Friday, January 11, 2019

Vegan Pumpkin Crepes

This recipe of vegan pumpkin crepes filled with carrots, herbed non-dairy yogurt and chervil makes a lovely lunch for 2 or a light brunch.

Serving Size: 2
Yield: 4 crepes

Ingredients:

for the crepes:

  • 1 cup chick pea flour
  • 1 cup AP flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

for the filling:

  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and grated

for the sauce:

  • 2 cups non-dairy yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise or fennel
  • ½-¾ cups chervil, cleaned and chopped

for the garnish:

  • a few chervil fronds

Directions:

  1. To make the crepes place the 2 flours in a bowl.
  2. Add the salt, cornstarch and sugar and lightly mix with a fork.
  3. Mix the 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree with the 3 c ups of water.
  4. Peel and grate the carrots.
  5. Clean the chervil, reserve a few as garnish and chop the rest.
  6. Mix the non-dairy yogurt with the anise and pinch of salt and a splash of water.
  7. Add the chopped chervil and mix again.
  8. Heat a large frying pan or crepe pan.
  9. Add a small amount of oil and spread over the pan.
  10. Add 1 soup ladle of crepe batter and lightly fry until there are bubbles on top of the crepe and it looks to be “dry”
  11. Flip the crepe over and lightly cook the other side.
  12. Place the cooked crepe on a serving plate.
  13. Add a small amount of oil to the crepe pan and another ladle of batter.
  14. While the 2nd crepe is cooking, fill the first crepe with a handful of grate4d carrots, some of the yogurt/chervil mixture and fold the crepe in half.
  15. Garnish with a few chervil fronds and continue cooking the 2nd crepe.
  16. This recipe made 4 nice sized crepes.


from Vegalicious http://bit.ly/2QGpvVg
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

New Year, New Brews

Our 2019 drinks menu has landed! We're all about brain health and optimal functioning this month. Click to learn more!
Feel better this January. We’re going to honest here…January is our least favourite month. There we’ve said it and we’ll say it again, it ranks 12 in our list of top months.
Christmas is over, it’s dark outside ALL the time, that Christmas Eve pay cheque; which seemed great then, is now being stretched to the max and to top it all off there is this pressure to make life altering commitments. Quite frankly, we’d rather stay in bed.
But the start of a new year; 2019, is a good time to refocus and think about you. Rather than making promises to the gym and a brand ‘new you’ why not give ‘current you’ a bit of a wellbeing hug. We know we’re not alone in hating January, which is why we’re concentrating on boosting our mood and overall feel good factor; physically and mentally.
We’ve designed 3 drinks to deal with January head on; not only are the ingredients potent stress reducers & immunity boosters but they taste great. A wellbeing hug in a cup.
 
High Vibes Shot 5-HTP, CBD, Mucuna Pruriens, Rose Water, Cherry Active & Coconut M*lk
A powerhouse in a shot glass with 5 active ingredients to make January better. 5-HTP increases serotonin levels giving you a mood boost. Mucuna pruriens and CBD help to alleviate stress and reduce anxiety while rose water and cherry active will give your immune system a much-needed helping hand.
 
Blue Pearl Shot Pearl Powder, E3 Live, Hazelnut M*lk
Just 3 simple ingredients, but this delicious tasting shot has the power to turn your day around. Pearl powder (your new best friend) has been used in Chinese medicine for years as a calming, mind stabiliser and for radiant skin. E3 live, a complete food, provides over 65 vitamins, minerals, amino acids and essential fatty acids for an all-round wellness uplift.
 
Bloom & Glow Latte Ashwagandha, Pearl, Rose Water, Beetroot, Coconut Nectar, Oat M*lk
Ashwagandha, an adaptogen, will relieve feelings of stress and anxiety along with giving you an immune boost. Pearl powder will add to the calming effect making this the most chilled out latte around. A great swap for your morning latte or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
 
Available in all store throughout January and February. Share your pictures of them with us on Instagram @planetorganic
 

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