Delicious food ideas following the principle 'less is more'...
Simple food can be healthy, fresh, tastes delicious and is less time intensive in the kitchen. There's no doubt about it - there are just too many things you can whip up with just a few ingredients. This month we're all about showcasing recipes that pack-a-punch using seasonal produce and 5 or less ingredients.
Less time in the kitchen means less energy expended, and by making sure the few ingredients you need are seasonal makes for recipes that are better for the planet. Less can really be more in the kitchen...
Pea, Mint, Feta & Tahini Salad:
1.5 cup shelled fresh peas, blanched
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sm bunch mint, leaves picked & chopped
200g feta cheese, crumbled
3-4 tablespoons tahini
Directions:
- 1. In a medium bowl combine the blanched peas, mint, lemon juice and feta.
- 2. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil if desired. Serve with 1-2 spoonfuls of tahini on top.
Simple. Healthy. Delicious.
Recipe adapted from The Stone Soup.
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