RECIPES Photos by Nele Liivlaid
MANGO TURMERIC SMOOTHIE By Jyl Steinback, Think Outside the Lunchbox
INGREDIENTS 1 small ripe banana (about 135g, 4.8 oz. with peel) ½ of a 160g (5.6 oz.) avocado 1 big carrot (about 150 g, 5.3 oz.), cut into shreds 1 mango (whole weight 400g, 14 oz.), peeled and stone removed ½-1 tsp. turmeric 2 tsp. chopped ginger root 1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk or water 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds A few dashes of black pepper to enhance turmeric absorption DIRECTIONS
Put harder and more fibrous ingredients (carrot and ginger root) in the bottom of the blender to allow them to get well incorporated. Add all the remaining ingredients and start blending, using a spoon to press the mixture down. Be careful not to stick your spoon too deep while blending. It’s the safest to stop blending while using the spoon. Blend the smoothie to your liking (we like it a bit chunky) and pour into small bowls or glasses, top with whatever you prefer (wild berries or even parsley) and get chewing!
KEY LIME PARFAIT
By Jyl Steinback, Think Outside the Lunchbox Filling Ingredients 2 medium avocados ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. lime juice (about 5-6 limes) 2 Tbsp. 100% pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp. coconut cream ½ tsp. alcohol-free vanilla extract Crust Ingredients ½ cup unsalted/peeled pistachios ½ cup pitted dates (about 5 dates) Making The Crust
Gather crust ingredients. Place pistachios in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until the nuts are ground. Pour into a medium bowl and set aside. Place pitted dates in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until a thick paste consistency is achieved. Scoop into the medium bowl containing pistachios and begin mixing together using your hands. Your mixture will have a cookie dough consistency. When completely combined, set aside.
Making the Filling
Gather filling ingredients. Cut both avocados in half lengthwise so that each pit is exposed. Use a large spoon to scoop out pits from both avocados. Discard pits. Scoop out the flesh of both avocados into the bowl of a food processor or blender. Add lime juice and blend until pureed. Add remaining ingredients and blend for 2-3 minutes.
Making The Parfait
There are a plethora of different glasses/bowls to choose from when it comes to creating this parfait. Feel free to use what you already have in your pantry, however make sure it is shallow enough so you can eat out of it. Fill a short 4 oz. drinking glass with 2 Tbsp. of crust mixture. Use your hands to firmly press the mixture into the glass. Fill the remainder of the glass with the filling mixture. Repeat the process with all glasses. Top with sliced lime or pistachio crumbles and serve immediately.
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greenliving | May 2020
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