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Spinach and Lentils Soup

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Spinach and Lentils Soup
Course Soup
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Course Soup
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Instructions
  1. Heat the coconut oil and add the chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes until transparent adding a drop of water if they begin to dry.
  2. Add the chopped potato and stir for a couple more minutes.
  3. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for 5 more minutes making sure the garlic does not burn.
  4. Add the turmeric, tomato puree and finally the lentils. Stir well to heat and then pour the water .
  5. Bring to the boil and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  6. Crumble in the stock cube and season to taste.
  7. Stir in the chopped spinach and heat to wilt.
  8. It will look thicker so add more boiling water to dilute to taste.
  9. Serve and sprinkle with the grated cheese.
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Chicken stew

Chicken stew

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Chicken stew
A warming all-in-one dish. The strength of this dish is from the presence of root vegetables with celery and onion for flavour. The proportions of the ingredients are not critical.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 60-70 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 60-70 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the chicken and brown.
  3. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and keep to one side.
  4. Add the onion, celery, carrots, potato and swede to the pan with the hot oil.
  5. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring.
  6. Stir in the crumbled stock cube and the flour.
  7. Add water, cover and cook gently for 30 minutes.
  8. Place the chicken pieces back in the pot.
  9. Cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally and adding more water if it begins to thicken and stick
  10. Add the drained barley and peas.
  11. Stir in the mustard.
  12. Cook for another 3 minutes to warm up the barley and peas.
  13. Before sereving check seasoning and adjust if necessary.
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Paprika Roast Tomatoes

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Paprika Roast Tomatoes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Heat the oven to 220C (200C fan).
  2. Tip the tomatoes into a baking tray.
  3. Scatter the shallot slices
  4. Drizzle with the olive oil
  5. Season with paprika and some salt and pepper
  6. Roast for 20 min and serve
Recipe Notes

Ideal with oven-cooked marinated lamb chops

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Potassium Broth

Potassium Broth

Potassium Broth

 

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Potassium Broth
Use all or some of the ingredients listed and /or add other vegetables at hand. This broth is flavoursome and does not need any seasoning.
Course Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 60-120 minutes
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glasses
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Course Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 60-120 minutes
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glasses
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Scrub the roots and cut into chunks.
  2. Wash the vegetable stalks and leaves and the peppers. Chop roughly.
  3. Place the roots in a large pot with plenty of water and bring to the boil on low heat. Cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Add leek, greens, stalks, peppers and chilies and cook for a further 30 to 60 minutes.
  5. Strain the broth in a bowl and discard the vegetables.
  6. Refrigerate and drink a glass at a time over the next two days.
  7. If liked use this broth in cooking - it makes an excellent stock.
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Lentils & Halloumi

Garlic & halloumi

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Lentils & Halloumi
Instructions
  1. Rinse the lentils in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Place in a saucepan and add 1 litre water and 1tsp turmeric. Bring to the boil and set the heat to medium. Cook for 10 min or until the lentils are mushy when rubbed between the finger and thumb.
  2. In the meantime heat the oil in a pan (a wok is best). Add the halloumi pieces and cook on high. Heat for a minute then stir gently until the pieces are brown and crusty on all sides. Add the crushed garlic and stir for 1 minute but do not brown. Remove from the heat
  3. When the lentils are soft add the lemon zest and halloumi pieces and stir.
  4. Serve with lightly toasted naan bread pieces . Offer lemon juice and/or lemon segments. If liked, the lemon segments can be cooked with the lentils
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