Caroline Lynch Nutrition

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chia pudding

Chia Pudding

Serves: 1
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
2 Tbs Chia Seeds
120ml milk of choice
Top with fruit of choice:
Berries/kiwi/frozen mango

Method:
1.Place chia seeds and milk in a glass or bowl. 
2.Stir until the seeds are mixed well with milk. 
3.Leave to set.
4.Add fruit and enjoy!
Note:  This can be prepared the night before or in the morning.
It needs about 30 min to set

frittata

Potato & spinach frittata

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 60 min
Ingredients: 
350g Baby potatoes - chopped into small chunks
1 Courgette - cut into rounds
1 Red pepper diced up finely
120g Spinach, plus extra, to serve
8 Eggs
½ Teaspoon ground turmeric
1 Teaspoon garam masala
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
¼ cup lactose-free milk or plant based milk
60g feta, crumbled
1 long green chilli, deseeded, finely chopped.

       Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. 
  2. Place potatoes in a saucepan, bring to a simmer and cook for 7-10 minutes- drain well. 
  3. Place potatoes, courgette and capsicum in a large bowl. Sprinkle them with turmeric and garam masala, and drizzle with olive oil. 
  4. Arrange on a tray and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and tender.
  5. Blanch the spinach for 1 minute in boiling water with a pinch of salt. 
  6. Reduce oven temperature to 160°C. Line 16 x 26cm (base measurement) baking tin with baking paper. Whisk eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Stir through feta, spinach, chives and chilli.
  7. Arrange the roasted vegetables over the base of the prepared baking tin. Pour over egg mixture and evenly distribute vegetables. 
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and set. Serve the frittata warm or at room temperature, with extra spinach leaves.
bowl of soup

Carrot & ginger soup

Serves: 2-3
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Cooking time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 kg Carrots
2 Shallots
50 g Ginger
Fresh parsley - for garnishing
3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 litre organic vegetable stock
( or use organic stock cubes as an alternative)
125ml Thai Gold coconut milk and have some to garnish 
½ tablespoon chilli powder

      Method:

  1. Peel and chop the carrots into small cubes.
  2. Peel and chop the shallots finely.
  3. Peel and finely grate the ginger.
  4. Finely chop the parsley.
  5. Place the carrots, shallots, ginger and the olive oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat and sauté until soft.
  6. Add the stock, coconut milk and chilli powder. 
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 minutes.
  9. Blitz in a food processor OR use a handheld blender to blend in the saucepan.
  10. Serve with a sprig of parsley and a drizzle of coconut milk on top.
  11. Serve with some hummus and toasted sourdough bread! 

"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." — Hippocrates