This is a very filling and super nourishing combination. I had it two nights in a row on my detox. There are two parts to this dinner recipe and yet it only takes about 20 minutes to prepare. It’s really great how this type of food can detox and heal your body. Serves 2 people Beetroot salad Ingredients: 1 Large can of beetroot 2 stalks of celery 2 sprigs of spring onion 1/2 a white onion, or a handful of cocktail pickled onions 2 Tomatoes A handful of Kalamata olives A handful of Corriander (cilantro) and or Basil leaves Method: Chop all ingredients into bite-sized pieces and stir together, Serve with homemade vinaigrette and yogurt dressing. Get the Vinaigrette Reicpe Here Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Spicy Dahl Soup
This recipe is perfect for your one or two-month detox. In wintertime a detox is a great way to stave off those coughs and colds. It helps keep your metabolism up and your immune system on high alert. Serves 4 people Ingredients: 2 cups mung dahl (split mung beans, or lentils) 1 x large leek sliced into 1cm rings 2 x large carrots sliced thin 2-3 bunches fresh spinach 3 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp whole fennel seeds 1 tsp Cayenne pepper 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp powdered turmeric 6 cups water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dark soy sauce. Method: Wash and rinse the dahl. Soak in hot water for 1/2 an hour then drain and cover with 6 cups of water. Bring to the boil and add the chopped carrot and leek. Reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for about an hour until the dahl is soft. Heat the oil/butter on low in a small frying pan mixing in and sautéing the dry spices. Spoon a cup of liquid from the dahl and stir into the spice mixture. Transfer all to the dahl soup and add the chopped spinach. Cook for 5-10 minutes more until the spinach is cooked. Perfect for: Herbal DETOX Program Herbal SLIM Program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program
Chickpea Salad
Serves 6 people as a side salad. Ingredients: 1kg (or about 2lb) tomatoes, chopped (5 cups) 1 x 400g (15-oz). can chickpeas, rinsed and drained or 1 cup home cooked chickpeas. 1 x 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels Handful of fresh basil leaves Dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup lime juice 1 Tbs. grated lime zest 3 Tbs. olive oil ½ tsp unrefined salt ½ tsp jaggery (dehydrated sugar cane juice) optional Method: Toss chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and corn in a bowl. In a bottle or jar mix lime juice, olive oil, lime zest, salt and jaggery. Shake well. Pour over chickpea mixture. Toss in basil. May be served cold or warm. Clever Chickpeas: Chickpeas have a low calorie count. 1 cup of cooked chickpeas yields only 269 calories, contain 15 grams of protein, 13 grams of dietary fiber, 4 grams of fat and 0 grams of cholesterol. In-fact chickpeas have been shown to help lower cholesterol. They are also great for supporting protein levels on a vegetarian diet. Perfect for: One month Herbal DETOX program Herbal SLIM program Herbal DETOX n SLIM Program