- Sunrise Shakshuka:
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups spinach
- Olive oil
Method:
- Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and bell peppers, cook until soft.
- Add garlic, cumin, and paprika. Cook for another minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and become saucy.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Make wells in the sauce and crack the eggs into each well.
- Cover the pan and cook until the eggs are done to your liking.
- Season with salt, serve with crusty bread.
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- Lemon vinaigrette (1/4 cup olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove minced, salt and pepper to taste)
Method:
- Cook quinoa as per package instructions, let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss to combine.
- Thai Basil Chicken Stir-fry:
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bird’s eye chili, finely chopped
- 2 cups Thai basil leaves
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Oil for frying
Method:
- Heat oil in a wok, add garlic and chili, fry until fragrant.
- Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Stir well.
- Add basil leaves, stir quickly until wilted.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice.
- Baked Zucchini Fries:
Ingredients:
- 2 zucchinis
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut zucchinis into fries-like strips.
- Dredge zucchini strips in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat in a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Berry-Mint Infused Water:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Water
Method:
- In a large pitcher, add berries, mint leaves, and lemon slices.
- Fill the pitcher with water, stir well.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to infuse.
Enjoy
