Tag: gluten free

  • The Sweetest Fall Riddle Challenge: Uncover the Hidden Sugar in Your Favorite Drinks 🍁🍂

    The Sweetest Fall Riddle Challenge: Uncover the Hidden Sugar in Your Favorite Drinks 🍁🍂

    As we dive into the cozy season of fall, our favorite drinks often become a staple of our daily routines. But have you ever stopped to think about the amount of sugar hidden in these beverages? Today, we’re challenging you to become a Sugar Detective and uncover the truth about the added sugars in your favorite fall drinks.

    a pecan, oat milk blend coffee

    The Riddle:

    In a grande cup of fall delight, pecan and oat unite. But hidden within this creamy blend, how many teaspoons of sugar does it send?

    a cute teen pondering on what drink to have

    Options:

    1. 5 teaspoons (oh, so innocent!)
    2. 8 teaspoons (getting a little suspicious!)
    3. 10 teaspoons (whoa, that’s a lot of sugar!)

    The Answer:

    Option 2: 8 teaspoons (yikes, that’s a whole lotta sugar!)

    The Reality:

    Prepare yourself for the sugar rush of a lifetime with the Iced Pecan Crunch Oat milk Latte from Starbucks! This bad boy contains a whopping 8 teaspoons

    showcasing an overflowing bag of candies

    of sugar, which is basically like chugging down a bag of candy in a single sip 🍬

    The Lowdown on Sugary Drinks:

    Sugary beverages are like the villains of the nutrition world. They’re sneaky, they’re hidden, and they’re super bad for you. Here are some fun facts (not really fun, but you get the idea):

    • Health Risks: Consuming high amounts of sugary drinks is like playing a game of health roulette. You might get lucky, but you might also end up with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. 😱
    • Hidden Sugars: Sugary drinks are like ninjas – they sneak up on you and attack your taste buds with added caloric sweeteners. Be aware of non-diet sodas, fruit ades, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened waters, and sweetened coffee and tea beverages. 🍹
    • Community Impact:Sugary drink consumption is like a bad habit that affects not just you, but your whole community. It’s like a sugar-fueled epidemic that’s hard to shake off. 🌎

    The Call to Action:

    Do not hesitate any longer and become a part of the esteemed Sugar detective movement, where you can take charge of your dietary choices like a true detective. Share your preferred low-sugar beverages and insights in the comments section below to collectively embark on a memorable sugar-free autumn 🍁🍂 Stay updated by following our blog for engaging and enlightening content. Our aim is to simplify health and wellness through our blog posts, one step at a time 🌟

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  • Protein-Packed 2-Minute Egg in a Mug Breakfast for Busy Mornings on the Go

    Protein-Packed 2-Minute Egg in a Mug Breakfast for Busy Mornings on the Go

    Intro

    recipe no. 23

    Hey there, busy individuals! Are you fed up with rushing through your mornings without a satisfying breakfast? Well, prepare to turn your hectic mornings into a delightful experience in just two minutes! Picture kicking off your day with a protein-packed breakfast on the go that not only nourishes your body but also excites your taste buds. By adding an egg twist, you can discover a whole new realm of quick and tasty breakfast options that will leave you feeling revitalized and prepared to tackle the day ahead. Bid farewell to those dull and uninspiring breakfast selections and say hi to a morning routine that is as invigorating as it is nutritious. Let’s ensure that your mornings are not just tolerable, but absolutely fabulous!

    Ingredients:

    ingredients graphic

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp milk
    • 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/4 cup frozen veg mix
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Let’s Get Crackin’!

    • First things first, crack open that egg and drop it like it’s hot into your favorite mug.
    • Pour in the milk and give it a whirl – we’re whisking our way to breakfast bliss!
    • Sprinkle in the shredded cheese because, let’s be real, cheese makes everything egg-stra amazing.
    • Time to sneak in those veggies! Toss in the frozen veg mix for a pop of color and a boost of nutrients. You’re on your way to becoming a breakfast magician!
    • Add a dash of salt and a sprinkle of pepper to season to perfection.
    • Give everything a good stir and pop your mug into the microwave for a whirlwind adventure of 2 minutes.

    Drumroll, Please…

    Behold! Your protein-packed masterpiece is ready to steal the show. Grab a spoon, dive right in, and let the flavors dance on your taste buds.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculator. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional advice.

    Why this Breakfast Delight is your Morning Hero:

    • Quick & Easy: Say goodbye to breakfast stress with this lightning-fast recipe. Two minutes is all it takes to whip up a hearty meal.
    • Protein-Packed: Fuel your day with the power of protein, keeping you energized and ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
    • On-the-Go Goodness: Busy schedule? No problem! This mug of goodness can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. Just grab, go, and conquer your day!

    So, dear busy bees, the next time the morning rush hits, remember this egg-citing recipe. Rise and shine with a smile, a mug full of protein, and the promise of a fantastic day ahead!

    Now, go ahead and make your morning extraordinary with this quick and delicious meal. Egg-celent choice, if I do say so myself! 🍳 #BreakfastGoals

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  • Cake Not Ache

    Cake Not Ache

    Intro to cake not ache

    intro to the recipe

    Have you ever had a chocolate cake but felt guilty for having lots of processed sugars and oils? Did you always think the cake has to be enjoyed only on certain days just because it’s too good to be true to have it always? The recipe I’m about to illustrate today is a chocolate cake with no processed sugars, oils, eggs, or heavy fats. Once you taste it you will come back for more without any sugar guilt. After a lot of research, a lot of learning, and a lot of baking, I am confident to bring forth the decant, rich chocolate cake with vegan frosting, prepped and baked in under an hour.

    Get ready to bake up a storm with this allergy-friendly chocolate cake recipe! It’s so easy, even a cat could do it (if they had opposable thumbs, that is). With just 3 simple steps, you’ll be on your way to chocolatey goodness in no time with a cake not ache – just pure deliciousness!

    Are you ready to be blown away by the recipe? Then, let’s get into it without any delay. psst! Don’t forget the free download for quick inspiration and to inspire others with your twists.

    Ingredients for the cake

    ingredients for the recipe

    Prep and Mix the cake batter

    • Mix together coarsely ground rolled oats, almond flour, cocoa powder baking soda and baking powder, without any lumps.
    • Add the plant based milk to a blender along with 1/4 cup pitted dates and make a mixture.
    • Add vanilla with a pinch of salt and mix together wet and dry ingredients.

    Pour and Bake the cake

    • Preheat the oven.
    • Pour the batter into (either greased or lay a parchment paper) mini cake pans (preferably mini bundt pans).
    • Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.

    Frost the cake and Enjoy

    • To make the cashew frosting, add the soaked cashews along with pitted dates, vanilla and a squeeze of lime to the blender and make a smooth paste and refrigerate it.
    • Once the cakes are completely cool, frost with the cashew cream, and top it with your favourite fruits and nuts to amp it up.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculator. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional advice.

    nutritional facts

    • Serves about 2. But can be a personal cake as well😉.
    • No aches after you eat this cake.
    • Studies have shown that dates however high in calories and natural sugars don’t show any significant effect on blood sugar levels even in diabetic people.
    • Only natural sugars make this cake sweet.
    • Completely cholesterol free.
    • You can use cacao powder, which is meant to be a less processed form of cocoa.
    • This is completely gluten-free and plant-based.
    • If you want a nut-free option, use dairy-free coconut cream mixed with dates paste, and would still taste the same.
    • Rolled oats are a staple breakfast nowadays, making it more accessible in general. Oats are packed with fiber and their stickiness makes them a good alternative to gluten-based foods. Oats are considered to be the most nutrient-dense food.
    • No oils, highly processed plant seed oil, or animal fat is being used. It is magically decadent and melting to have a cake without any trip guilt.

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  • Gotcha Matcha

    Gotcha Matcha

    Intro

    My first encounter with matcha was in the infamous Starbucks. After long walks and tiresome summer outings, a refreshing iced matcha latte would quench my thirst. The ice-cold tea would do wonders in the summer, but what about winter?

    In my experience, matcha can be easily experimented with, it can be added to your coffees, teas, muffins, cookies, and everything above and beyond. It tasted super good in the well-liked matcha lemonade from WAWA, but that was during a hot summer afternoon. My brain said this is the lemonade of life.

    With the chilling winters and hibernations in the watch, a good cup of hot matcha latte would make a difference. This recipe is customizable, with little to no effort, and amazingly prepared at lightning speed. All you gotta have is a microwave oven and a handy dandy whisk. Without any further ado, let’s look at our illustrations for this quick Gotcha Matcha.

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    Ingredients

    Directions

    Prep your Matcha
    • In a small cup add 1/2 tsp matcha (green tea) powder and boiling water.
    • Use either a handheld whisk ora small electric whisk to dissolve matcha.
    Prep your Milk
    • In a microwave safe cup, add oat milk and heat it up for about 30 seconds.
    • Take it out and whisk until frothy.
    • Heat it up for another 1 minute.
    Assemble the Gotcha Matcha
    • Add the dissolved matcha and maple syrup to the milk cup.
    • Sip and Enjoy.

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculator. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional advice.

    • Serves 1 people.
    • Multiply for more people.
    • Matcha is a green tea, with lots of antioxidants and other potential health benefits.
    • Unlike other green teas, matcha tea powder is made out of the entire green leaf.
    • Matcha tea is said to have 137 times higher catechins (flavonoids) than any other green teas, making its concentrated amounts of antioxidants helpful for the preventing certain diseases and reducing cell damage.
    • Studies have that regular consumption of green teas, especially matcha is beneficial for both physical and mental health, with no conflict of interests, mostly because of its anti inflammatory and high antioxidant properties.
    • In the recent studies, matcha has shown incredible stress buster or improve cognitive functions in middle aged and older adults. Matcha with caffeine has shown that they have improved both attention and amount of work in psychological stress compared to caffeine alone.
    • Another study showed that matcha has potential controlling effect on obesity and its metabolic disorders.
    • With lots of benefits, it does have a downside if you overdo it, which is more than 2 cups everyday. As delicious as it sounds, this recipe is one of the most straightforward and rich, plant based tea you can start your day with or end with.

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  • Top 5 Recipes for an Awesome Autumn

    Top 5 Recipes for an Awesome Autumn

    Intro

    What else can be an awesome start to the autumn with foods filled with veggies but hidden? If you are dairy free and on vegan diet, this signature cheese sauce is going to satiate the cheesy cravings and make wholesome recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. These recipes are delicious, homemade, and most of all affordable and efficient while making. This cheese recipe is a good meal prep, make ahead dish with lots of veggies, and still tasting cheesy with the blessings of nooch.

    The Signature Cheese Sauce “Say cheese”

    **”Say cheese”**sauce is cheesy and exclusively plant powered. Who knew plants can be wonderful in taste if enjoyed the right way. Homemade salads, or homemade meals can be wholesome with just this sauce. I have more details and facts about it in the recipe page, and this is base for all the top five awesome cheesy goodness you can try at home this autumn.

    Here’s a list and a quick sneak into the top 5 awesome Autumn recipes.

    No Say Queso Quesadilla

    • This has all the cheesy goodness loaded with protein and veggies to make it wholesome.
    • It is completely plant based, so there’s no dairy and meat.
    • Dip and Dive in with your favourite dips.
    • This vegan Quesadilla matches with homemade Mayo-n-Guac and salsa.

    Quick Fix Corn Toast

    • This is an excellent toast, unlike any regular one, but first, what is a regular toast? Nah, No toast is regular. It is all about the twists you can add to a toast and leave your taste buds tantalizing.
    • The best thing that can happen to your bread is toppings, fillings and spread. There’s sweet and savoury things to choose from.
    • Minimal prep is required and you can say no to doing a lot of dishes.
    • It has ***”CORN”***y goodness and ***”CHEESE”***y richness which comes from the signature sauce.

    Vegan Nachos

    • Are you tired of having nachos with meat and nothing else but lettuce like a salad? Here is a recipe with ingredients so tasty and delicious that you might not regret having them with chips.
    • This recipe is about making your cheat days or normal days healthy and extra nutritious.
    • For this recipe you could choose a variety of beans from red, black, pinto, pink, black eyed peas and garbanzo.
    • This recipe is loaded with cheese, beans and all plants goodness. It is not a salad, but very little preparation is needed.
    • This recipe calls for group party or just to make your cheat days more special.

    Vegan Hidden Veggies Pasta

    • Have you ever heard of picky eaters having a wholesome meal? No? Well, this recipe might give you a big nod to say yes to veggies. It smells cheesy, it tastes flavourful, no fancy ingredients required and best of all it is homemade pasta.
    • Not much preparation required as well.
    • First of all it is creamy and not greasy at all.
    • All the creamy, cheesy goodness comes from the cheese sauce.
    • Can you believe you can say no to oil in your pasta?
    • This recipe is amazingly homemade and definitely up for some modifications.

    Yes, Naan Can

    • Enjoy a naan as an amazing vegan, vegetarian pizza, loaded with toppings.
    • Naan can be bought from a store or made at home following few easy steps, by adding water to flour, instant yeast, and oil and make into a soft dough.
    • Since naan can be prepared in many ways, I would love you to try this homemade pizza with naan as a makeshift pizza base. It is easy ,vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, and deliciously homemade.
    • The cheese sauce and toppings make this recipe a whole meal.

    Now you know how to make cheese sauce and a variety of recipes with it, I would like to know what you think about it. If you enjoyed making it or just reading it share it with your friends and family to make an awesome homemade inspiriting recipes.

    These listed recipes are only a start, check out my website for more interesting recipes with plant powered ingredients and recipes which are illustrated visually.

    For more tasty, vegan, vegetarian recipes follow thegraphicfoodgirl.com beautifully illustrated with graphics and real food. Your views and comments inspire me a lot.

  • Healthy Vegan Protein Scoop at Home

    Healthy Vegan Protein Scoop at Home

    Intro

    If you are a vegan, or looking for that protein powder with nutrients and plant dense benefits, then, you’ve come to the right place. This is a homemade recipe which can be easily stored. Can you believe that it is a complete plant based recipe without any empty calories? This can be modified or adjusted to your liking as well. It can be used in so many drink recipes without altering in taste or flavour of your homemade drinks. Only 3 easy and quick steps are used for this recipe (Dry roast, Pulse and Scoop).

    I mostly used nuts, seeds and only one kind of dry fruit for sweetness, therefore It has no added sugars. It might be used for your pre or post workout sessions, or energy drink after a stressful day, or added to your lattes and chai for nutrient rich kick. It can be added to your smoothies, smoothie bowls, granola and cereal for extra richness and goodness. The ingredients used are available at home, mostly part of our vegan, vegetarian diets. This recipe is good for all the gluten free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarians, as well as non vegetarians to try.

    ***psst!***Don’t forget the free download for quick inspiration or to inspire others with favourite add ins.

    Equipment

    All you will need are

    • A nice cast iron pan, or some kind of pan which won’t heat up the ingredients quickly.
    • A spatula.
    • A blender preferably with a pulse mode. (If the mixture is blended without control, it will release natural oils and make butter.)

    Ingredients

    Directions

    Dry roast, Pulse and Scoop
    1. Dry roast the nuts and seeds in a cast iron pan in orderly fashion ON LOW TO MEDIUM FLAME, without chia seeds and dry dates.
    2. Once they are aromatic, turn off the flame.
    3. Cool them completely.
    4. PULSE the roasted nuts and seeds along with chia seeds and dry dates, avoid any chances of releasing natural oils present in the seeds and nuts.
    5. Once a fine powder is formed, it is ready to be scooped into your favourite recipes.

    Nutritional Value

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • This recipe makes about 50 tbsp. Approx. 3 cups and a couple of tbsp.
    • The calories are amazing less for a table of serving.
    • It is packed with protein and makes it for a good start of the day.
    • The nuts and seeds mixed together makes it a better combination rather than having only one or two types of nuts.
    • Dry dates are used in this recipe to add natural sweetness to the mix, so while adding to your favourite homemade drinks, you can avoid other processed sweeteners.
    • The recipe has ingredients good in monounsaturated fats, the good kind of fat like almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts and omega 3 fatty acids present in flax seeds, chia seeds sunflower seeds which is essential mostly for individuals following vegan or plant based diet.
    • It is rich in Vitamin B complex, which is another vitamin largely found in nuts like almonds, walnuts and pistachios. B complex vitamin is an important vitamin essential for body’s immune health and aid in promoting cell growth, improving eyesight among many other things.
    • This recipe can be a stand alone protein drink or just an amazing add ins to your favourite homemade drinks. Stay tuned for more extraordinary recipes using this protein mix.

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  • Vegan Hidden Veggies Pasta

    Vegan Hidden Veggies Pasta

    Intro

    Have you ever heard of picky eaters having a wholesome meal? No? Well, this recipe might give you a big nod to say yes to veggies. It smells cheesy, it tastes flavourful, no fancy ingredients required and best of all it is homemade pasta.

    Choose your Pasta

    Your pasta can be freshly made, dried, or gluten free variety. Pasta can be your home’ favourite variety. Pasta is best eaten al dente, which means to the tooth. It should have the tenderness to chew but you should still be able to bite it. Cooking times depends on the pasta you choose. Covering pasta pot might help cook pasta fast enough.

    This recipe needs no baking. Everything goes in one pot, you can use the same pot in which you boil the pasta. Not much preparation required as well. You can sub canned tomatoes to the fresh ones. You can skip sugar if you use roma tomato variety. This recipe is homemade, and uses the signature cheese sauce with lots of vegetables and nuts. It is a plus point for vegans, vegetarian from which they benefit a lot from. This recipe is wholesome, packed with vegetable goodness but hidden.

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    Ingredients

    Directions

    One pot pasta Boil
    • On a high heat, boil water in a pot.
    • Once the water starts rolling boiling, add salt and pasta.
    • Boil it for 7-10 mins, or until the pasta is al dente.
    • Turn off the heat and drain the pasta.
    One pot pasta sauce
    • In the same pot, add chopped spinach, chopped tomato and sugar.
    • Mash them and bring together the vegetables.
    • Add the signature cheese sauce, basil and oregano, chilli flakes and salt to taste.
    • Once everything combines well, stir in pasta and mix well.

    Enjoy this pasta with a very good glass of smoothie for wholesome meal.

    Nutritional Value

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • This makes about 1 – 2 servings.
    • Pasta is carb rich but the special vegetables and meat you add makes it a wholesome meal.
    • The cheese sauce used is gluten free and dairy free and it makes a plant based cheese.
    • No oil needed, and makes it cholesterol free.
    • This recipe has protein, enough fiber and other essential nutrients.
    • Spinach is very good for our health, and you can substitute it with other greens like broccoli rabe, baby spinach and baby kale.
    • You can make it ahead, refrigerate it and reheat as a part of meal prep.
    • This goes well with your favourite add ins like beyond meat if you would like the meaty pasta.
    • Don’t forget to check out the well illustrated recipe with graphics and easy steps you can follow.

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  • Vegan Nachos

    Vegan Nachos

    Intro

    Are you tired of having nachos with meat and nothing else but lettuce like a salad? Here is a recipe with ingredients so tasty and delicious that you might not regret having them with chips.

    I don’t remember the last time I had nachos in a restaurant, because once I knew homemade ones are easy and delicious to make, going back for them was a big NO. First of all, the price and and the quantity don’t match. It is not wholesome. Chips are considered to be bad for health, but what about the protein in it? Chicken or beef, beans or corn are very nominal, don’t necessarily make a meal. This recipe is about making your cheat days or normal days healthy and extra nutritious.

    Plant Based Protein

    For this recipe you could choose a variety of beans from red, black, pinto, pink, black eyed peas and garbanzo. They can either be canned or properly cooked homemade beans. Soya chunks or soya curls used are completely gluten free, and are made with soy bean flour. You can use my signature cheese sauce for this recipe instead of conventional or dairy cheese and still get the cheesy flavor, which is again an amazing recipe with protein infused in it.

    Let’s dive into the goodness of cheese and chips with this easy, quick and delicious homemade nachos recipe.

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    Ingredients

    Directions

    Prep and Seasoning
    1. Heat up a pan add about 1 tsp oil , and sizzle cumin seeds along with diced onions and ginger.
    2. Stir in about a quarter cup chopped tomato and boiled beans without water along with boiled soya chunks.
    3. Season well with salt, chili powder, and taco seasoning if you prefer.
    4. Once everything is combined, turn off the heat, add a dollop of signature cheese sauce, cilantro and a tablespoon of lime.
    Equipment and Temperature
    1. On a baking tray which fits the air fryer, layer tortilla chips, a deliberate amount of cheese sauce and the hot seasoned mix.
    2. After about two layers, you can drizzle hot sauce, sprinkle jalapeños, tomato and onions.
    3. At 330º, in the pre heated air fryer pop the layered chips and air fry for 7 mins.
    4. If using an oven, broil the layered chips for 5 mins.
    Done and Dip ready
    • Once done, you can drizzle some dairy free sour cream, dip it in the signature Mayo-n-Gauc or homemade salsa.
    • Enjoy with fresh lime and mint agua fresca.

    Nutrition Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • Serves about 2-3 people.
    • This is delicious and amazingly filled with nutrients.
    • If you are new to beans or prefer meat to beans, this recipe might change your mind.
    • This recipe has enough calories, and zero in cholesterol if you can cook the mix without oil.
    • No fancy equipments required. An oven can do as well as an air fryer.
    • Protein is present in both beans and soya chunks, are considered great add ins to a basic food recipe.
    • The cheese sauce used makes a great substitute as well as nutritious dairy free cheesy love to savour with your chips.
    • You could try making your own baked tortilla chips following easy simple steps like baking corn tortillas.

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  • Friendly KimBap

    Friendly KimBap

    Intro

    Hope you are not moving on from the latest and the most celebrated K drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo, because I have something really special from it. As we all know, K drama is about love, drama, action, suspense, thrill, and food. This series has lot of drama, and the fair dealings the characters have with each other is top notch. The drama is about the character who is on spectrum and the odds she faces with the world, yet proving to be Extraordinary in her own way.

    The depiction of food like any other Kdrama went beyond the viewers excitement, because the easy, delicious, homemade recipe got famous in the world of internet. It is the one that Dong Geu Rami, Extraordinary Attorney Woo’s best friend, in episode 8, makes breakfast for two with a quick, easy and undeniably delicious looking and yummy tasting KimBap.

    The fried egg along with caramelized kimchi for a kimbap is Attorney approved. Let’s get into this recipe to dwell in the present with this quick, easy, delicious, and homemade KimBap.

    psst! Don’t forget the free download, very well illustrated for a quick and easy inspiration.

    Ingredients

    Directions

    Frying the Egg and Kimchi

    1. Grease a pan with about 1/2 tbsp sesame oil.
    2. Crack an egg and fry it easy over or crispy until done.
    3. Add your fav seasonings like soy sauce, chopped red chili, sriracha, or spring onions.
    4. In the same pan, sauté kimchi with a pinch of sugar until it is aromatically caramelized.

    Layout and Folding

    • Fold Sushi nori starting from bottom edge to form a rectangle and fold either from right or left to form a valley fold square.
    • Unfold the sheet and lay out the ingredients starting with a thin layer of rice on the bottom squares and an egg and caramelized kimchi on the top squares.
    • Once it is properly placed, cut the middle of the bottom part.
    • Fold and overlap the seaweed and ingredients, until a square is formed.
    • Finally cut the square into triangle and plate.
    • Don’t forget to check my graphically illustrated recipe.

    Nutrition Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • Serves about 2-3 people.
    • Sea weed is super nutritive and considered to add extra nutrients and minerals.
    • Nori is a red algae, dried and sold in the form of sheets.
    • It is eaten as snack, or can be a part of the meal or can be taken as a supplement.
    • Nori has Vitamin B12 which is very vital for vegetarians.
    • Research has shown that it is important in blood sugar control, and may as well improve immune system.
    • Eggs used are very good in vitamin D and protein which make for a good protein rich breakfast.
    • Kimchi is a nutrient rich and contains probiotics which has benefits of improving gut health and immune system. Caramelizing kimchi brings out the nuttiness and makes a great side dish as well as a add ins like in this Kimbap or fried rice.
    • Overall, recipe is quick, easy and deliciously homemade, which can be your favorite as well.

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  • Quick Fix Corn Toast

    Quick Fix Corn Toast

    Intro

    Are you ready for a quick fulfilling toast? This is an excellent toast, unlike any regular one, but first, what is regular toast? Nah, No toast is regular. It is all about the twists you can add to a toast and leave your taste buds tantalizing.

    The best thing that can happen to your bread is toppings, fillings and spread. There’s sweet and savory things to choose from. The bread can be toasted, fried, sandwiched and crumbled for crusts, hence letting in on its secret that there are amazingly substantial ways to a slice of bread.

    I always choose a nutritious bread from my pantry. Your bread can be whole meal, whole wheat, gluten free, multigrain, thin sliced or thick sliced, sourdough bread, rye bread, sprouted bread, a brioche, a baguette, a bagel, a white bread, a ciabatta and something else.

    This very well done in an airfryer or conventionally on stovetop. Minimal prep and dishes used to make this recipe. Let’s not wait any further and dive and dig into this easy, delicious and homemade recipe.

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    Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Spread my signature Mayo-n-Guac (mashed avocado) and Cheese sauce (place a slice of cheese) on the bread.
    2. Add about a couple of tablespoons of frozen or fresh corn and chopped spinach on the bread.
    3. In a preheated air fryer at 330ºF ,air fry the bread for 7-10 mins or until the cheese melts OROn medium heat, add a little oil to the pan, place the bread and cover it until the veggies are cooked thoroughly.
    4. Once done, turn off and plate the toast and season with chilli flakes for kick!!!

    Don’t you think it’s as easy as breeze!!!

    Nutritional Facts

    The information here is just an estimate and derived from an online nutritional analyzer or calculators. It is only for courtesy and convenience. Not to be considered as an alternative to professional’s advice.

    • This recipe serves a min of 2 people.
    • This recipe is cholesterol free.
    • This recipe is a complete plant based and dairy free if you have my signature cheese sauce along with Mayo-n-Guac.
    • Corn and spinach make a very delectable fusion of nutrients.
    • 1/2 a cup of raw spinach has heavenly benefits. It is rich in fiber which aids in digestive health.
    • It has overall health boosting benefits like improving eye health, prevent certain cancers and lower blood pressure.
    • Corn is keto friendly, low in carbs and calories. It has vitamins and minerals vital for our body.
    • If my signature cheese sauce has been used here, it undoubtedly has a lot of health benefits and ZERO cholesterol.
    • This recipe is quick, easy, and def delicious and homemade.

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