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Winter Detox Dinner Bowl
Benefits

Broccoli is rich in Antioxidants. These Antioxidants protect us against ageing, cancers and infections. Broccoli also provides… Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-Complex, Folates, Dietary Fibre and minerals such as Potassium, Manganese, Calcium and Iron. Eat this in abundance!

Sweet Potatoes are rich in beta carotene which converts to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A nourishes the skin and keeps the eyes healthy. Sweet Potatoes also provide…  Dietary Fibre, Antioxidants, Vitamin B-Complex, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium. Eat these in abundance!

Leeks are rich in Folic Acid. Folic Acid is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Leeks also provide… Vitamins C, K, A and E.

1 Serving
Ingredients
  • 1/3 Head of broccoli
  • 1 Sweet Potato peeled and sliced
  • 1 Leek roughly chopped
  • 1 Egg
  • Handful of chestnuts
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
Method

Heat the oven to 200 Celsius. Place the sweet potato on a baking tray. Drizzle with a tablespoon of coconut oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the chestnuts in between the potatoes on the same tray. Pop in the oven, and bake for 30 mins until golden.

In the meantime, place the broccoli and egg into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5-7 minutes until the broccoli is tender.

Place the leeks in a pan with a tablespoon of coconut oil and fry for 3-5 mins.

Once ready, remove the potatoes from the oven, drain the broccoli, peel your egg and place everything in a nice big bowl.

Enjoy!

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Carrot Soup

Benefits

Carrots are rich in beta carotene which converts to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A nourishes the skin and keeps the eyes healthy. Carrots also provide…  Antioxidants, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Fibre, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Potassium. Eat these in abundance!

Pine nuts are rich in Vitamin E, Omega-6 fat and Manganese. Pine nuts also provide… Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc and Selenium. Eat these in moderation.

Coriander is rich in Vitamin K and Vitamin A. Coriander also provides… Vitamin C, Iron, Manganese, Folates, Antioxidant Polyphenolic Flavonoids, Vitamin B-6, Potassium, Calcium, Folic Acid, Riboflavin and Niacin. Eat this in abundance!

4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 10 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 litres of vegetable stock
  • 500 ml Almond milk
  • Handful of pine nuts
  • Handful of chopped parsley or coriander
  • Ground pepper
Method

Put the carrots and stock in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat slightly and leave to simmer for 1 hour.

Once cooked, use a hand-held liquidiser to blend all of the carrots in the saucepan until smooth. Stir in the almond milk and its ready to serve :)

Serve with a sprinkling of pine nuts, crushed black pepper and coriander or parsley.

Ps. If you like your soup a little thicker or thinner, just alter add a little more or less stock to the mixture

Enjoy!