Three Veg Scramble in the Thermomix

I have a new go-to! This yummy, veggie and protein packed meal is great for breakfast or lunch and as a scramble or in patties!

Ingredients

350g chopped mix of zucchini, carrot and sweet potato 

60g cheddar cheese 

2 eggs

1 tbsp flour

Method

Put veggies in TM bowl. Chop 5 seconds, speed 6. Put in TM basket to strain all liquid.

Put cheese into TM bowl and chop 3 seconds, speed 6. Add eggs, flour and reserved veg. Mix 10 seconds, REVERSE, speed 2.

Make patties or scramble on a heated pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook until slightly browned. Add salt, pepper and chili to taste if desired. Serve with your TM made ketchup!

Happy Thermomixing!

Spicy Red Pepper Dip in the Thermomix

Last night we went to a Matt Corby concert at the Fremantle Arts Centre and needed a yummy snack to enjoy during the music! I took at look at some dips at the shops last week to get inspiration for flavour combinations and was excited to come home and make a fresh and preservative free dip! Here is my first creation...it was really yummy and not too spicy so don't worry!

Ingredients and Method:

1 garlic clove
250 g cream cheese
60 g roasted red peppers
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp salt

Add all ingredients to TM bowl. Mix 20 seconds, speed 4. Or until desired consistency. Serve!

Favourite EDC Recipes

Here is a list of the recipes I can't stop making from the Everyday Cookbook! I go through the book weekly looking for new favourites and to try new things- the hard part is eating it all! Trust me I've had my fair share of flops in the kitchen too BUT I am lucky to have the Thermomix because I can try again- quickly!!!

5 Seed Bread

Page 136

*I also add 1tbsp chia seeds!

So yummy toasted, with the strawberry jam (see below)!

Strawberry Jam 

Page 43

*I only use 100g of sugar, 1/4 of a lemon's zest and I cook it for 60mins!

Tomato Soup

Page 78

I love this soup and often make it for lunch at work as I eat breakfast in the morning- seriously it's that quick!

Orange Juice

Page 180

*No sugar needed really!

Sometimes I juice 1 grapefruit and 2 oranges...amazing!

Strawberry Daiquiri

Page 190

Try replacing the strawberries with tin pineapple too!

Butter

Page 17

There's just something so thrilling and old fashioned about making your own butter. Thank god for the ease of the Thermo...what a simple way to make an everyday ingredient preservative free!

*Make scones or bread with the leftover buttermilk!

Now, to find some new favourites...happy Thermomixing!

Fresh Homemade Kebab using the Thermomix

Amazing...seriously...I have no other words. I made this delicious dinner with left over Chickpea Smash and whipped up a yummy tzaziki and fresh salad in the Thermomix to creat the most amazing kebab.  Forget takeaway! Get cooking with fresh, preservative free, and low fat ingredients and save yourself money! 😊

First make your tzaziki! (From the EDC)

200g cucumber

1tsp salt

1 clove garlic 

350g natural Greek yogurt

2tsp dill

30g olive oil

Pepper to taste

Add cucumber and salt to TM bowl. Chop 3 seconds, speed 4. Drain in TM bowl for 10 minutes. Press liquid out using your spatula. 

Add garlic to TM bowl. Chop 3 seconds, speed 8.

Add all ingredients, including the drained cucumber, and mix for 15 seconds, REVERSE, speed 3. Pour into serving bowl. 

Then, chop up the fresh topping!

1/2 tomato

1/4 onion

120g iceberg lettuce

50g cucumber 

Few sprigs of parsley

Cracked pepper

Chop 3 seconds, speed 2. Set aside in serving bowl. 

Finally, jazz up my Chickpea Smash recipe. I added:

1tsp thyme

1tsp coriander

1/4tsp chili flakes

Mix 3 seconds, speed 4. Warm up 2 minutes, 100º, REVERSE, slow speed.

Layer on a warmed pita and enjoy!

Happy Thermomixing ❤️

Vegan Smashed Sandwich

I love this quick and nutritious chickpea-based sandwich filling! I don't eat many sandwiches but after making an amazing 5 Seed Bread the other day, I had to devour it in as many ways possible! Get creative with your own flavourings, add fresh spinach or even try it toasted! I know you will love this quick lunch, so get Thermo-ing!

Add 1 stalk celery, 1 carrot, and a forkful of sun-dried tomatoes to the TM bowl. Chop 5 seconds, speed 6. Scrape down bowl.

        

Add 1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp tahini, 1/2 lemon's juice, salt, pepper. Mix 3 seconds, speed 4.

 

Cut open a ripe avocado and mash one half using a fork. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spread onto one slice of bread. Use your favourite mustard (dijon, honey, american, wholegrain) and spread onto the other slice of bread.

Add the chickpea smash to the bread and slice!

*PS You can save the smash for up to one week in your fridge!


Happy Thermomixing!

Pizza Buns in the Thermomix

Whether for a party, a quick lunch or a snack for your kids these pizza buns are so easy and delicious you have to try them!

Ingredients:

Dough 

280g water

2 tsp dried yeast

15g olive oil

500g plain flour

2 tsp salt

1 tbsp Italian herbs

Vegetarian Topping

1/2 onion, halved

1/2 red capsicum

1/4 red chili (or to your preference)

2 tbsp black olives

3 whole sundried tomatoes in olive oil

Tomato Paste

Shredded Cheese

Method:

Add water and yeast in TM bowl. Mix 1 minute, 37º, speed 1.

Add remaining dough ingredients to TM bowl. Mix 6 seconds, speed 6. Then knead 1.5 minutes. Transfer to Thermomat and shape into a ball. Then fold the mat over dough and place in the Thermoserver to rise for 20-30 minutes in a warm place. 

Add all Vegetarian Topping ingredients, except paste and cheese, into TM bowl. Chop, 5 seconds, speed 5. Prepare any other toppings you wish to use while waiting for the dough. 

Pre-heat oven to 200º and line a baking tray. Once doubled, open the Thermomat and cut dough into 6-12 equal parts. Shape into a ball and slightly flatten using your palm. Place on baking tray. 

Add toppings of your choice and bake for 20-25 minutes. 

Enjoy! Happy Thermomixing :)

Roasted Red Pepper Hommus in the Thermomix

This twist to my traditional Hommus recipe was a huge hit at our Father's Day Tea! Pair this delicious dip with fresh veggies for a healthy and light snack!

Ingredients:

1 tin of chickpeas, drained

100g roasted red peppers

15g olive oil

1/2 a lemon, juice only 

1 tbsp tahini

Pinch of salt

Pepper the taste

Method:

Add all ingredients to the TM bowl. Blend 30 seconds, speed 5. 

Happy Thermomixing :)

Quick Quinoa Salad in the Thermomix

When you're pressed for time and want to nourish your body whip up this easy and healthy salad! The leftovers are beautiful the next day or take the whole thing to a dinner party to impress!

Ingredients:

1 cup white or red quinoa

1 tsp vegan 'beef' bouillon 

2 cups water

1 carrot, roughly chopped

1/2 onion, peeled and halved

100g broccoli, cut into florets 

50g green pepper/capsicum

20g olive oil

Handful of spinach

6-8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Salt

Pepper

Parsley to serve

Optional* Danish Feta to serve

Method:

Place quinoa, bouillon and water in small pot on stovetop. Bring to a boil with lid off. Reduce to simmer and cook 10 minutes. (While your veggie mix is prepared). 

Add carrot and onion to TM bowl. Chop 8 seconds, speed 7. Scrape down bowl. 

Add broccoli, pepper/capsicum, and oil to TM bowl. Cook 6 minutes, 100, REVERSE, speed 1.

Add spinach, cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper to TM bowl. Cook 1 minute, 100, REVERSE, speed 1.

Add mixture into Quinoa, once all liquid has been absorbed. Stir through. Serve with feta and fresh parsley. 

Yum! Hope you enjoy :) Don't be afraid to mix and match veggies...I think sweet peas would be beautiful too! I also like adding a crunch of sunflower seeds to serve too!

Happy Thermomixing!

Cooking Rice in the Thermomix

Here's the best and only way to cook fluffy, perfect rice using the Thermomix. Trust me...you can do it!

Ingredients:

200g long grain basmati rice

900g water

Method:

Measure rice in TM basket, while placed in TM bowl. 

Rinse rice. Add basket back into TM bowl. 

Add 900g water into TM bowl. Cook 15 minutes, Varoma, speed 4. **You can steam things in the Varoma during this time as well! We cook meat if someone is adding it to their dish, while the main is staying warm in the Thermoserver :)

Happy Thermomixing

Healthy Hommus in the Thermomix

After our run today we wanted something quick and with protein...as a vegetarian this isn't hard, especially with the Thermomix! Check out this Hommus paired with crunchy veggies...

Ingredients:

1 small garlic clove, peeled

1 tin chickpeas, drained

1 tbsp tahini

1/2 lemon, juice only

35g olive oil

Pinch of salt

Pepper to taste

1 tsp cumin

1 tbsp water

Paprika, to serve

Olive oil, to serve 

Method:

Place garlic in TM bowl. Chop 3 seconds, speed 7.

Add remaining ingredients. Blend 20 seconds, speed 5. 

Place in serving dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with veggies, crackers, or warm Turkish bread!

Happy Thermomixing!