Food glorious food......

I wanted to share a couple of great wholesome and healthy recipes with you that are absolutely delicious, enjoy x

Root Veg and Red Lentil Casserole
Clove of garlic finely diced

1 onion red or white diced

1 tablespoon of olive oil (for cooking)

1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

1 teaspoon of paprika powder

Handful of frozen organic peas

1 large carrot chopped

1 large parsnip chopped

1 turnip chopped

1 butternut squash chopped

Fresh Rosemary to taste

Fresh Basil to taste

Fresh Parsley to taste

Fresh Thyme to taste

Healthy squeeze of tomato puree

1 cup of organic red lentils

1 1/2 pint of vege stock

Heat oil in large casserole or pan, add onion, garlic, turmeric, paprika and sweat down taking care not to burn when soft add chopped root veg and continue to cook for about 5 mins then add the stock bring to a simmer and leave for about 15 minutes  add the red lentils for the last 25 minutes of cooking and add the fresh herbs in the last 15 minutes of cooking, add a squeeze of tomato puree throughout cooking and season with Tibetan pink crystal salt and peppercorns ground to taste. When casserole has thickened (red lentils are cooked) serve and enjoy. You could accompany this with garlic potatoes or with my next recipe of Cauliflower and Peanut Dressing.

Root Veg and Red Lentil Casserole

SIDE DISHES

Cauliflower and Peanut Salad Dressing

Cold pressed either Flax or Olive Oil

Organic Cider Vinegar

Turmeric 

Whole and English mustard

Organic Honey

Organic Wholegrain smooth Peanut butter

Mix all ingredients together in a jar with a lid then mix until smooth runny consistency desirable for a dressing, pour liberally over chopped uncooked cauliflower and leave for about 20 minutes, should be crunchy it tastes delicious.

Cauliflower with Peanut Dressing