Womens Health Australia September 2017

WORDS: ALEX DAVIES. PHOTOGRAPHY: TED CAVANAUGH

SPR EA D

THE LOVE

Skip the salami! Vegie ‘charcuterie’ is

one of the hottest new food trends now.

Blah crudites, these are not: some US

stores even have ‘produce butchers’ to

prep your bounty. Create this plate

that tastes as good as it looks.

BOTTLES DOWN: SUGARY DRINKS SOLD IN

AUSTRALIA CONTAIN OVER 20 PER CENT

MORE GLUCOSE THAN THOSE IN THE US.

Source: Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

1/ Portobellos

lend meatiness.

Roast ’em with

grapeseed oil,

sesame oil and

tamari, then

serve in a fresh

lettuce wrap.

2/ Marcona

almonds give a

little crunch and

protein, and their

plump shape can

help to fill gaps

on the board.

3/ Radishes

are crisp and

colourful, so

max out – slice

French radishes

into lengths and

circles, then throw

in a few whole

traditional ones.

4/ Shishito

peppers add salty

heat. Blacken in a

pan; toss with sea

salt and tamari.

5/ Fig preserves

have a slight

sweetness and

complex texture.

Dip everything

in them for a

flavour boost!

6/ Young carrots

come in purple

hues, too. Serve

sliced lengthwise

with tops on.

7/ Edible

flowers taste

herbaceous

and are so

damn pretty.

Source: Mia Russo Stern, CEO

of Brooklyn Culinary Arts

BREAK AL DESKO

Blueberry muffin

In a ramekin, whisk 2 tbs coconut

flour, a splash of milk and 1 egg into

a smooth batter (add extra milk if

needed). Stir in ½ cup blueberries

and microwave on high for 2 mins.

Overnight oats

In a small bowl, mash a ripe banana

then mix in ⅓ cup rolled oats, ½ cup

almond milk, 100g natural yoghurt,

1 tbs each tahini (or nut butter)

and chia seeds, plus a sprinkle of

cinnamon. Cover and leave in the

fridge overnight, ready for morning.

WH also loves Carman’s Gourmet

Porridge Sachets (try the Natural

5 Grain and Super Seed one) – just

add milk and microwave. Easy.

Super-quick omelette

Crack 2 eggs into a large mug

and beat well. Add ½ cup chopped

cherry tomatoes, a handful

chopped spinach, 1 chopped

spring onion and 1 tbs grated

cheese. Microwave on high for

2 mins and you’re good to go.

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Teresa Boyce dishes up healthy, speedy AM alternatives

VEG OUT

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