Week 2 – Monday
Chickpea and rocket salad
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 bag rocket 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered Juice of ½ lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1 Mix the rocket, chickpeas and tomatoes, dress with the lemon juice and season with salt and...
Nakd Bar
Nakd bar
Carrot and leak soup
Serves Ingredients 2.5 pints / 1.4 litres / 6 cups vegetable stock 2lbs / 1kg / 4 cups carrots, sliced 2 large leeks, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 tsps dried mixed herbs Garnish: Chopped chives Preparation method 1 In a large pan, bring...
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...
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...
Week 2 – Tuesday
Nuts, seeds and raisins
Nuts, seeds and raisins
Kale Smoothie
Ingredients 1 handful of kale ½ avocado 1 handful berries of any kind and blend
Nakd Bar
Nakd bar
Veggie burgers and sweet potato chips
Serves 2 Ingredients For the chips: 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into large chips 1 tbsp olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) For the burgers: 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed 1 small carrot, grated ½ red onion, sliced 1...
Minestrone Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 1 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 leek, washed and sliced 1 large carrot, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped 1 potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tbsp tomato purée 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 bouquet...
Week 2 – Wednesday
Best Brocoli Soup
This soup is so easy to make and so delicious. Rich and creamy but without any fat. Serves 8 Ingredients 6 cups water 3 large potatoes, cut into chunks, skin on 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp. ground coriander 2 tsp. granulated garlic 2 broccoli heads, coarsely chopped...
Apple and raisins
Apple and raisins
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...
Plantain Chips
Ingredients 1 pound plantains or green bananas, peeled and sliced thinly sliced on the diagonal 1fl oz / 30ml coconut oil Coarse sea salt and ground pepper Preparation Method 1 Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / gas mark 4, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2...
Quinoa Salad
Serves 2 Dressing 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 celery sticks 2 spring onion 2 cups of grapes 1 lime juiced 2 tbsp oil 1 handful mint 1 handful basil pinch of salt Preparation method 1 Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together for a very tasty and filling...
Week 2 – Thursday
Spicy Parsnip Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2lbs / 1kg / 4 cups parsnips, peeled and chopped roughly 2 tsps ground coriander seeds 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp medium curry powder 1 tsp ground ginger 2 pints / 1.2L water Salt...
Nakd Bar
Nakd bar
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!
Quinoa Apple Porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 8oz / 225g / 1 cup uncooked quinoa, soaked in water overnight 3 eating apples 1 tsp ground mixed spice ( add 2 tbsps Maple syrup from week 4 ) Preparation Method 1. Peel, core and chop the apples. Put them in a saucepan with enough water to just...
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...
Week 2 – Friday
Fruit Salad with milled flaxseed
Fruit Salad with milled flaxseed
Mushroom Bread
Tarragon Mushrooms on Nut Bread Serves 1 Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 4 chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp dried tarragon 1 slice The Body Rescue Nut Bread (See Sunday for the recipe ) Preparation method 1 Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the sliced mushrooms. Sauté...
Corn Chowder with vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients 2.5 pints / 1.4 litres / 6 cups vegetable stock 1½lbs / 700g / 3 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1½lbs / 700g / 3 cups fresh or frozen sweetcorn ½ green pepper, chopped 1 tsp dried mixed herbs Salt and...
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...
Courgette noodles
Makes a yummy alternative to any noodle dish Serves 4 Ingredients 2 good sized courgettes. Sauce 3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely 1 large bunch of basil leaves 1 cup of lightly toasted pine nuts 4 tbsp of fresh or frozen peas Salt and pepper Preparation method 1....
Week 2 – Saturday
Cauliflower Soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsps olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 4 spring onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium cauliflowers, broken into florets 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried marjoram ½ tsp dried sage Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Savoury Breakfast Quinoa
Serves 2 Ingredients 4oz / 115g / ½ cup quinoa 2 tsps coconut oil 6 mushrooms, quartered 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 large handful roughly chopped spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions. 2 Heat...
Celery and Beetroot Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 4 stalks celery 1 small red beetroot, cubed 1 handful spinach 1 small bunch coriander Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1. Juice all ingredients; pour into a glass, season with salt and pepper, and add ice or water, as...
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...
Parsnip Crisps
Ingredients 600g parsnips 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat the oven to 180°C 2. Grate the parsnips with a peeler 3. Melt the coconut oil in a pan and drizzle over the parsnips in an ovenproof dish 4. Cook for 25 minutes Eat as a snack on its own, or...
Week 2 – Sunday
Pasta and Tomato Sauce with Salad
Serves 2 Ingredients 3oz / 85g / ¾ cup wholemeal pasta 1 can (15oz / 400g) chopped tomatoes 8-10 black olives, sliced 4-6 sundried tomatoes (not in oil), chopped 1tbsp capers 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salad: Little Gem...
Grilled vegetable kebabs
Serves 1 Ingredients 6 cherry tomatoes 6 button mushrooms ½ green pepper, cut into chunks ½ tbsp olive oil Preparation Method 1 Thread the veg onto 2 metal skewers and brush with olive oil. 2 Grill until soft and serve immediately.
Lentil and Vegetable Soup
This is a delicious and versatile soup with an onion, carrot, potato and lentil base to which you may add whatever vegetables you like or have available. If you like a spicy soup, add some curry or chilli powder. Ingredients 8oz red lentils 2 pints vegetable stock or...
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...
Nut Loaf
Ingredients 250g of almonds 250g quinoa flakes or brown rice 300g pumpkin seeds 200g sunflower seeds 2 tbsp chia seeds 3 heaped tbsp psyllium husk powder 2 tbsp dried mixed herbs Preparation method 1. Place the almonds, quinoa flakes and half the pumpkin seeds in a...