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Archives for April 2015

Banana Crunch Smoothie Bowl

April 24, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Breakfasts don’t need to be just cereal or toast! I love making up new smoothie ideas for a yummy, filling and nutritious breakfast. Check out our other smoothie bowls on our breakfast page. Ingredients 1 and a half frozen bananas (slice and freeze the day before) 1 tbsp almond butter 2 medjool dates Splash of…

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Filed Under: Baby Food, Breakfast, Smoothies, Juices & Other Drinks Tagged With: banana ice cream, Breakfast, chia seeds, eat clean, eat real, healthy breakfast, healthy living, home made granola, organic, plant based, puffed brown rice, raw, smoothie, smoothie bowl, vegan, vegetarian

Aubergine & Tahini Dip with Oryx Desert Smoked Salt

April 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This is a very common dip in Israel and I often make it for Shabbat dinner. Traditionally the aubergine will be cooked on an open flame, giving it a smoky flavour. Using Oryx Desert Smoked Salt gives it that same flavour, while simply roasting it in the oven. Ingredients 1 large aubergine 2 tbsp tahini…

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: aubergine, banting, coriander, dip, eat clean, eggplant, fitfood, garlic, health, healthy eating, homemade, israeli food, lemon, middle eastern, nutrition, oryx desert salt, paleo, plantbased, shabbat, smoked salt, tahini, tchina, vegan, vegetarian, wholefoods

Roasted Lemon, Sweet Potato & Corn Salad

April 21, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

I recently posted my recipe for Roasted Lemon Ice Cream. The roasted lemons also work beautifully in savoury dishes, especially when combined with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern flavours. This salad is filling enough to have as a meal on its own, or it makes a great side for a family braai (South African BBQ) or…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: braai, chilli, coriander, corn, eat clean, fitfood, health, healthy eating, lemon, light meal, lunch, mediterranean, middle eastern, nutrition, olives, real food, roasted lemon, salad, side dish, sweet potato, vegan, vegetarian, wholefoods

Garlicky Citrus Carrot Salad

April 15, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

A great accompaniment to any meal, or as a meze starter… Ingredients 3 carrots, grated Handful sultanas Half a clove of garlic, crushed Juice of one orange Drizzle of olive oil Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Grate your carrots into a bowl, then crush your garlic into it. Add the rest of the ingredients…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: carrot salad, carrots, healthy, healthy snack, organic, raw, salad, side dishes, snack, vegan, vegetarian

Israeli Salad

April 15, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Simple, but oh so effective! The good old trusted Israeli salad. Full of yummy fresh veggies, colourful and delicious… Ingredients  2 tomatoes Half a large cucumber 1 yellow pepper 2 spring onions Extra virgin olive oil White vinegar Himalayan salt & black pepper Method Chop all your veggies up into really small pieces and put…

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Filed Under: Salads Tagged With: dinner, healthy, healthy snack, israeli salad, lunch, nutritious, plant based, plant based diet, raw, raw vegetables, salad, salty snack, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian

Goji and Baobab Bars

April 14, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

For those of you who have been saying that some of our recipes are a bit intimidating, here’s the perfect place to start. These energy bars are so simple to make, all you need is a food processor, no other techniques required! Ingredients 1 cup goji berries 1/2 cup raw brazil nuts 6 – 8…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats & Snacks Tagged With: banting, baobab, brazil nuts, cheat clean, coconut oil, dates, eat clean, energy bars, fitfood, flax, goji berries, health, healthy eating, healthy snacks, honey, nutrition, paleo, plantbased, raw, real food, vegan, wholefoods

Lauren’s Favourite Avocado Salad

April 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

Avocados are one of my favourite foods. They’re so rich in fibre and mono-unsaturated fatty acids that keep the heart healthy and you can do so much with them… I have them on their own, cut in half with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and scoop it out with a spoon, or spread on…

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Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Sauces & Spreads Tagged With: avocado, avocado salad, fibre, healthy food, healthy salty snack, middle-eastern cuisine, monounsaturated fats, organic, vegan. vegetarian

My Relationship with Food’s Banana Pecan Cake

April 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

We love supporting other healthy food blogs and one of our favourites is My Relationship With Food. I needed a dessert for Friday night so I used Lisa’s recipe and it went down a treat! It’s gluten, dairy and refined-sugar free but all my guests couldn’t believe it as it was so decadent. Click here…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats & Snacks Tagged With: banana, cake, dairy free, dessert, gluten free, my relationship with food, natural ingredients, organic, pecan, sugar free

Tahini / Tchina (depending on where you’re from!)

April 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Sorry for the strange title… in the west, this is called Tahini (the paste itself is called that) but in the Middle East, where this originated, it’s called Tchina. Whatever it’s called, it’s yummy, easy to make and is one of the best sources of calcium out there. You can read my article about why to…

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Filed Under: Dips, Dressings, Sauces & Spreads Tagged With: bioavailable calcium, calcium, dips, healthy eating, healthy salty snack, israeli food, middle eastern food, organic, plant based calcium, salads, spreads, tahini, tahini paste, tchina, vegan, vegetarian

Roasted Lemon Ice Cream

April 10, 2015 by theorganicspoon 1 Comment

My new favourite thing to do with lemons is to roast them. The natural sugar in the lemons caramelises, giving it a beautiful flavour somewhat similar to preserved lemons. This egg-based (but dairy-free) ice cream is packed full of an intense lemon flavour, the slight bitterness of which is off set by the honey. It…

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