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Homemade Beet Gnocchi Recipe

Homemade Red  Beet Gnocchi-  the vibrant pink colour will add fun to your kids plate.  These are beautiful, soft little parcels of potato,   beetroot  and  Parmesan.  Typically  Gnocchi  made with potatoes, this  gnocchi  is instead made with beets ! Tossed in a butter, Parmesan cheese  with wilted baby spinach.  Total Time: 40 mins  Serves: 4 INGREDIENTS:  1 Large beetroot 2 medium  potatoes 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt+more for boiling ½ cup  grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1 tbsp butter 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese(optional) 2 tablespoons  fresh Baby Spinach 1 tsp Italian seasoning METHOD: 1.  Boil the Beetroot and potatoes in pressure cooker or large pot until fork tender. 2. In Mixing bowl add 1 cup whole wheat flour, boiled and mashed beet and potatoes, salt  and fold until the dough comes together. You may need ...

Healthy Zucchini Lasagna

Healthy Zucchini Lasagna  is a delicious, low-carb, Vegan, wheat-free and gluten-free  made with zucchini ribbons, organic red marinara sauce, and almond  'ricotta' cheese! This recipe uses zucchini ribbons in place of pasta but is still satisfying and full of Lasagna flavor. Total Time:  1hr Serves : 9 Squares INGREDIENTS : Vegan Ricotta: 2 cups raw soaked blanched almonds 1/2 cup fresh basil  2 tsp dried oregano/Italian Seasoning 1 medium lime(~1 Tbsp ) 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil  1 tsp  salt + pinch black pepper 1/2 cup Almond milk  1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (optional) Marinara Sauce: 2 Cups store brought Marinara sauce or you can prepare from scratch(using below ingredients) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium sized chopped onions 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 chopped tomato 1/2 cup tomato puree salt Other: 3 medium zucchini 2 tbsp Vegan Parmesan cheese(option...

Spaghetti Pasta with Vegetables and Creamy Coconut milk

Spaghetti Pasta with Vegetables and Creamy Coconut milk is healthy, creamy and spicy ,which is the fusion of Italian and Thai cuisine.  This pasta recipe is   loaded with fresh  vegetables and creamy coconut milk , thickened to create a luscious, creamy  coating to the  pasta  that I think is just heavenly. On top of this Its Vegan ! Total Time: 30 mins Serves : 3  INGREDIENTS : 4 tsp Olive oil 1/2 chopped onions 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup Tomato puree 1/2 Red Bell Pepper 1/2 Orange Bell Pepper 1/2 Green Bell Pepper 100 gm spinach 2 tsp Basil Leaves 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp red chilli paste 1 cup coconut milk(add more if it needs to be more creamy) 400 gm Spaghetti pasta (Use whole wheat pasta for healthy option) Method: 1.  Bring a large pot of  salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions for al-dente.(10-15 mins). 2. Drain the...

Strawberry Panna Cotta

Strawberry Panna Cotta is Italian dessert ,  which is so light,  Silky smooth  and refreshing . This  Creamy Panna Cotta made with fresh strawberries  perfect for summer days.  It’s so easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. Total Time: 15 mins+ 3-4 hrs to set Serves : 6  INGREDIENTS: 12 fresh strawberries 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup whole milk 1 and 1/2 teaspoons Agar Agar (vegan Gelatin) 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract whipped cream(optional) METHOD: 1.Puree the strawberries until very smooth 2.Push the puree through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the seeds and pulp. set aside.  3.Pour the whole milk into a large saucepan.Sprinkle with the Agar-Agar and let sit until it softens, about 5 minutes. 4.Add the salt, sugar, and pureed strawberries to the above mixture. Heat over medium heat, stirring until Agar Agar dissolves and until the mixture simmers. Th...