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Garlic Mushrooms

Serves 4 Ingredients 500g mixed mushrooms (such as button, swiss brown and pine), sliced 1½ tbs lemon juice 6 garlic cloves, finely grated 4 tbs flat leaf parsley, finely chopped Directions Combine the lemon juice and sliced mushrooms in a bowl. Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat and fry the grated garlic […]

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Honey Spiced Baby Carrots

Serves 4 Ingredients 200g baby carrots 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs honey Pinch of cayenne pepper Directions Preheat a fan-forced oven to 180 Celsius/350 Fahrenheit. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place the baby carrots on the tray and coat with the olive oil, honey and cayenne pepper. Bake in the oven for […]

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Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients 2 large garnet yams 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted (I just nuke it in the microwave for ~30 seconds) Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper Smoked paprika (or your favorite seasoning – cinnamon works well, too!) Directions Preheat the oven to 375 F on convection bake (or 400 F in a non-convection oven). Peel […]

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Broiled Zucchini or Eggplant

Ingredients 4 medium zucchini (or a medium globe eggplant) Olive oil, coconut oil, or your favorite fat Salt and Pepper Balsamic vinegar or lemon juice Your favorite herbs, chopped (basil, Italian parsley, etc.) Directions Preheat the oven to broil and made sure the top rack is about 6 inches from the heating element. Thinly slice […]

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Baked Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients Sweet Potatoes Coconut Oil Butter Directions Lightly coat sweet potatoes in coconut oil, pierce ‘em multiple times with a knife, and stick them in a 400°F oven for 45 minutes to an hour. Top with butter.

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Baked Zucchini

Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 4 zucchini 1 onion cut into slices 2 garlic cloves, crushed Olive oil DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat oven to 120°C (250°F) 2. Wash and cut zucchini into thin slices. 3. Mix with onion and garlic. 4. Spread across a baking sheet covered in foil. 5. Brush with a little olive oil. 6. Add […]

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Roasted Asparagus with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ pounds (675 grams) asparagus, bottoms trimmed 2 bunches of spring onions, ends trimmed 4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oven to 230°C (450°F). 2. Put the asparagus and spring onions on a baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. 3. Sprinkle with the […]

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Roasted Vegetables

Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into large cubes 3 red bell peppers, seeded and quartered 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into large cubes 3 potatoes, cubed 2 small red onions, quartered 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic […]

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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges

Ingredients 3 large sweet potatoes – cut into wedges 1 tbsp of olive oil 1/2 tsp of sea salt 1/2 – 1 tsp of cinnamon 1/4 tsp paprika Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl, toss all ingredients (except the cinnamon) until the potato wedges are evenly coated with oil and spices. Place on a baking sheet, seperated […]

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Almond Milk & Sweet Potato Puree

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 medium-large sweet potato ½ cup almond milk Pinch ground sea salt (optional) Pinch ground black pepper Directions Place the diced sweet potato in a covered pan with water on medium-high heat and boil for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Add the almond milk and mash with a […]

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Baby Carrots with Ginger & Orange

Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (1 Kg) fresh baby carrots 1 tablespoon of honey 1/3 cup of unsweetened orange juice 3 teaspoons of grated ginger 1 teaspoon of zested orange rind Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Put the carrots in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer until they are almost tender. Remove carrots […]