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Smoked Eggplant Goulash

Alasen Zarndt

This is a great vegan/vegetarian take on classic goulash. If you’re looking for a way to increase your veggie intake, try this one out!

Ingredients:

• 2 eggplants
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. tomato puree
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Instructions:

Wash the eggplant and cut them into ¼ inch slices. Season on both sides with salt and put aside for about 20 – 30 minutes, until the eggplant collects water.

In a large pot heat 1 tbsp. of oil and fry the onion for 2 mins, then add the minced garlic and cook together for another 1-2 mins.

Add the chopped red pepper and finely chopped chili peppers. Fry for about 4 minutes stirring constantly.

Dry the eggplant with paper towels and cut into cubes. Add it to the pot and add another 1 tbsp of oil. Fry for approx. 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.

During the frying, add lemon juice, season with both paprika powder and freshly ground black pepper (you do not need to add salt anymore because the eggplant has already absorbed the salt).

Add in the chopped tomatoes and tomato concentrate, stir and bring to a boil.

Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until the eggplant is soft. If necessary, you can add a few tablespoons of water to reach a desired consistency of the sauce.

At the end, add the chopped parsley and check the seasoning for salt.

Serve with brown rice or chickpea pasta.

   

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MEXICAN STUFFED PEPPERS

Alasen Zarndt

This stuffed pepper recipe is a great way to use leftover rice. Serve these with a side of roasted veggies for a healthy and delicious dinner option!

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 14 oz. (400g) lean ground beef
• 1 x 14 oz. (400g) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 x 14 oz. (400g) can black beanss
• 1 cup (160g) cooked brown rice
• 2 tbsp. Mexican spice blend (taco seasoning)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat a large pan over a medium-high heat and cook the beef for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add in the tomatoes and, rice and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, covered, for around 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the beans, then mix into the pan and simmer for another 2 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut off the tops from peppers and remove the seeds from the inside. Place the peppers on a baking dish and fill the peppers with the beef mixture.

Cover the dish with kitchen foil and bake in the oven for 35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

   

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BEEF AND ROASTED EGGPLANT STEW

Alasen Zarndt

This hearty stew makes a perfect dinner for postpartum recovery. It’s packed with the veggies your body needs and gives you a good amount or iron from the beef and chickpeas. This is a great one to send to a friend or relative who wants to bring you a meal! Bonus: it also  freezes well, so you can prepare a double batch and save half for later.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean  ground beef
• 2 medium eggplants, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cups (330g) cherry tomatoes
• 14oz. (400g) can chopped tomatoes
• 14oz. (400g) can chickpeas, drained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 tbsp. tomato puree
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. mixed herbs
• handful parsley, chopped

Instructions:

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the cut eggplant into a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tbsp. olive oil and season with salt. Cook in the oven for 40 minutes until soft.

In the meantime, heat the remaining 1 tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown  the ground beef.

Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until soft—then add in the mixed herbs, tomato puree, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Next, add in the chopped tomatoes, vinegar, chickpeas, and cherry tomatoes. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and continue simmering until the eggplant is ready.

Once the eggplant is soft, add into the tomato sauce and mix well. Serve with rice and chopped parsley.

   

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CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP

Alasen Zarndt

This warming soup is a perfect postpartum recovery recipe; send this page to a friend or relative when they ask you what they can bring you! Flavorful and hearty, it gives you a ton of nutrients needed for recovery. It also makes an excellent soup for fueling your day while breastfeeding or in general.

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 cauliflower head
• 2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 1 cup. (190g) red lentils, dry
• 3 tbsp. yellow curry paste
* salt and pepper
* 2 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions:

Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Separate the cauliflower head into small florets. Drizzle ¼ of the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with 1 teaspoon of the fennel seeds and salt and pepper. Place in a roasting dish and set aside.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot, adding the chopped onion and the remaining 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onion has softened. Add in the remaining cauliflower and lentils to the pan. Stir in the curry paste and add in 1 litre of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 25 minutes, until cauliflower is tender and lentils are cooked.

In the meantime, place the roasting dish with cauliflower into the oven and roast for 20 minutes, until browned.

Once soup is cooked blitz it with a hand blender until smooth and creamy. To serve, divide the soup between bowls and top with the roasted cauliflower.

   

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Mushroom Soup

Alasen Zarndt

Mushrooms, what?

That’s right. This soup is delicious and a great source of Vitamin D – making it a good choice for the winter. You can batch make this and freeze so you have easy lunches or dinner on a day when things get hectic.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/2 leek, chopped
• 5 1/3 cups (500g) mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 1 small parsnip, chopped
• 1 small potato, peeled, cubed
• 2 ½ cups (600ml) vegetable stock
• scant ½ cup (100ml) cream fraiche

Instructions:

In a large pot heat the oil, and sauté the chopped onion and sliced leek for about 3 mins.

Next, add washed and sliced mushrooms and fry for another 10 minutes stirring now and then. Add the carrot, parsnip and potato. Mix well and cook for 3-4 mins. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour in the hot vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Simmer, covered for about 15 mins. until the vegetables are soft.

Mix with a hand blender until smooth, add cream at the end and serve.