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Brown rice and quinoa stir fry veggie bowl
I love a good, quick throw together meal, and this one came as a spark of inspiration when I was looking for something to have for lunch today. I’m a big fan of stir fries, however they can be pretty unhealthy. This one is a veggie-packed version, full of nutrient dense veggies, brown rice and quinoa. *Please note, I usually keep pre-cooked quinoa and brown rice in the freezer, so it literally took me 10 minutes to throw this together. Serves 2-3 (depending on serve sizes)Prep time: 5 minutesCooking time: 8 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup pre-cooked quinoa 1 cup pre-cooked brown rice 1/2 red capsicum, diced 3 asparagus shoots, diced 1 small…
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Beef and mushroom Shepherd’s pie
This is one of my favourite winter recipes, which will one day be in my book (more on that in the future). Its packed full of veggies, and the beef is rich and tasty. Beef and mushroom Shepherd’s pie 500g Beef mince 4 Large Mushrooms, chopped 1 Large carrot, diced ½ medium zucchini, diced ½ white onion, diced 2 Handfuls of baby spinach 2 Garlic cloves, peeled and diced ½ cup Red wine 1 cup Beef stock 2 Tbsp Tomato paste ½ Tsp Sea salt Pinch Black pepper 1 Tsp mixed Italian herbs 1 star Anise 2 Dry Bay leaves 1 Tbsp Tamari soy sauce 2 Tbsp Tapioca Flour 2…
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Live below the line: The review
Day 1: So far, its been smooth sailing, although breakfast was a bit disappointing. Note to self-plain oats with pear and cinnamon sounds nice, but in reality, it still tastes like cardboard. For snacks I had a simple carrot and garlic soup, and raw carrot sticks. I also didn’t eat all the oats for breakfast, so I popped them in the oven for a baked pear and cinnamon crumble (again not so successful, it needs sugar-why did I not think of sugar!). Lunch was a nice big bowl of fried rice, with zucchini, garlic, onion and carrot. Luckily, lunch saved me and was really nice! Dinner was lentil dal with rice and one…
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Super Salsa
I couldn’t find a good recipe for a fresh, nourishing salsa anywhere, so iv’e created my own. Its super simple, but full of great healthy ingredients. Super Salsa 1/2 Red Onion 1/2 Red capsicum 10cm Cucumber 2 Tomatoes 1 Bunch Coriander 1/2 Lemon 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 1 tsp Chopped red chili Salt and pepper Finely dice red onion, capsicum and cucumber, add to a large bowl. De-seed tomatoes and dice, add to large bowl. Chop coriander, add to rest of the ingredients. In a smaller lidded container (I like to use an old small jar) add lemon juice, Olive oil, salt and pepper, and chopped red chili. Shake together to…
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Veggie’s for breakfast? (Nope its not weird)
A few weeks ago I was talking to someone about what they had for breakfast, the answer was……crumpets! After delving deeper into her diet, I was astonished to find that the rest of her diet was like this too: Toast and jam for lunch, a ham and cheese sandwich for dinner. And of course, she asked me “what do you have for breakfast then?” My answer was: “veggies!”. She thought I was kind of weird for having veggies for breakfast. But honestly, we are meant to have at least 6 serves of veggies a day, and for me, its a great way to pack the veggies in! I love big veggie…
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Book review: Optimal Health the Paleo way-Claire Yates
This week I finally got around to purchasing a copy of Optimal Health the Paleo way by Claire Yates, and I much say this thing is INCREDIBLE! Its not just a cookbook….Its 143 pages full of scientific based nutritional information, and Claire has presented it in a really easy to understand way. She goes through additives, allergens, hormones, stress, gut health, inflammation, macronutrients, micronutrients, and the list just goes on. I was amazed at just how much love and time Claire has put into this gorgeous work of art. Simply, Claire has summised everything you need to know about nutrition and the role it plays in your health, then gives you…
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Stuff I heart #2
I hope everyone had an amazing Easter weekend, full of rest, relaxation, treats, family and love <3 I know lots of people are still on holiday until next week, but I’m back in action this week, and I’m ready for the remainder of the Uni semester as well as filling the blog with yummy recipes and nutrition posts. So here is my (slightly) overdue stuff I heart post: 1. The Paleo diet and Claire Yates cookbook “Optimal health the Paleo way” I picked up this book from work after months of swooning over it, and I spend Friday morning reading the entire first half, which is full of some fantastic nutrition information.…
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3 ways to have your healthiest Easter EVER!
Easter is a time of year where we all over indulge on our favorite chocolate treats, its hard not to with the endless supplies of branded Easter eggs everywhere. But honestly, what are we really celebrating? For me its a time of self awareness, family, and connecting with my spirituality. No, i’m not Christian, but the days off always give me a chance to do some deep thinking. This year I would love for you to be more aware of what you are feeding your body and why. Here are my 3 ways to help you have your healthiest Easter EVER! http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/03/29/copycat-recipe-reeses-peanut-butter-eggs/ 1. Swap out the chocolate! One…
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4 awesome egg recipes
I love eggs, with all their versatility and variety of nutrients. Eggs are nutrient rich and are a great addition to a healthy diet. Eggs are a source of at least 11 various vitamins and minerals, as well as having high quality protein, omega 3 and antioxidants. In particular eggs are a great source of folate, vitamin A, zinc, iron, and iodine. Eggs are very versatile and can be incorporated into a variety of foods and meals. Eggs can play a vital role in the diets of kids who are fussy, as they provide a wide array of nutrients. So with that, here are my favourite egg recipes from around the…
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Gorgeous Granola
There is something deliciously rewarding about making your own tasty granola. I usually make a batch over the weekend to enjoy with my weekday smoothies, or with Greek yogurt and figs. I even have it on its own as a healthy snack during the day. Plus you can add your own preferences to make it even better! The thing to remember with granola is a low heat, and slow cooking process, you don’t want to burn or overcook it, the nuts just need to be toasted. This granola is full of energy boosting nuts, slow release oats, and packed with protein from the seeds. And of course, just a hint of sweetness…
