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food | hormonesCHILLED AVOCADO AND PEA SOUP WITH QUINOA
a wonderful medley of flavours, this
soup is refreshing and indulgently
creamy. serve alone or with quinoa
and leafy greens, such as cavolo
nero. try a dollop of coconut yogurt
for a comforting alternative.
serves 2
Preparation time: 10 mins, plus 4 hours
soaking
Cooking time: 20 mins
■■Fresh or frozen peas 250g
■■large avocado 1
■■Fresh mint leaves 6
■■Cashews 40g soaked for at least
4 hours in cold water
■■lemon juice a squeeze
■■nutritional yeast 2tbsp
■■Quinoa 130 g
■■leafy greens generous handful,
chopped
■■salt and black pepper to taste
to serVe
■■Pumpkin seeds 15g
■■sunflower seeds 15g
■■hemp seeds 2tbsp
■■Dairy-free coconut yogurt a dollop1 Place the peas in a saucepan over
a low heat with a splash of water and
cook for about 5 mins, then transfer to
a blender and add the avocado, mint
leaves, soaked cashews, lemon juice,nutritional yeast and 500ml water.
2 Blend until smooth and creamy then
place in the fridge for an hour or so.
3 Boil the quinoa in 500ml of water for
about 15 mins over a medium heat and
allow all the water to be absorbed.
once cooked, add the chopped leafy
greens to the quinoa and allow to wilt
over a low heat. Gently toast the seeds
in a hot pan, ready to serve.
4 Leave the quinoa to cool and divide
between two bowls, gently pouring
the soup over. Top with the seeds and
coconut yogurt.lunch
avocados are rich in monounsaturated
fat and folate – both essential for keeping
your hormones balanced.