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Lentil, Pea and Sweet Potato Curry

Recipes | October 11, 2016 | By

Lentil, Pea and Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced (crushed))
  • 2 carrots (finely chopped or grated)
  • 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 large sweet potato (peeled and cut into bite-size cubes)
  • ½ cup red lentils
  • 5 to matoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup reduced fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Tomato and onion salsa

  • 2 to matoes chopped
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • Combine the tomato and onion and season (mix and enjoy served with your curry.)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onions for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, carrot, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and chili and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the potato and lentils and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
  • Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, stock, garam masala, salt and sugar, bring to the boil and cover with a lid.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the curry simmers, cook the rice.
  • Add the peas to the curry and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the coriander and lemon juice.
  • Serve on a bed of rice

Notes

Variations:
- Replace the coriander with fresh mint. Serve with naan bread instead of rice.
- For more nutrients add in a cup of frozen veg.
Recipe and photo credit: Taryn Littleton for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa

Spicy Burger Pasta Salad with Olives & Capers Dressing

Recipes | October 3, 2016 | By

Spicy Burger Pasta Salad with Olives & Capers Dressing

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Quorn Vegan Hot & Spicy Burgers
  • 180 g pasta screws
  • 2 tbsp. 30ml olive oil
  • 100 g Portobello mushroom (quartered)
  • 1 tsp 5ml fresh garlic, chopped
  • 2 tbsps. 30ml capers, sliced
  • 5 Kalamata olives (pitted & sliced)
  • 5 green olives (pitted & sliced)
  • 1-2 red cayenne chillies (finely sliced)
  • ¼ tsp fresh garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp. 15ml white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsps. 30ml fresh basil, finely sliced
  • 16 mini Italian tomatoes
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach or lettuce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil the pasta as per the packet instructions, drain and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add in the mushrooms and cook for a minute.
  • Add in the garlic and cook for a further 5 minutes. As soon as they are cooked, remove and add to the cooked pasta.
  • In the same pan – fry the Quorn Vegan Hot and Spicy Burgers as per the packet instructions.
  • Once cooked, set aside on paper towel to absorb excess oil. Cut into 4 pieces.
  • In a small bowl mix together the capers, olives, chilies, garlic paste, white wine vinegar, basil leaves and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the tomatoes and baby spinach to the olives and caper dressing and gently mix with the pasta and mushrooms.
  • Taste and season accordingly.
  • Just before serving, add the pieces of Quorn Vegan Hot and Spicy Burgers.

Notes

Recipe Credit: Videhi Sivurusan

Quorn Vegan Savoury Bites

Recipes | October 3, 2016 | By

Quorn Vegan Savoury Bites

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 250ml Quorn Vegan Savoury Pieces, defrosted
  • 1 tbsp. 15ml flax seed powder
  • 3 tbsps. 45ml cold water
  • Fresh bread crumbs made from 1 ½ slices white bread
  • 1 cup 250ml grated potato
  • 1/3 cup 80 ml grated carrots
  • 1 cup 250ml finely chopped onions
  • ¼ cup 60 spring onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsps. 30 ml finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2-3 finely chopped green chillies
  • 2 tsp 10ml coriander powder
  • 1 tsp 5ml cumin powder
  • ½ tsp 2.5ml turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsps. 30ml besan flour (chana flour)
  • ½ tsp 2.5ml salt (adjust accordingly)
  • Oil for frying (olive oil or sunflower oil)

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combined the flax seed powder and cold water. Allow it to stand for 2-3 minutes.
  • Process the Quorn Vegan Savoury Pieces until coarse and chunky and add to a large mixing bowl.
  • Remove the crusts from the bread and process to form fine crumbs. Set aside.
  • Using a clean dish cloth, squeeze the excess water from the grated potatoes and add to the mixing bowl along with the carrots.
  • Add a drop of oil in a pan and fry onions and spring onions until golden brown. Once cooked, add to the savoury pieces, potatoes and carrots.
  • Add the coriander leaves, chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, besan flour, bread crumbs and salt. Mix thoroughly by hand.
  • Add the flax seed mixture and give it another mix to evenly distributing the spices and other ingredients.
  • Form 8-10 small balls to form 1 – 1 ½cm medallions.
  • Heat oil in a heavy based frying pan over medium heat and gently fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked.
  • Serve with dips or sauces of your choice.

Notes

Tip: Flaxseed acts as a perfect egg substitute and binding agent.
Recipe credit: Videhi Sivurusan

Spicy Vegan Burger Tower with Brinjal, Chips & Cheese

Recipes | October 3, 2016 | By

Spicy Vegan Burger Tower with Brinjal, Chips & Cheese

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Quorn Vegan Spicy Burgers (as per pack instructions)
  • 8 slices white bread (toasted on both sides)
  • Vegan margarine (e.g. Cardin)

Base layer

  • Handful of lettuce
  • 1 medium brinjal (sliced and fried)
  • 2-3 green chillies (finely sliced)

Middle layer

  • Handful of lettuce
  • 1 large tomato (sliced into rings)
  • 1 small red onion (sliced into thin rings)
  • Salt
  • ¼ cup egg-less mayonnaise (e.g. B-Well mayonnaise)

Top layer

  • 2 medium potatoes (cut & fried)
  • Salt
  • Vinegar
  • Chilli powder
  • Vegan Cheese (e.g. Violife)
  • English mustard

Instructions
 

  • Butter the bread slices and set aside.
  • Place a slice of buttered bread on a plate and top with lettuce, a few brinjal slices and chilli.
  • Place a slice of buttered bread on top of the first layer and top with more lettuce, tomato slices and some onions rings. Season with salt and a dollop of mayonnaise.
  • Place another slice of buttered bread on top of the center layer, top with fried chips and season with salt, vinegar and chilli powder.
  • Top the chips with a generous layer of cheese and some English mustard.
  • Place the Quorn Vegan Spicy Burger right on top followed by another slice of buttered bread
  • Behold, the perfect Quorn tower, undoubtedly a big bite to satisfy any craving.

Notes

Tip: Omit the center slice of buttered bread for a smaller tower.
Recipe Credit: Videhi Sivurusan

Quorn & Mixed Vegetable Curry

Recipes | October 3, 2016 | By

Quorn & Mixed Vegetable Curry

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups 375ml Quorn Vegan Savoury Pieces
  • 2 tbsp. 30ml olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. yellow asafoetida
  • ¼ tsp. mustard seeds
  • 2 sprig curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup 250ml onion finely chopped
  • 3 – 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp. 15ml finely chopped green chillies
  • 1 tsp. 5ml ginger finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. 5ml garlic finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp. 7.5ml coriander powder
  • 1 tsp. 5ml cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. 5ml turmeric powder
  • 2 cups 500ml green beans diagonally sliced
  • ½ cup 125ml carrots cubed
  • 1 tsp. 5m salt
  • ½ cup 125 frozen peas
  • 1 very large plum/gem tomato liquidised (1 cup 250ml)
  • 2-3 dry red chillies (crushed)
  • 1 pinch garam masala
  • 1 cup 250ml warm water

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, heat the olive oil, asafoetida, mustard seeds, 1 sprig curry leaves, cumin seeds and cinnamon stick until spices burst.
  • Add the onion, thyme and chillies and sauté until lightly browned – 5 minutes.
  • Add the ginger & garlic and fry for a few seconds.
  • Stir in the coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder. Fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the green beans, carrots and salt and cook for 5 – 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook through, about 10 – 12 minutes.
  • In a separate pan, cook the Quorn pieces as per the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain on paper towel and set aside.
  • Using the same oil, fry the remaining sprig of curry leaves, garam masala and the roughly crushed red chillies. Cook for a few seconds, remove and set aside.
  • Once the tomatoes are fully cooked, add the water and simmer on low for 5 - 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the cooked Quorn pieces, remove from the heat and allow to stand for 2 minute.
  • Top the curry with the fried curry leaves, garam masala and chillies mix and serve with naan, roti or bread of your choice and a fresh tomato salsa.

Notes

Recipe credit: Videhi Sivurusan

WATERBLOMMETJIE BREDIE

Recipes | September 21, 2016 | By

Waterblommetjie Bredie (Water Hawthorn Stew)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 onion (wedged into pieces)
  • 1 orange sweet potato (kumara, cubed)
  • 1/3 cup dried mushrooms of choice (chopped, rinsed and soaked (see instructions below))
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 1/3 cup sherry (you can substitute the alcohol for strong rooibos tea, if preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon 15ml beef-style stock powder
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 heaped tablespoon (20ml vegan margarine (e.g. Schmaltz from kosher section or Cardin margarine))
  • 1 punnet of pre-soaked waterblommetjies (see instructions below)
  • 1 heaped tablespoon (20ml of cornflour, mixed with water to create a thick paste (add more water or cornflour if needed))

Instructions
 

Instructions

    Day before

    • Soak your dried mushrooms in a cup of warm water overnight. Strain the mushrooms but keep the water to add to the stew.
    • Soak the waterblommetjies in salted water overnight. Swirl the water with your hands every now and again and shake the waterblommetjies well to dislodge any insects. Strain and omit the salt water.

    On the day

    • Sautee the onion slightly in a bit of olive oil or vegan margarine.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients.
    • Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the waterblommetjies can be pierced through the thickest section.
    • Serve over rice of choice.

    Notes

    Recipe credit: Toni Brockhoven from Beauty Without Cruelty for Green Monday SA
    Photo credit: House of Vizion

    Sago Creme Brulee

    Recipes | September 21, 2016 | By

    Sago Creme Brulee

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 litres almond milk
    • 1/2 cup coconut cream
    • 3/4 cup unrefined brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
    • 3 tablespoons sugar for the top
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • pinch ground cinnamon and nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
    • 1 cup sago

    Instructions
     

    • Combine almond milk, coconut cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla in a pot and heat up.
    • When hot, but not boiling, add sago and reduce the heat slightly.
    • Simmer for 2 -3 minutes till translucent, and thicker (about 20 mins).
    • Once it is dense, remove from heat and cool for 5 mins.
    • Remove cinnamon stick.
    • Scoop in bowls, sprinkle the rest of the sugar on top and caramelize with a blowtorch.

    Notes

    Recipe credit: Ginger & Lime for Green Monday SA
    Photo credit: House of Vizion

    Chakalaka

    Recipes | September 21, 2016 | By

    Chakalaka

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoons 45ml oil
    • 1 onion (finely chopped)
    • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
    • 50 g ginger (finely grated)
    • 2 green birds eye chillies (deseeded and chopped)
    • Dash of steak and chops seasoning
    • 2 tablespoons 30ml mild curry powder
    • 1 green pepper (finely diced)
    • 1 red pepper (finely diced)
    • 1 yellow pepper (finely diced)
    • 5 large carrots ((unpeeled but scrubbed and topped and tailed), grated)
    • 2 tablespoons 30ml tomato purée
    • 400 g can chopped tomatoes
    • 400 g can baked beans
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a deep pot over a medium heat, add the oil and fry the onion until soft and translucent.
    • Add the garlic, ginger and chilies and stir fry until fragrant.
    • Add the curry powder and steak and chops spice and stir to combine.
    • Add the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
    • Add the grated carrots and stir to make sure they are well combined.
    • Add in the tomato puree and chopped tomatoes and stir.
    • Cook for 5-10 minutes until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened.
    • Remove from the heat and add the baked beans.
    • Serve hot or cold.

    Notes

    Photo credit: House of Vizion

    Bobotie

    Recipes | September 21, 2016 | By

    Bobotie

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large onion (chopped)
    • 1 can lentils (drained)
    • 530 g soaked soy mince (soaked in stock)
    • 50 g apricots (chopped)
    • 80 g seedless raisins
    • 20 ml tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoons 30 ml smoked paprika
    • 1 tablespoon 15 ml ground coriander
    • 1 tablespoon 15 ml ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon 15 ml ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon 5 ml mixed herbs
    • 3 tablespoons 45 ml Mrs. Balls Chutney
    • 1 teaspoon 5 ml mild curry powder
    • Pinch of salt to taste ½ teaspoon
    • 300 g silken tofu
    • Pinch of Kala namak (black salt to taste)
    • 1/4 teaspoon 2.5 ml turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon 5 ml Dijon mustard

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
    • Sautee the chopped onion until the onions are translucent.
    • Add the lentils, the soaked soy mince, apricots, raisins, tomato paste, smoked paprika, coriander, cumin, 15 ml turmeric, mixed herbs, chutney, curry powder to a bowl. Mix it well.
    • Once the onions are sautéed, add the above mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat and put in an oven proof dish.
    • Put the silken tofu, kala namak, 1.25 ml turmeric and Dijon mustard in a food processor and mix until smooth.
    • Place this mixture on top of your bobotie (soy mince and lentil mix) and cover the top of your bobotie.
    • Bake at 180 degrees Celsius until your tofu mixture on top begins to turn golden brown.

    Notes

    Recipe credit: Nikki Botha
    Photo credit: House of Vizion

    Milktart

    Recipes | September 21, 2016 | By

     

    Milktart

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 roll dairy-free puff pastry
    • 1 teaspoon vegan margarine

    For the custard filling

    • 1 litre dairy-free milk of choice (e.g. soy milk /oat milk /almond milk)
    • 125 ml Orley Whip dessert cream
    • 1 teaspoon 5ml alcohol-free caramel essence
    • 1 teaspoon 5ml vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 5 heaped tablespoons cornflour

    Instructions
     

    • Turn the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
    • Line an ovenproof dish (the size of a dinner plate) with vegan margarine.
    • Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet and roll flat to fit the size of the dish.
    • Cut the pastry into the shape of the dish.
    • Place the pastry inside the dish and set aside.
    • Make a thick custard filling: Mix all the custard ingredients together in a pot and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thick.
    • Cool slightly, pour the filling into the base and bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 30 – 40 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and chill in the fridge to set.
    • Sprinkle with cinnamon

    Notes

    Tip: Use the same filling to make custard slices! Substitute the puff pastry for dairy-free cream crackers and layer the cream crackers below and atop the custard filling. Let it chill in the fridge and then ice your custard slices with a mix of icing sugar and water (use instructions on the packet).
    Recipe Credit: Toni Brockhoven from Beauty Without Cruelty
    Photo Credit: House of Vizion