Week 18 – Monday
Apple and Greens with Lime Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 apples ¼ cucumber 1 stick of celery 1 handful of kale 1tsp lime juice Preparation Method 1 Pass all ingredients through a juicer, stir in the lime juice, and enjoy.
Spicy Vegetable Stew
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed ½ pint / 285mls vegetable stock 1 tbsp chilli powder (or to taste) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped 2 cans chopped tomatoes 2 courgettes, finely diced 7oz / 200g...
Fruity Omelette
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 eggs ½ tsp cinnamon Fistful dried fruit Preparation Method 1 Beat the eggs with the cinnamon. Heat a non-stick frying pan and pour in the egg mixture, swirling to evenly cover the base. Cook for a few minutes until set and golden underneath. 2...
Spicy Mackerel with Green Salad
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 tin mackerel in curry sauce Rocket Spring onions Cucumber Celery Lemon juice Salt and pepper Preparation method 1 Chop the vegetables and mix with the rocket to make green salad. Dress with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. 2 Serve...
Fig Almond Truffles
Ingredients ½ cup ( 68g/2.4oz ) almonds 1½ cups ( 200g ) dried figs 1 cup ( 136g/4.8oz ) Medjool dates 1 cup fresh figs, stemmed and chopped 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice ¼ tsp. vanilla seeds 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation method 1. Place the almonds in a food...
Week 18 – Tuesday
Kale and Spinach Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 frozen banana ¼ avocado 1 handful kale 1 handful spinach 8fl oz / 227mls /1 cup water 1tsp milled flaxseeds Preparation Method 1 Blend thoroughly, then drink immediately!
Banana and sultana cookies
Makes 6 Ingredients 1 large (or 2 small) apples (e.g Braeburn) 1tsp lemon juice 1tsp honey 1 large, ripe banana, mashed 8oz / 225g / 1 cup oats 1 tsp mixed spice 2oz / 55g / ¼ cup sultanas Preparation method 1 Core, peel and chop the apples. Place in a saucepan with...
Tomato and mushroom omelette and salad
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 eggs 2 chestnut mushrooms, sliced 4 cherry tomatoes, sliced ½ tsp dried mixed herb Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salad: Rocket Tomatoes Spring onions Radish Pepper Preparation method 1 Beat the eggs and season...
Spicy Rice and Vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsp garam masala 1tsp turmeric ½ tsp ground cumin 10oz brown rice 18 fl oz vegetable stock or water Salt and black pepper 4oz fresh or frozen peas 4oz fresh or frozen sweetcorn 3...
Butter Bean, Tomato and Basil Spread
Ingredients 15oz can butter beans, drained 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 clove garlic, crushed 1tbsp lemon juice Fresh basil (2-3 generous sprigs) Salt and freshly ground black pepper To serve Celery sticks Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree...
Week 18 – Wednesday
Green Veg Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful kale 1 head broccoli ¼ cucumber 1 stick celery ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp lemon juice 6fl oz / 170mls water Preparation Method 1 Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add more water if necessary to get the consistency you want,...
Cauliflower and courgette cookies with salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 3lbs / 1.4kg / 6 cups raw cauliflower florets 8oz / 225g / 1 cup courgette, roughly chopped 4oz / 115g / ½ cup yellow pepper, roughly chopped 4oz / 115g / ½ cup of soft cheese 2oz / 60g / ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated finely 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp of...
Poached Eggs and Portobello Mushrooms
Serves 2 Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped 4 eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Place the mushrooms, gills side up, onto the paper. Bake for...
Spicy Bean Burgers with Salad
Serves 2 (or 4 as a light meal) Ingredients 1 tspn olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, grated ½ green pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped ½ tspn dried oregano ½ tspn (or to your taste) chilli powder 1 large (15oz) can red...
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...
Week 18 – Thursday
Smoked Tofu Stir Fry
Serves 4 Ingredients 8oz / 225g / 1 cup brown rice 2 tbsp coconut oil 8oz / 225g / 1 cup smoked tofu, cubed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp ginger, finely chopped 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup carrots, julienned 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 red pepper, cut into thin...
Easy Guacamole with Celery Sticks
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large avocado ½ tsp dried cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried oregano Pinch cayenne pepper To serve: Celery stalks Preparation Method 1 Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. 2 Mash the flesh with the seasonings and...
Coconut and Sultana Cookies
Ingredients 4oz desiccated coconut 2oz sultanas 3 flax egg 1 tsp Stevia 1 tsp lime juice 1 tbsp cornflour Preparation method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and cover a baking sheet with baking parchment. 2. Combine all ingredients and mix well until they form a stiff...
Rice free vegetable Sushi
Ingredients 1 Nori sheet 1 egg 1 tbsp. mung bean sprouts 2 tbsp. feta cheese ½ avocado Preparation method 1. Lay nori sheet on a sushi bamboo mat. 2. Cut the sheet in half. 3. Dampen the sheets with some water. 4. Make the omelette. 5. Place the the omelette and...
Pineapple and strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1 Blend half a pineapple and a handful of strawberries for a yummy morning smoothie.
Week 18 – Friday
Carrot and Celery Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful of kale 1 handful of watercress ? cucumber 3 stalks of celery 1 carrot 1cm piece of ginger Juice of ½ lemon Preparation Method 1 Pass all ingredients through a juicer, stir in the lemon juice, and enjoy.
Apple and Ginger Porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 2½ oz / 75g / ¾ cup porridge oats 18fl oz / 500mls / 2 cups water 1 large eating apple Ground ginger Preparation Method 1 Cook the porridge oats in the water. 2 Peel, core and chop the apple. Put in a plan with just enough water to cover and cook...
Butternut Squash and warm tomato salsa
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 butternut squash (choose one with a long ‘neck’) 2 tbsps olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 8oz / 225g / 1 cup mixed tomatoes, quartered (use red and yellow cherry, and baby plum) 16 black olives (approx.), stoned and...
Crispy Quinoa Cakes
Makes 15 cakes Ingredients 4 tablespoons of coconut oil 1.5 tablespoons almond butter 4.5 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2oz/60g raw cacao powder 1.5oz/45g popped quinoa small cake cases Preparation method 1 Place the coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup and raw...
Ratatouille
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 courgette, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 aubergine, roughly chopped 1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation...
Week 18 – Saturday
Healthy Vegetable Hash
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup chestnut mushrooms, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup baby sweetcorn, halved lengthways ¼ tsp dried sage Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1 Melt...
Cinnamon Apple Crisps
Ingredients 2 eating apples (Braeburn or Granny Smiths work well for this) Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Core the apples and slice very thinly to make apple rings. Dust with cinnamon and arrange on...
Carrot and Coriander Soup
This is a delicious soup, quick and easy to make and very refreshing. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tablespoon of olive oil 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 pint vegetable stock Large bunch fresh coriander, chopped Preparation method 1 Saute the carrots...
Penne Pasta Bake
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 can or carton of chopped tomatoes ¾ pint vegetable stock or water 1 tspn dried oregano 1 tspn dried basil Tomato puree Around 1 dozen black olives, sliced 1 heaped tbspn capers (optional) 150 – 200g penne pasta 75g grated Vegan cheese...
Blueberry juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 turnip ¼ green pepper 2 apples 1 handful blueberries Preparation method Place in a juicer and serve 1 cup of blueberries a day could help prevent heart disease.
Week 18 – Sunday
Apple and Cucumber Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 apples ½ cucumber 1 stick celery 1 handful of spinach 1 handful of watercress Small piece root ginger Preparation Method 1 Juice all ingredients; add ice or water, as required.
Red bean salad
Serves 4 Ingredients Red salad leaves, e.g. lollo rosso 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red pepper, cut into strips 6 radishes, sliced 2oz / 60g / ¼ cup sundried tomatoes (not in oil), sliced 1 can red kidney beans (15oz / 400g) drained and rinsed Juice of a lime Salt...
Raisin and banana porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 2½ oz / 75g / cup porridge oats 18fl oz / 500mls / 2 cups water 1 tbsp raisins 1 frozen banana Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Cook the porridge oats in the water. 2 Chop the banana in a food processor and stir it and the raisins into the porridge....
Quinoa Falafels and tahini sauce
Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 Cup Quinoa 1 Cup Chopped Carrot 1/2 Cup Sliced Green Onions 3 Tbsp Chopped Parsley 15oz Chickpeas 2 Eggs 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon 1tsp Cumin 2 spring onion 2 Tbsp tosated Sesame Seeds 2 Cloves Garlic Salt/Pepper 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Cup Plain Yogurt...
Celeriac chips
Ingredients Celeriac Paprika Chilli Preparation method 1. Cut celeriac into bite sizes chips, put in the oven with paprika, and chilli if you like it hot, and cook on 190°C for about 30-40 minutes. 2. In Week 2 you can cover with coconut oil, which is divine. Paprika...