tonnes of nutrients.
Beef, broccoli & cashew stir-fry - 10-minute recipe
This beef, broccoli and cashew stir-fry is full of nutrients thanks to the 3+ portions of veg but it’s also big on flavour owing to ginger, garlic and spring onion. Tamari adds hints of umami whilst the cashews contribute crunch and sweetness.
It’s an all-around satisfying dish that’s also healthy, speedy and tasty.
Roasted parsnip, apple & kale salad
I’m pleased to report that roasted parsnips work particularly well in salads, adding a substantial texture and some sweetness. Flavour is added to the parsnips with mild black onion seeds, turmeric, thyme & garlic but almost any combination of herbs and spices go so grab whatever is lurking in your cupboard. Apples add further sweetness, pistachios crunch and lemon juice on the kale contributes acidity. It’s a nice little combination full of nutrients.
Read moreBaked sweet potato, beetroot hummus, sprouts
This baked sweet potato & beetroot hummus recipe is the kind of nutrient-dense but satisfyingly carby dish that’ll keep you going back for more. It was a total hit at last weekend’s yoga & nutrition retreat and given that 22 ladies can’t be wrong, I’m sure you’ll love it too.
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