Snacks

Our afternoon snack at the body retreat regularly includes nut butter. This weeks recipe is 3 simple ways to enjoy nut butter to make a satisfying and fulfilling snack. These can all be made in a hurry and a great boost if you’re feeling low energy. Nut butters are a high source of protein, fibre

This bright coloured yellow split pea dip is a great alternative for hummus. The roasted carrots have a lovely sweetness which is balanced by the earthy flavour from the cumin. You can make this dip super smooth by blitzing for a long time or blitz only a few times for more texture. I like to

Avocado spinach salsa is a great with scrambled eggs or scrambled tofu, as an afternoon snack or dolloped on the side of a spicy tomato stew. The spinach in this recipe makes this salsa rich in fibre and helps keep the lovely vibrant green colour. I’ve chosen all green vegetables for this dish apart from

How to dry citrus zest: Zest citrus fruit then leave on a plate or board overnight. Cover with a tea towel or kitchen towel. It may take a couple of days to dry out depending on the temperature and humidity of your room. You can also use a dehydrator to keep the temperature consistent. To

Method for Baba ghanoush: Heat the oven to 220C. Turn on the gas hob and take it in turns to burn the outside of the aubergine. Use tongs to avoid burning your hands! It should take a couple minutes per aubergine, you want the skins to be dark. Once the skins have been burnt pop