Sometimes it can be difficult to find fun, tasty and healthy recipes for holidays like Easter.
Here are five recipes that we hope will inspire you to enjoy a delightful and healthy Easter!
Gratinated Mashed Potato Halves
Baked potatoes with an extra twist. A wonderful and beautiful “comfort food” that everyone loves.
Ingredients
10-15 small potatoes
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp tahini
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp maple syrup
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or light coconut milk as needed
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
For topping:
1 tsp paprika powder
Small handful of chopped chives
1 tsp black Himalayan salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the potatoes in half and place them on the baking sheet with the cut side up. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes until soft.
3. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes until cool enough to handle. Then scoop out the inside of the potatoes with a teaspoon or ice cream scoop, leaving some space at the edges.
4. Place the scooped-out potato in a bowl and add lemon juice, garlic, tahini, turmeric, paprika, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Mash into a smooth mash – add a little almond milk if needed.
5. Put the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and pipe it decoratively into the potato halves. Garnish with paprika, chives, and black salt. Serve immediately.
Zucchini Hummus
Perfect for dipping vegetable sticks, using as a topping in wraps, or as a dip for boiled Jerusalem artichoke!
Ingredients
5 dl raw zucchini, peeled and chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped or pressed
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 dl tahini
Optional: red chili flakes, sprig of fresh dill, basil or coriander, sea salt
Optional wrap: romaine lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and spring onions
Optional vegetables: chopped cucumber, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potato, bell pepper, etc.
Instructions
1. Blend zucchini, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and tahini in a food processor until very creamy.
2. Taste and add optional red chili flakes, dill, basil, or coriander if desired. You can also add sea salt if you like.
Serve with raw vegetables as a dip. Alternatively, place in romaine lettuce and top with tomato, sprouts, and spring onion for delicious “tacos.”
Roasted Asparagus
A recipe created by Tina Redder.
Ingredients
500g frozen asparagus
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place asparagus, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and garlic in a bowl and mix well.
- Spread the asparagus on the baking tray in a single layer, preferably with some space between them.
- Place in the oven and roast for about 10 minutes or until the asparagus is tender in the middle when pierced with a fork. Serve with fresh lemon slices.
Citrus & Spinach Salad
The simplest salad ever is this combination of spinach & citrus. The vitamin C in the oranges and grapefruit increases the absorption of iron from the spinach.
Instructions
Cut the orange and grapefruit into pieces and mix with fresh spinach leaves. Garnish with lemon juice. Done!
Maple/Date Fudge
A wonderful dessert that will be appreciated by all ages!
Ingredients
3.5 dl pitted dates
0.6 dl maple syrup
0.8 dl smooth almond butter
1 tsp vanilla powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp cardamom (optional)
Instructions
1. Place dates, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla, and spices (if using) in a food processor. Blend for 2-3 minutes until the mixture forms a lump.
2. Line a baking pan about 15 cm long and wide with parchment paper. Press the dough with a wet spatula until it covers the pan in an even layer. Cover and place in the freezer for 2 hours or overnight.
3. Remove from the freezer and cut into squares. Best served cold and stored in the freezer.
HAPPY EASTER from all of us to all of you!
