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Recipe: Broccoli, Bean and Leek Soup

This recipe makes for a delicious, filling soup. Leeks are in the same family as onions, but have a mild flavor that complements the other ingredients without overpowering them.

This recipe can be made without oil by slowly cooking onions and garlic in a covered pot until the onions are translucent. Also, you can substitute frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable. Additionally, cannellini beans can be easily substituted with navy, great northern or even garbanzo beans.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cup sweet onion, diced small
2 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 cup leeks, white part only, medium dice (about 1 leek)
5 cups vegetable stock
1½ cups cannellini beans, or one 16-ounce can of cannellini beans, rinsed
1 lb broccoli florets
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a four-quart, pot sauté the onions on medium heat in olive oil until transparent.
  2. Add garlic and cook without browning while stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the diced leeks and sauté 2 minutes.
  4. Add the vegetable stock, increase heat and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the cannellini beans and broccoli florets or two 10-ounce packages of frozen broccoli florets and simmer on medium heat until broccoli is lightly cooked but still crunchy.
  6. Add salt and pepper, turn off the heat and blend with an immersion blender until completely pureed.

Nutrition information per serving

Makes 10 1-cup servings
Calories 80
Sodium 360 mg
Sugars 3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Saturated fat 0 g
Fiber 4 g
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates 13 g

Aug 5

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Roast Cauliflower Salad with Avonmore Buttermilk Dressing

  • Ready Time : 0 min
  • Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Yoghurt
  • 2tbsps Chives
  • Raisins/ Nuts
  • lemon juice

Directions

  1. Cut cauliflower into florets and add to roasting dish.
  2. Toss in a little olive oil and salt and pepper.
  3. Roast cauliflower until tender but still holding a slight crunch.
  4. Leave to cool.
  5. Then, mix Avonmore Buttermilk, yoghurt, chives, and a squeeze of lemon juice together.
  6. Add a little salt & pepper.
  7. This can then be mixed into your cooled cauliflower.
  8. Add soaked golden raisins or some nuts of your choice such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.
4.00 avg. rating (74% score) – 1 vote
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Breakfast Cravings: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

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Breakfast Cravings: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats by

Abigail Hopkins, R.N.
mbg Food Contributor By Abigail Hopkins, R.N.

What if I told you that you could prepare enough breakfast for days without even cooking? Well, I’m about to make your wildest dreams come true.

If you haven’t discovered the amazingness of overnight oats, let me bring you up to speed.

It’s super simple. All you need to do is grab a bowl and mix together some oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and your favorite flavors. Let sit in the fridge overnight and in the morning, your oats will be thickened just as though you had cooked them on the stovetop.

From here, divide the oats into jars, layer in your favorite toppings, and voilà! Multiple breakfasts ready to go for days without even turning on the oven.

If you are ready to save time, money, and up your breakfast game with a delicious fall-inspired overnight oats recipe that will keep you feeling full and energized for hours, then keep reading.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups quick or traditional oats
  • 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 apple (cored and diced)
  • 1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Preparation

1. Combine oats, almond milk, chia seeds, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and water in a large glass container. Stir well to evenly mix. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.

2. Remove from fridge. Use single-serving-size jars (1 to 2 cups in size) and place a few spoonfuls of the oat mixture in the bottom of each. Then add a layer of diced apple followed by a layer of chopped walnuts. Repeat until all ingredients are used up.

3. Store in the fridge up to 4 days or until ready to eat.

Note: For some next-level deliciousness, warm the oats up for about 1 minute then add an extra splash of almond milk, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, and a spoonful of your favorite nut butter. Enjoy!

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Steam Sauteéd Fresh Asparagus#yourdairygold

dgold asparagus mar 16

If you’re after some asparagus tips to get everyone eating their greens, try this steam sautée method. It’s quick, simple and will give you perfectly cooked asparagus that’s delicious with most meat (especially chicken) and fish dishes.

Ingredients

  • 60g / 4tbsp Dairygold
  • Shoots of asparagus (around 4 small handfuls per person)
  • 100ml stock
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Trim off the tough ends of the asparagus.

Melt the Dairygold in a saucepan over a medium heat.

Add the trimmed asparagus and pour in around 100ml of stock.

Cover the saucepan, bring it to the boil and allow it to cook for 4-5 mins.

Serve with a pinch of salt and pepper and a dollop of Dairygold on top.

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