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!

6 Minute Protein Butter!

Wow! This has really rocked my socks off! This spread is ideal for crackers, corn thins, toast and fresh bread rolls- or by the spoonful when no one is looking ;)

*Can be doubled 

Ingredients & Method

200g almonds

50g pumpkin seeds

50g sunflower seeds

30g sesame seeds

Place nuts and seeds in 190º oven for 5 minutes to roast. 

Put in TM bowl. Add pinch of rock salt and pinch of raw sugar. Gradually add grapeseed oil (enough to make a smooth paste) through the lid as you blend 40 seconds, speed 8. 

Store in the fridge, up to 2 months. 

*Adapted from the Taste of Vegetarian Cookbook

Happy Thermomixing!

Chocolate Protein Balls in the Thermomix

A new version of healthy, snack sized balls. Chocolate flavour, no sugar added and an amazing texture. Pop one of these for dessert and I'm sure you'll be satisfied!

Ingredients:

60 g almonds

60 g cashews

30 g sunflower seeds

30 g pumpkin seeds

120 g dates

60 g sultanas

1 tsp vanilla

2 tbsp cocoa

Desiccated coconut to top, optional

Method:

Add all ingredients, except coconut to TM bowl. Mix 1 minute, speed 9.

Tip contents out onto your TM mat. Roll into bite-sized balls.

Roll balls in coconut! Refrigerate until firm...and try not to eat them all at once! Hehe.

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!

Health Bites- A Healthy Thermomix Snack!

I'm a snacker I'll admit. And I find it hard to reach for something that gives me what I need: protein, fiber, good fats AND something tasty. So, yesterday I pulled out all of my seeds, nuts, dried fruit, superfood goodies and got creative!

This post includes 3 recipes that can be doubled, varied and devoured without guilt! I find that I am satisfied with one or two of my sized 'health bites'. You can roll the balls bigger or even press the mixture in a pan and cut as a slice (but you would definitely have to double the recipes then!)

Peanut Butter and Cocoa Bites

Ingredients & Method

Add 25g rolled oats to TM bowl. Mill 6 seconds, speed 8. 

Add 20g dates. Chop 20 seconds, speed 6. 

Add:

25 g GF flour

1tbsp cocoa

15g desicated coconut

1tsp chia seeds

1tsp sesame seeds 

20g maple syrup

15g honey

1tbsp peanut butter

Mix 5 seconds, speed 4.

Remove mixture from TM bowl and roll into balls. Roll in cocoa and refrigerate. Makes 9 bite-sized balls. 

**These are my favourite!

Sweet Quinoa Bites

Add 20g almonds to TM bowl. Lock bowl and press TURBO 3 times.

Add 25g quinoa flakes and 20g dates. Chop 10 seconds, speed 6.

Add: 

25g GF flour

1tsp chia seeds

1tsp hemp seeds

1tsp goji berries

1tsp ground flax

15g coconut

20g maple syrup

30g honey

Mix 5 seconds, speed 4.

Remove mixture and roll into balls. Roll balls in coconut and refrigerate. Makes 9 bite-sized balls. Yum!

Cinnamon Seed Bites

Add 25g rolled oats. Mill 6 seconds, speed 8.

Add:

25g sultanas

1tbsp pumpkin seeds

1tbsp sunflower seeds

Chop 10 seconds, speed 6. 

Add:

25g GF flour

15g desicated coconut

1tsp chia

1tsp hemp

1tsp cinnamon

25g maple syrup

20g honey

Mix 10 seconds, speed 4.

Remove mixture and roll into bite-sized balls. Leave plain or roll in topping of your choice! Makes 8 health bites!

Try using coconut oil in place of the honey or maple syrup in these recipes for a different flavour. If you can't find hemp seeds look at a health food shop in the non edible section (in Australia there is controversy over the legality of hemp for consumption). Here is some info on the benefits of these seeds: http://www.livingharvest.com/eating-hemp/benefits

Happy Thermomixing!

Power Breakfast in the Thermomix!

This is a basic recipe from the everyday cookbook, one you must try! The protein rich, moist and naturally sweet mixture is sure to start your day off well :)

Ingredients:

40g fresh or desiccated coconut

40g almonds or nuts of your choice

40g dates or dried fruit of your choice

1 apple, quartered

Method:

Add all ingredients to the TM bowl. Lock TM bowl and pulse 2-3 times, 1 second, TURBO.

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!