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      5 Vegan Breakfast Recipes To Help You Ace Veganuary

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      Looking for plant-based recipes for Veganuary that are more inspiring than a banana smoothie? If you feel that your vegan breakfasts are getting samey-samey, shake things up with these nutrient-packed, filling recipes to fuel you for the day ahead.
      These vegan recipes are courtesy of healthy foodie Alice Liveing and appear in our bonus book special: Little Book Of Breakfasts: 33 Recipes To Energise You For The Day Ahead.
      1. Spicy butter beans on sourdough

      This vegan recipe can be made gluten-free too if you swap the bread for a gluten-free bread of your choice.

      Ingredients

      Glug of olive oil
      1 shallot, finely chopped
      small garlic clove, crushed
      1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
      200g tin of butter beans, rinsed
      200g tin of chopped tomatoes
      salt and pepper
      1 slice of sourdough

      Method

      Add the olive oil to a saucepan, then throw in the shallot and garlic, along with half a tablespoon of water and the smoked paprika and leave to sweat for a few mins.
      Next, add the butter beans and chopped tomatoes and leave to simmer on a low heat for around 20 mins, seasoning as desired. While that’s doing its thing, toast the sourdough. Serve the beans on toast and dig in.

      2. Cinnamon oats with stewed apple

      We love powering up our oats with extra fruit, like bananas, berries and stone fruit. Think of this as a healthy apple crumble breakfast.

      Ingredients

      1 small apple, cut into chunks
      1 tsp ground cinnamon
      50g whole rolled oats
      1 tbsp chopped dates
      1 tsp mixed seeds
      almond milk, to cover

      Method

      Begin by throwing the apple chunks into a saucepan with two tablespoons of water, along with the cinnamon, and gently simmer with the lid on for 3 to 5 mins.
      Leave them until softened, then add the oats, dates, and seeds and cover with almond milk. Cook this through until gently simmering, then serve and tuck in.

      READ MORE: 14 Of The Best Vegan Protein Sources

      3. Smashed avocado and mushrooms with vegan pesto

      You can get ready-made vegan basil pest from Princess Pesto

      Ingredients 

      2 tbsp olive oil
      200g mushrooms, sliced
      1⁄2 avocado
      1 slice of sourdough, toasted
      1 tbsp pesto
      salt and pepper

      Method

      Begin by adding one tablespoon of olive oil to a frying pan, then fry the mushrooms until slightly browned and cooked through.
      Mash the avocado and spread it over the sourdough toast.
      Combine the pesto with the remainder of the olive oil, then place the mushrooms on top of the avocado toast, followed by a good drizzle of your pesto sauce. Season and chow down.

      READ MORE: How To Make A Vegan Bolognese… With A Twist

      4. Vegan strawberry smoothie bowl

      Freezing berries (and other fruit, like bananas, mango, melon, pineapple) is a great way to always have these nutrient-packed powerhouses at hand.

      Ingredients

      6 large strawberries
      65g oats
      200ml oat milk
      100g frozen raspberries
      3 large ice cubes
      desiccated coconut (optional)
      almond flakes (optional)

      Method

      This one’s nice and simple. Blitz all the smoothie ingredients (save for the coconut, almonds and one strawberry) in a blender, then pour into a bowl. Top with whatever you fancy – I like desiccated coconut and almond flakes for added crunch.

      READ MORE: Raw Vegan Dark Chocolate Tart Recipe
      5. Porridge with plum and pistachio

      Adding a scoop of vegan protein powder to your oats, smoothies or smoothie bowls helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.

      Ingredients

      1⁄2 tsp coconut butter or oil
      1 large plum, cut into thin wedges
      50g whole rolled oats
      200ml unsweetened almond milk
      1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
      1⁄2 scoop of vegan vanilla protein powder (or similar)
      15g pistachios, shelled
      1 tsp maple syrup

      Method

      Preheat the oven to 180°C, then line a baking tray with foil and lightly grease with coconut butter or oil.
      Arrange the plum wedges on the baking tray and roast in the oven for 15 mins or until softened, turning halfway through.
      Meanwhile, put the oats in a small saucepan over low heat, add the almond milk and cinnamon, then gently simmer for a few mins, stirring often. Stir in the protein powder and continue to cook for another few mins, adding an extra splash of milk if needed.
      Roughly chop the nuts or put them in a sandwich bag and give them a bash with a rolling pin. Serve the porridge in a bowl, top with the roasted plum pieces and nuts, and then drizzle with maple syrup.

      READ MORE: 4 Healthy Vegan Dinner Recipes Worth Making
      These recipes were originally extracted from Clean Eating Alice Eat Well Every Day (Harper Thorsons), photographs by Martin Poole. Visit Alice’s website for more healthy foodie inspo. More

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      Try This Trendy And Delicious Vegetarian Orzo Pasta Recipe Now

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      Have you been seeing orzo pasta all over your TikTok FYP or being used in Insta Reels everywhere and not quite sure what this new trendy ingredient is? Well, you’re in luck! We’re here to explain and then give you a recipe that will have you firmly on the orzo train in no time.

      What Is Orzo?

      It may look similar to rice but it definitely isn’t (and it definitely isn’t gluten-free either). Orzo is a thin, oval rice-shaped pasta. It is traditionally made with semolina flour which is a type of flour made from Durum wheat, but it can also be made of whole grain.

      READ MORE: 10 Healthy Summer Recipes You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes

      When you’re looking to buy orzo, as with any store-bought pasta, you want to find a quality brand that uses quality ingredients. We’re talking about a brand that uses semolina with higher protein content. Not only is it important to hit your #proteingoals, but this creates a sturdier pasta that is better to cook with and won’t leave you eating a mushy meal.

      Now that you know what it is, it’s time to find out what it tastes like with this recipe!

      READ MORE: 2 Delicious, Nutritious Side Dishes That Work With Almost Any Meal

      Orzo Pasta With Roasted Pumpkin, Red Onion, Feta & Almonds

      Serves 4 as a main course and 6-8 as a side dish

      This dish is as good served at room temperature as it is served warm. It can certainly be a vegetarian main course, but also as a side dish as part of a bigger spread, says Ilse van Der Merwe, the creator of this delish recipe and author of cookbook Simply Seasonal.

      But hey, don’t just stop there! If you’re wanting to get ahead, you can meal prep this on Sunday and portion it out for lunches throughout the week. The great thing about it being vegetarian is that it will keep for longer than a meat dish.

      Want to make it vegan? Lose the feta!

      READ MORE: You’ve Got To Try These Super Simple Summer Rolls With Asian-Style Sauce

      Ingredients

      ±500g Pumpkin, peeled and cubed

      3 Large red onions, sliced into slim wedges

      ±45ml Olive oil, plus extra salt and pepper, to taste

      500g Orzo pasta (or rosmarino or risoni)

      60–125ml Flaked almonds, lightly toasted in a dry pan

      2–3 Rounds feta cheese, crumbled

      Small bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

      Small bunch fresh mint, finely chopped (or basil or dill)

      Squeeze of fresh lemon juice, to taste

      Method

      Preheat the oven to 220°C. On a large baking sheet lined with baking paper, spread out the pumpkin and red onions, drizzle evenly with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and golden brown.

      In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 7 minutes, then drain. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the pasta and stir to coat, then transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl, adding the roasted pumpkin and onions.

      Add the parsley, mint, feta and a squeeze of lemon juice, then season all over with salt and pepper and stir gently to mix well. Top with the toasted almonds and serve warm or at room temperature. More

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      Exactly How To Make The Perfect Pizza On The Braai

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      While we’re still on braai pies, why not experiment with even more with a braai pizza? This recipe can be made as healthy as you’d like. Skimp on the cheese and add extra flavour using spices and herbs to lower the kilojoule amount. You can make this even healthier by subbing white flour for something denser and more nutritious, like pea or chickpea flour. Plus, baking the dough on the braai comes close to that wood-fired oven effect, something a domestic oven will never achieve.
      Braai pizza: what you need

      1 packet instant yeast
      2½-3½ cups stone-ground white bread flour (like Eureka Mills)
      1 cup lukewarm water
      Pinch sugar
      2 tsp salt
      ¼ cup maize meal
      1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

      READ MORE: 9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
      For the topping

      400g tin whole tomatoes
      2 tbsp butter
      2 tbsp olive oil
      2 onions, sliced
      1 bag baby spinach leaves
      Half a lemon
      200g tub feta
      Black pepper
      Extra-virgin olive oil

      READ MORE: All The Things To Braai This Public Holiday If You’re Vegan
      Method

      In a large bowl, mix the yeast and sugar into the warm water and leave for 5 minutes. Stir in the oil. Add the maize meal, then stir in the flour. Tip the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes. Wipe another large bowl with olive oil, add dough, cover and leave in a warm place to rise until it’s doubled in size (1-2 hours). Punch down the dough and leave it to rise for another 40 mins. Divide the dough into four balls and leave to rise for 45 minutes.
      While the dough is rising, prepare the topping: process the tomato in a food processor or with a hand-held blender until more or less smooth.
      Sauté the onion in the butter and olive oil (covered) over very low heat until golden and sweet (about 40 mins). Remove onions, add a little olive oil and cook spinach, tossing it around constantly until it’s bright green and wilted. Add a spritz of lemon juice, then chop finely.
      Prepare the coals but don’t separate them out to the sides; once the coals are at a relatively high heat, they’re ready. Turn a baking sheet upside down and brush with olive oil.
      On a floured board, roll out one of the balls of dough into a five-millimetre-thick circle. Place on the baking sheet and brush with oil. Slide the pizza base (off the baking sheet) onto the grid and cook for about a minute. It should be cooked underneath and when it begins to resemble a giant poppadom. Slide back onto the baking sheet and cook the side facing up, then repeat with the other rounds of dough. Let the coals die down until considerably cooler – around medium heat.
      Add the topping to the cooked side of the pizza: spread with a thin smear of tomato, add spinach and onions, crumble over feta and grind over pepper.
      Slide back onto the grid. Close the dome and cook for another 1 to 3 minutes. It’s ready when the base is crisp (but not burnt) and the cheese is just melting. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and serve immediately. Repeat with the other bases.

      Makes 4 pizzas. Per 364g serving: 3051kJ, 29g fat (13g sat), 1 980mg sodium, 95g carbs, 6g fibre, 8g sugars, 23g protein.
      Try these 4 detox salads that are perfect for a weekend braai. Plus: This is the best alcohol to drink if you want to lose weight. More

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      Impress Everyone With This Simple Spinach And Ricotta Lasagne

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      The best advice for prolonging your youthful good looks: eat your veggies!Make this all-green spinach and ricotta lasagne or incorporate more green into your meat-sauce lasagne by adding three spinach layers and keeping the other two filled with bolognaise. Making your own lasagne means you’re more able to control the ingredients and therefore, keep your kilojoule intake lower than it would be with store-bought varieties packed with extra salt, sugar and fats.
      Remember: a good lasagne doesn’t go slip-sliding away but stands upright on your plate.
      Spinach And Ricotta Lasagne Recipe
      For the spinach and ricotta lasagne filling

      1 tbsp olive oil
      300g chard, washed, cored and sliced
      150g baby spinach leaves
      50g herbs (we used flatleaf parsley, winter savoury, one stick rosemary, sage, thyme and sweet rocket)
      150g ricotta
      1 tsp grated lemon zest
      Freshly ground nutmeg
      Sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper

      READ MORE: 2 Delicious, Nutritious Side Dishes That Work With Almost Any Meal
      For the béchamel

      30g butter or plant-based margarine
      30g flour
      450ml low-fat milk, warmed
      24.5cm x 17cm lasagne dish

      READ MORE: 10 Healthy Summer Recipes You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes
      Method

      Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add all the greens and cook for a few minutes, tossing constantly, until bright green and wilted. Place in a colander and use a bowl to press down on the greens and squeeze out every bit of liquid. Process in a food processor until smooth, seasoning with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine with the ricotta and lemon zest and set aside.
      In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter until foaming, add the flour and cook, stirring until it smells biscuity. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, simmer for two minutes and season.
      Preheat the oven to 200°C.
      Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the lasagne sheets for one minute and set aside on a plate lined with a tea towel. To assemble the lasagne, spread two tablespoons of bechamel over the base of a 24.5cm x 17cm lasagne dish and cover it with two lasagne sheets (you’ll have to cut them to fit). Spread two to three forkfuls of the spinach mixture over the lasagne sheets and then drizzle over two tablespoons of béchamel. Continue until you have five layers, finishing with a layer of spinach drizzled with four tablespoons of béchamel.
      Bake for 20 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with a drizzle of your finest extra-virgin olive oil.

      Serves 4. Per 363g serving: 1 965kJ, 17g fat (7g sat), 490mg sodium, 65g carbs, 14g fibre, 8g sugars, 23g protein.
      READ MORE: You’ve Got To Try These Super Simple Summer Rolls With Asian-Style Sauce  More

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      Why Fast Food Delivers Far More than Convenience

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      In 2022 ‘phoning it in’ isn’t a bad thing… in fact it’s the best thing for those with a fast-paced schedule and ever-increasing demands on their time. Leading on-demand delivery brand, Mr D, provides South Africans with the most convenient way to order from a vast range of restaurants, exotic cuisines from around the world, snacks and treats and even a drinks cart – all with the opportunity to pay immediately.
      But the option to order food from anywhere at any time is so much more than just convenience as a service. The entire process, from selection, to ordering, to payment, to delivery, offers an incredibly attractive trade-off.
      Saving you time, and calories
      For the working professional, it often seems hard to have it all. Between juggling the demands of your job and keeping fit, all while still enjoying a social life, feeding yourself can sometimes feel like a bit of an uphill battle — especially when you’re trying to stay healthy. But it doesn’t need to be.
      With Mr D’s vast range of restaurants there’s options for everyone. From nutritious vegetarian cuisine, to low-calorie Poké bowls, and even something for those craving the enjoyment of a home-cooked meal, you won’t struggle to find something delicious that’s as healthy as it is convenient. Because fast food does not have to be bad food.
      Balance and enjoyment – Mr D offers the best of both worlds
      Nowadays we hear so much about maintaining a good work-life balance. Easier said than done when work and play leave little room for some of life’s daily necessities. Not a problem with Mr D, which has you covered, no matter the circumstance.
      Getting home late, exhausted after a post-office workout? Having family or friends over for dinner and not sure what to cook? With a few simple taps, not only does an entire world of dining choices open up, but you can also pay, set the location, and track your order throughout the entire process – seamlessly and effortlessly – which adds to the enjoyment. You’ll always know exactly where your meals are and when you can expect the doorbell to ring. So the only fast you need to worry about is the pace of your life and workouts.
      Mr D has fast food sorted for you
      Gone are the days of takeaways being limited to a handful of restaurants. With Over 10 000 restaurants to choose from, Mr D has options for every taste and dietary requirement.
      Just tap on the Mr D app to take a tantalising journey through your options because mealtimes should be woohoo moments, every single time. It doesn’t matter what you’re in the mood for – Italian delights, a convenient curry, an Asian taste explosion or something to please your sweet tooth – Mr D delivery is your dinner-time winner by making sure your cravings are catered to on time, every time. The hardest part is deciding what you want to order
      For more on Mr D’s quest to conquer effort check out Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
      The Mr D delivery app is available on the App Store, Google Play and AppGallery. More

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      2 Delicious, Nutritious Side Dishes That Work With Almost Any Meal

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      When serving up food for guests this season, remember that more is more. A variety of dishes that pile up on the plate feels so satisfying and sharing the flavours together creates that summer sharing vibe: fun and easy. These side-dishes add carbohydrates and a portion of vegetables to a meaty main dish, but they also accompany giant salad platters perfectly, adding bulk to an otherwise smaller meal. Try these simple but flavourful side dishes to get everyone talking at your next get-together.
      READ MORE: 28 Easy Food Swaps That’ll Help You Lose Weight
      Creamy Baby Spinach
      The texture of creamed spinach but without the cream and, arguably, more flavour.
      What You Need1 tbsp olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, finely chopped400g baby spinach, washed and stalks removed2-4 tbsp finely grated ParmesanFreshly ground nutmegSea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper
      MethodIn a medium pot, saute the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened but without colour. In the mean time, finely slice the spinach. Add the spinach to the pot and cook, stirring, until reduced in volume. Still stirring, gradually add enough parmesan until it looks creamy and sticky. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve.
      READ MORE: 10 Healthy Summer Recipes You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes
      Potato Gratin
      In this gratin the potatoes cook in chicken stock rather than milk and cream. It’s light, crisp on top and has a savoury kick.
      What You Need600g potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced¾ cups chicken stockSea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepperButter or olive oil (optional)
      MethodPreheat the oven to 200C. Butter a gratin dish. Toss the potatoes with the chicken stock and season well. Layer the potatoes in the dish and, if you like, dot the top with butter or drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for about one hour – when it’s cooked a knife should pierce the potatoes easily and top will be crisp and golden.
      READ MORE: You’ve Got To Try These Super Simple Summer Rolls With Asian-Style Sauce More

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      10 Healthy Summer Recipes You Can Make In Under 20 Minutes

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      Healthy summer recipes are easy enough: add fresh, crisp ingredients, toss and enjoy. But iceberg lettuce and a plain vinaigrette don’t have to be the be-all and end-all of your summer diet. When creating healthier recipes, there are so many ingredients that pack flavour but don’t add excess kilojoules to your plate.
      Right now, you want food that’s fresh and fast – and that features the season’s bounty of healthy ingredients. These recipes from creative culinary guru Mark Bittman do all that. Best of all, each one takes less than 20 minutes to make!
      Healthy Summer Recipes
      1. Feta and Watermelon Salad
      Combine watermelon balls or cubes in a bowl with crumbled feta cheese, sliced radishes, chopped fresh chives and a few drops of olive oil; toss well. Spoon over a crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce, being sure to use all the extra juice left in the bottom of the bowl.
      2. Deviled Eggs with Crab
      Hard-boil eggs; meanwhile, combine crab meat with a spoonful of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise or yoghurt, lemon juice, diced red bell or small salad pepper, paprika and cumin; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Run eggs under cold water, shell and halve them, remove and mash the yolks into the crab mixture; stuff into the whites. Sprinkle the top with chopped parsley (or caviar, for that matter).
      Mark’s Tip: Buy fresh crab meat or use chopped cooked prawns.
      3. Rocket with Balsamic Strawberries
      Hull and slice about two cups of strawberries and place them in a large salad bowl. Toss with two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and several twists of the black pepper grinder. Let it sit for five minutes. Add a bunch of rocket, some crumbled goat’s cheese and a sprinkle of salt; drizzle with olive oil and toss.
      READ MORE: You’ve Got To Try These Super Simple Summer Rolls With Asian-Style Sauce
      4. Prosciutto, Peach and Mozzarella Salad
      For each person, cut a fresh peach into eight wedges. Tear prosciutto and sliced mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Dress mixed greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss in the peaches, prosciutto and cheese.
      5. Wholewheat Spaghetti and Cucumber with Dipping Sauce
      Boil and salt water for pasta; meanwhile, combine a quarter cup of chicken stock or water, three tablespoons of soy sauce, two tablespoons of a little honey mixed with warm water, and a teaspoon of sugar in a bowl; mix to dissolve the sugar. Cook the noodles until al dente, then rinse under cold water. Serve a nest of the noodles along with sliced cucumbers in a bowl (set it over ice cubes if you like), with a small bowl of the dipping sauce on the side garnished with chopped spring onion.
      Mark’s Tip: Add a bit of freshly grated ginger or wasabi for more spice, and top with bits of cooked meat or tofu.
      6.Courgette and Dill Soup
      Grate a couple of courgettes. Cook a chopped onion in butter until softened, then add the courgette and stir until softened (five minutes or so). Add vegetable or chicken stock and bring to the boil; simmer for about five minutes, then purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and lots of fresh chopped dill.
      Mark’s Tip: For a richer texture, add fresh ricotta, sour cream or yoghurt while puréeing.
      READ MORE: These Banana Muffins Actually Alleviate PMS And Cramping
      7. Fish Tacos
      Cook a chopped red onion in olive oil for a minute or two. When it’s soft, add a big pinch of ground cumin or coriander and some salt and pepper. Keeping the heat relatively high, add about 450g of fish fillets (white fish works well here; you can also try crab or prawns) and stir to break them into chunks, cooking until they’re just opaque. Remove from the heat, squeeze lime juice over the mixture and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Warm corn tortillas and fill with the fish mixture. Top with shredded cabbage, chopped tomato, a splash of hot sauce (red Tabasco is good) and a dollop of sour cream.
      8. Honey Eggplant
      Combine half a cup each of chopped parsley and breadcrumbs with three tablespoons of olive oil, two tablespoons of honey, a minced garlic clove and a pinch of salt. Cut one large or two medium eggplants crosswise into 2.5-centimetre slices and score the top of each slice.
      Put the slices in a dish and spread the breadcrumb mixture over the tops, pressing it into the slits. Partially cover with wax paper and microwave on high for about five minutes. Remove the paper and cook for another two or three minutes, until very soft. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with yoghurt on the side.
      9. Korean Braaied Beef
      Slice a fillet steak into two-centimetre pieces. Mix together a teaspoon of sesame oil, a tablespoon of brown sugar, three tablespoons of soy sauce, a tablespoon of a little honey mixed with warm water, two minced cloves of garlic and a pinch of dried chilli flakes. Brush the meat with the sauce and braai until it begins to crisp (about two minutes per side), basting frequently. Serve the beef sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
      READ MORE: Here’s How To Make The Viral TikTok Green Goddess Salad
      10. Spicy Braaied Pork with Peach Marmalade
      Combine a quarter cup of peach or apricot preserve with some minced garlic, a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of soy sauce, half a teaspoon of mustard powder, a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt. Coat thin, boneless pork chops with the marmalade and place on the braai, taking care not to let the marmalade burn. Slice fresh peaches or apricots in half and remove the pits; sprinkle with salt and cook flesh-side down until they start to brown and just soften. Serve the fruit with the pork. More

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      You’ve Got To Try These Super Simple Summer Rolls With Asian-Style Sauce

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      These summer rolls are a great way to slip some fresh veggies into the mix! We’ve swapped out rice paper rolls for baby spinach leaves – more nutrients – and the pickle gives this dish a zingy, juicy crunch. These summer rolls are low-carb, healthy, low-kilojoule and pack a flavour punch. You’ll be having thirds and fourths before you know it.
      Here’s how to make leafy summer rolls with an Asian-style dipping sauce…
      Asian summer rolls
      Ingredients 
      – 12 large baby spinach leaves– 2 baby/Mediterranean cucumbers, julienned– Crispy onion sprinkle– Beetroot microgreens– 12 long chives, blanched
      For the pickle
      – ½ cup lime juice– 2 tsp sugar– 2 medium-sized carrots, julienned– 2 thumb-sized pieces of ginger, julienned– 2 long green chillies, seeded and julienned
      READ MORE: 9 Breakfast Ideas That’ll Give You A Better Boost Than Coffee
      For the dipping sauce
      – 2 tbsp soy sauce– 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar– 3 tbsp water– 1 tsp red spring onions, sliced
      Summer Rolls With Sauce: Method
      1/ Make the pickle by mixing the lime juice and sugar in a bowl, then add the carrot, ginger and chillies and toss well. Leave for 10 minutes.2/ Mix together all ingredients for dipping sauce and set aside.3/ Place some of the carrot pickle on a spinach leaf, add some cucumber, a little of the onion sprinkle and one or two micro greens. Roll up and tie with a blanched chive.
      SERVES 12. Per 71g serving or bundle: 85kJ, 0g fat (0g sat), 5g carbs, 210mg sodium, 1g fibre, 1g protein
      READ MORE: 24 High-Fibre Foods That Should Be On Your Plate Every Day, According To Nutritionists
      Cook’s note
      These need to be made fresh just before serving. If you can’t be bothered with the finicky task of wrapping and tying each roll, spoon the filling into individual baby gem lettuce leaves and serve the dipping sauce with a spoon, so guests can spoon it over the filling just before eating. More