Roasted Chickpea & Tortilla chips Salad

Chickpeas is superfood, as well as being an excellent source of plant-based protein and high in fiber. Chikpeas are filling and very beneficial for digestion and gut health.

A cooked cup of chickpeas contains 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein. With only 268 calories.

Adding a rainbow salad salad to your diet help to decreases inflammation in prevent cancer. Keeps our immune system strong and our skin healthy, as well as good vision.• Keeps our bones, teeth and nails strong and also prevents blood clots.

Tortilla chips adds a crunch to the sald and thry are low in fat.

Ingredients

1 can of chickpeas

Half bag of Tortilla chips

1 tsp red chilli

Cilantro

1 tsp oinion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp salt

2 tbs lemon juice

2 tbs olive oil

Romaine lettuce

Red cabbage,

Tomatos

Sweetcorn

Avocado

Method

Drain the can of chickpeas, wash and dry them. Then place thr chikpeas in a large mixing bowl.

In a small bowl add all the spices, lemon juice and olive oil and mix together to make a smooth paste.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Add the spice paste to the chickpea bowl and mix well. Place the coated chickpeas in to a baking tray and roast in thr oven.

How to make the dressing:

In a blender add 1 chopped shallot, bunch of cilantro, pinch of salt, black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, half a lemon jucice and olive oil. Blitz till smooth and pour into a serving cup.

In a serving bowl place Romaine lettuce, red cabbage, tomatoes, sweetcorn, avocado, cilantro. Then add in the roasted chickpeas and strips of tortillas chips.

Drizzle the the dressing and mix well and serve.

Chia pudding Bowl.

Chia pudding blowl is a dense and filling breakfast. Chia seeds is a super food. They are high in fibre, antioxidants,, protien and omega3 fatty acids.

Ingredients

200ml plant base milk

2 tbsp Chia seeds

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp maple syrup

A dash of cinnamon

Method

Toppings

Blueberries

Kiwi

Seeds

Method

Place all the ingredients into a mason jar, close it tightly and shake it.

Place thr jar in the refrigerator overnight.

Next day, emptty the puddibg into a bowl and stir well as the chia seeds will expand.

Add toppings of your choice and enjoy.

Curly Kale Crisps

I am always finding new ways I can include kale in my diet to increase my iron intake! And these curly kale crisps are delicious and so simple to make…

Ingredients:

Sainsbury’s sliced curly kale

Virgin olive oil

Sea Salt

Method:

Wash the kale and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Leave to for 1/2 hour uncovered.

Preheat the oven on gas mark 200C.

Take the kale and make sure it is dry.

Line a baking tray with foil and speak the kale out evenly on the tray.

Drizzle with a olive oil and sea salt and place in the warm oven for approx 20-25 mins

The time will vary on the type of oven you have so I would start checking after 15mins. Once it is cooked take out of the oven and leave to cool down and crisp up before serving!

Kale Smoothie with Blueberries

Kale Smoothie with Blueberries

This is a delicious smoothie rich in iron, antioxidants and vitamin C. It tastes really nice too!

Ingredients:

2 cups of kale

1 cup blueberries

1.5 Tablespoons of plain, fat free Greek style yoghurt

200ml of unsweetened coconut milk – I use the Vitacoco brand

Method:

I used the Sainsbury’s sliced curly kale which isn’t really tender so I steam it for 10mins in my steamer which is 2 mins longer than the packet instructions.

Then blend all ingredients together in a blender or Nutribullet – which ever you prefer; for this recipe I just use my blender. Also use a dairy alternative yoghurt for a vegan smoothie.

Then pour into a glass and enjoy!

This is great for natural iron and to boost your energy. A great smoothie to start your morning! x