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  • Say Cheese

    Say Cheese

    Intro

    Real cheese is traditionally made from dairy , but what about vegan cheese? Vegan cheese is made with one or more veggie along with nuts and oils. Of course, there are a collection of store bought vegan cheese but at the cost of preservatives and things which we might be sceptical about.

    This is a two easy quick steps recipe you can follow to make a homemade, vegan, dairy free, yummy delicious cheese sauce. The ingredients are easy and readily found in your pantry. You can make numerous and assortment of eatables, if you are hankering for some cheese and following a dairy free and vegan diet. This is wholesome to eat and easy to make.

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    Ingredients

    Directions

    1. In an IP, add 1 cup water and steam your veggies and nuts for 10 mins at high pressure, in a steaming basket.
    2. After 10 mins of natural release, Open the IP very carefully, by pressing the valve.
    3. In a blender, add your boiled veggies and nuts, along with the seasonings.
    4. At this point add the veggie stock cube, and nutritional yeast.
    5. Blend until everything comes together ,fully mashed, and creamy.

    That’s it ! The ultimate no cheese-cheese sauce is up for some game.

    There’s lots you can do with this sauce.

    • A dip
    • A spread
    • In mac and cheese and many more.

    This is easy and quick to make.This is one of my home made comfort food to go, stashed away in the freezer for a week but finished before I know it!

    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 makes approx. 7-8 servings.
    • This cheese is packed with veggie and nut power.
    • The nutritional yeast aka nooch , is an inactive yeast used in cooking to give umami flavour and its low sodium and low calorific nature makes it a very decent ingredients for vegan, dairy free, gluten free diets.
    • Nooch when fortified is rich in vit B12, vit B6 etc.
    • The chickpeas and nuts are protein rich ingredients.
    • The pumpkin seeds are fiber rich.
    • Celery and carrots rich in vit K(blood clotting and bone strength) and beta carotene(improve immune system and assist good vision) respectively.
    • Thus, a homemade cheese sauce is the best nutritious, most delicious, nonetheless easy to make.

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  • Mayo-N-Guacamole Toast

    Mayo-N-Guacamole Toast

    Intro

    The fruit that tastes and feels like butter when ripe is avocado. Avocados have always been my portable fruit next to apples and bananas. They are easy to cut, and scoop. They’ve become one of the best in nutrition and one of the most versatile fruit in the households now a days.

    According to the Food Source Information(colorado integrated food safety centre of excellence) , the world wide production of avocados has increased from 4.6 bil to lbs in 1994 to 6.8 bil lbs in 2004.They fall under the superfood category.

    Pick your avocados

    Avocados come in different shapes and sizes. However they may look, all avocados are creamy on the inside with nutty flavor.

    Usually avocados are best used when ripe. How to pick your avocado is by simply checking for green part under the stalk while it is still hard. I always get my avocados unripe from store and leave it on the counter to let it ripe.

    Here is an easy, quick and most delicious recipe that is home-made, so you can enjoy, repeat and get inspired.

    Ingredients

    Directions

    For The guacamole recipe:

    1. In a large bowl mash up the avocado,and mix in chopped onion, chopped tomato, finely chopped Jalapenos, chopped cilantro, lime juice.
    2. At the end fold in regular mayonnaise(or vegan Mayo), pepper and salt to taste.

    Now for the toast:

    1. Toast the bread(preferably a multigrain bread)
    2. Spread the guacamole.
    3. Finally sprinkle some Chia seeds, and Enjoy.

    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.

    • Avocados are the most versatile fruits we can add in our lifestyle.
    • Avocados are intense with vitamins and minerals.
    • They are high in fibre, hence proved to improve your gut health.
    • They are rich in vitamins like E and C and minerals like folate and potassium, important especially for women in their trimesters, according to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information.
    • They are wholesome for a low carb diet.
    • They improve overall diet and lifestyle quality.

    My recipes are analyzed @VeryWellFit.

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  • Suit the fruit

    Suit the fruit

    Intro

    A smoothie is an art of blending. The elements in it are up for modification. So, here is the best smoothie recipe for those tired of eating them. Make, memorize and MELT in the goodness of fruits.

    Select Fruit

    • Fresh fruit are abundant these days, without any seasonal preferences. They can be pretty dear to your money bag.
    • Frozen fruit are fancy , come in all preserved, packed and peaked with freshness and nutrients. They can be a give away during certain times of the year, and stored in the freezer for a great deal.

    Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Start by adding almond milk to the blender.
    2. Add the fruit
    3. Blend together
    4. Pour and sip away.

    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.

    • The nutrients in a plant based diet are abundant.
    • Vitamin C and Antioxidants are majorly found in the berries, and they pretty much can reduce the risk of heart diseases.
    • More than just being a delicious tropical fruit, these mangoes are rich in fiber and antioxidants, which support heart health.
    • Watermelons are the most refreshing, hydrating, and sweet summer fruit if you can pick the right one. They are dense with nutrients and minerals which might aid in lowering the risk of heart diseases.

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