RECIPES YOU CAN'T MISS!
Healthy Recipes with Wholesome Ingredients
Chickpeas-Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
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1 cup cooked quinoa (well cooked, fluffy, not soggy)
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1 cup boiled chickpeas, well drained
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1 English cucumber, cut into medium-sized pieces
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2 tomatoes, diced
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½ purple onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
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2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled
For the Chickpeas
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1 tsp olive oil
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A pinch of salt
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½ tsp smoked paprika
For the Dressing
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method
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Heat olive oil in a pan and toss the boiled chickpeas with salt and smoked paprika for 2–3 minutes. Allow them to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, sliced purple onion, cilantro, mint, and seasoned chickpeas.
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Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with a generous sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a wholesome meal or a refreshing side dish.
Berry Bliss Chia Granola Bowl
Ingredients
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3 tbsp chia seeds
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200 ml milk or any plant-based milk
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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Choose any one fruit combination:
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Mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
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Diced apple with a drizzle of honey and a pinch of cinnamon
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Fresh mango cubes
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Banana slices with chopped nuts
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Kiwi, grapes, or any seasonal fruits
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¼ cup fruit granola
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Mint leaves (optional)
Method
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Mix chia seeds, milk, honey, and vanilla in a bowl or jar. Stir well and let it rest for 10 minutes. Stir again to prevent clumping.
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Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
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Top with your favorite seasonal fruits.
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Sprinkle fruit granola just before serving to keep it crunchy.
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Garnish with mint if desired and enjoy chilled.
Nutrition Highlights: Rich in Fiber • Omega-3 Rich • Protein Packed • Naturally Sweetened • Perfect for Every Season
Broccoli Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients
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Grated or finely chopped broccoli
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Cooked quinoa
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Fresh cilantro, finely chopped
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Fresh mint, finely chopped
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2 green chillies, finely chopped
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Cottage cheese (paneer) or tofu (for a vegan version)
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Fresh lemon juice
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Black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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Rice flour (for binding)
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Olive oil (for pan cooking)
Method
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In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cooked quinoa, cilantro, mint, green chillies, paneer (or tofu), lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rice flour.
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Mix well until the mixture holds together.
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Shape into small round patties or elongated fritters.
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Lightly brush a non-stick pan with olive oil and cook the fritters over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on one side.
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Brush the top with a little olive oil, flip carefully, and cook the other side until crisp while keeping the inside soft and tender.
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Serve hot with Greek yogurt, tzatziki, hummus, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Serving Suggestion: Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lemon, and enjoy these wholesome fritters as a healthy snack, lunch, or party appetizer.
Ruby Harvest Tofu Kababs
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
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2 medium beetroots, steamed and coarsely ground
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200 g tofu, grated or crumbled
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1 medium potato, boiled and mashed
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 green chilli, finely chopped
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2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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2–3 tbsp rice flour
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tsp olive oil for brushing
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2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Yogurt or dip of choice, for serving
Method
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Steam the beetroot until tender and allow it to cool slightly.
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Coarsely grind the beetroot and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
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Add grated tofu, mashed potato, onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Mix well and add rice flour gradually until the mixture holds together comfortably.
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Divide into equal portions and shape into round kababs or patties.
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Heat a non-stick pan and lightly brush with olive oil.
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Place the kababs on the pan and cook over medium heat until the underside turns crisp and lightly golden.
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Gently flip and cook the other side until equally crisp.
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Remove from the pan and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
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Serve warm with yogurt, mint yogurt dip, garlic yogurt sauce, or a dip of your choice.
Rustic Garden Spaghetti
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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200 g spaghetti
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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5–6 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped
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2 bird's eye chillies, finely sliced
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200 g cherry tomatoes
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½ cup reserved pasta cooking water
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1 tsp mixed Italian herbs
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Salt to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
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¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Method
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and a few drops of olive oil.
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Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
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Reserve about ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
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Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
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Add the crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Stir in the finely sliced bird's eye chillies and cook briefly.
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Add the whole cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
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Pour in the reserved pasta water and cook until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst, creating a light sauce.
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Sprinkle in the Italian herbs and mix well.
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Add the cooked spaghetti and toss gently until every strand is coated with the tomato sauce.
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Add Parmesan cheese and toss once more.
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Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper
Roasted Earth Mexican Dip
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 3–4
Ingredients
For the Dip
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2 medium eggplants, peeled and diced
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3 medium tomatoes, steamed, peeled, and diced
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4–5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chopped
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1–2 tsp paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For Serving
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4–6 slices sourdough bread
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Butter (optional)
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Extra cilantro for garnish
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Lemon wedges
Method
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Peel the eggplants and cut them into small cubes.
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Steam the tomatoes for a few minutes, remove the skins, and finely dice them.
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped garlic and sauté until aromatic.
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Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
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Stir in the chopped eggplant and mix well.
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Add paprika or Kashmiri chilli powder, salt, and half of the chopped cilantro.
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Cook on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant becomes soft and blends with the tomatoes.
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Add lemon juice and mix gently.
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Remove from heat and garnish generously with fresh cilantro.
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Toast the sourdough slices until crisp. Spread lightly with butter if desired.
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Serve warm with the eggplant dip and lemon wedges