appetizer
Recipes and dishes that can be used as appetizers.
Chili black bean soup
This soup is dramatic and delicious. The chilli and garlic give it a really strong flavor that’s also full of goodness. If you find dried beans too time consuming to cook, feel free to use canned beans.
Mediterranean couscous
Healthy, fast and filling, this Mediterranean couscous salad is what you could call healthy comfort food.
Lemon shrimp risotto
Risotto is great comfort food. An added plus point: Because it’s naturally so creamy you don’t really need much oil or fat for cooking. You can make a risotto meal out of virtually any ingredients you have on hand. This recipe combines shrimp, lemon and spring onions but you can experiment with fish and mushrooms too. Add a handful of chopped chillies if you like it hot!
Carrot and sweet potato soup
What happens when you have a few sweet potatoes left over, but not enough for a whole dish? Add some carrot and prepare a carrot ans sweet potato soup instead; and vice versa.
Asparagus couscous salad
This asparagus couscous salad is not only healthy but quick.
Lemon puy lentils & poached eggs
Puy lentils originate from France and have a distinct flavor. They also cook much faster than other varieties.
Hearty lentil casserole
Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.
Eggplant mozzarella rolls
Eggplant with Italian flavor to deliver a meat free appetizer or light lunch recipe. This recipe also has the advantage of being gluten free.
Baby spinach and chickpea stir fry
Although suitable for the strictest vegetarians, this recipe for spinach and chickpea is an example of a well balanced dish that can please everyone.
Asparagus and Mascarpone risotto
The Mascarpone cheese in this risotto adds an extra creamy taste.