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Loaded Chicken Bake / Zapečena piletina sa sirom i pancetom

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Guys, this dish is freaking amazing! We absolutely love that it’s low carb, yet super flavourful and delicious. If you’re doing low carb or keto, definitely give this a go.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 1.41 EUR per serving / 5.65 EUR for all)

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (4.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

1 medium-sized zucchini (0.20 EUR)

100 g melty cheese (0.53 EUR)

50 g pancetta (0.53 EUR)

2 tbsp shredded Grana Padano (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Cut any small dangly pieces off the chicken breast halves, then make about 4-5 incisions on each half of the chicken breast, making sure not to cut the meat all the way through. Rub the chicken well on all sides with olive oil, salt and pepper. Thinly slice the zucchini, cheese and pancetta, then stuff the chicken breast until you use up all ingredients. I also made small sandwiches from the dangly chicken pieces, zucchini, cheese and pancetta. Spread out the chicken on the prepared baking tray, then sprinkle with Grana Padano (or any other hard shredded cheese of your choice). Bake for 40 minutes, until everything is nicely golden-browned and the cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

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Ljudi moji, ovo jelo je ludnica! Mi smo oduševljeni činjenicom da je ovo jelo sa malom količinom ugljikohidrata, ali i dalje jako, jako ukusno. Ako ste slučajno u nekom low-carb ili keto režimu, definitivno isprobajte ovo.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 10,58 kn po porciji / 42,32 kn za sve)

1 velika odkoštena pileća prsa bez kože (30,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

1 srednje velika tikvica (1,50 kn)

100 g topivog sira (4,00 kn)

50 g pancete (4,00 kn)

2 žlice ribanog Grana Padana (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C i obložite protvan papirom za pečenje. Sa pilećih prsa odrežite sve one male komadiće koji znaju labavo visiti sa donje strane, pa onda svaku polovicu pilećih prsa zarežite 4-5 puta nožem, pazeći da prorezi ne idu skroz do kraja. Piletinu dobro natrljajte sa solju, paprom i maslinovim uljem. Tanko narežite tikvicu, sir i pancetu, pa pileća prsa raširite kao lepezu i u proreze ugurajte sve sastojke. Ja sam od onih komadićaka piletine također složila i mini sendviče sa tikvicom, sirom i pancetom. Piletinu rasporedite po pripremljenom protvanu te sve posipajte sa Grana Padanom (ili kojim drugim tvrdim ribanim sirom po vašem izboru). Pecite 40-tak minuta, dok se sve lijepo ne zapeče, a sir ne postane bublast. Poslužite odmah.

Loaded Chicken Bake / Zapečena piletina sa sirom i pancetom

Easy Endive and Roasted Red Pepper Salad (vegan) / Jednostavna salata od endivije i pečenih crvenih paprika (veganska)

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This simple and easy salad is my new favorite. You can whip it up in only minutes and if you have some extra protein on the side, it makes a satisfying and filling meal. Adding a scoop of ajvar to it is also not a bad idea, but here’s the basic version for you all.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 1 serving / 1.48 EUR)

Large handful of endive (0.27 EUR)

¼ of small purple onion (0.03 EUR)

6 cherry tomatoes (0.40 EUR)

2 roasted red pepper fillets (0.53 EUR)

Juice of half of the lemon (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp olive oil (0.09 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash and clean all the veggies. Tear the endive into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl. Thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes and tear the red pepper fillets into strips. Toss all the veggies with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

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Ova jednostavna salata je moj novi favorit. Možete ju pripremiti u svega nekoliko minuta, a ako sa strane imate i neki protein, imati ćete i ukusan mali obrok. Također, salata će biti odlična i ako u nju dodate i koju žlicu ajvara, ali u nastavku je osnovna verzija.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 1 porciju / 11,07 kn)

Veliki pregršt endivije (2,00 kn)

¼ malog ljubičastog luka (0,25 kn)

6 cherry rajčica (3,00 kn)

2 fileta pečenih crvenih paprika (4,00 kn)

Sok od ½ limuna (1,00 kn)

2 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,66 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite i očistite svo povrće. Endiviju natrgajte na komadiće veličine zalogaja i stavite u veliku zdjelu. Tanko narežite luk, raspolovite rajčice, a paprike natrgajte u trakice. Svo povrće pomiješajte sa sokom od limuna, maslinovim uljem, soli i paprom. Poslužite odmah.

Easy Endive and Roasted Red Pepper Salad (vegan) / Jednostavna salata od endivije i pečenih crvenih paprika (veganska)

Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Pea Quinoa / Losos na žaru sa kvinojom, brokulom i graškom

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Since Lent is underway and many of you are incorporating more fish and seafood into your diet, here is a lunch idea for you to try out.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 generous servings / 3.14 EUR per serving / 6.27 EUR for all)

For the salmon:

300 grams salmon fillets (4.00 EUR)

1 tbsp olive oil (0.04 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.02 EUR)

For quinoa:

1 broccoli flower (0.80 EUR)

1 tbsp olive oil (0.04 EUR)

1 small onion (0.07 EUR)

2 garlic cloves (0.07 EUR)

1 large carrot (0.10 EUR)

½ cup frozen peas (0.10 EUR)

1 tbsp tomato paste (0.13 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp ground coriander (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

½ cup quinoa (0.50 EUR)

1 and ½ cups water (–)

Optional for serving:

½ of a lemon (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash and pat dry the salmon. Set aside. Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies, including the broccoli stem. I decided to steam the broccoli florets on top of the quinoa pot for some bright green deliciousness, but feel free to dump those straight into the pot if you’re too lazy for this extra step. Wash quinoa in a colander under the running water.

Add the oil to a pot, then sauté the onion for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Add in garlic, broccoli stem and carrots. Stir and cook those for a few minutes to slightly caramelize before adding in peas, tomato paste, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, coriander, paprika, parsley, bay leaf, quinoa and water. Bring to a rolling boil, place a steaming rack with broccoli florets on top and cover tightly with a lid. Reduce heat to low and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.

While the quinoa is cooking, season salmon with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cook on a grilling pan for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once the quinoa is cooked, plate everything and serve drizzled with lemon juice and some lemon wedges.

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Pošto je vrijeme korizme i mnogi se trude u svoj meni ubaciti više ribe i morskih plodova, evo vam jedna ideja za ručak koju možete isprobati.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 izdašne porcije / 23,39 kn po porciji / 46,78 kn za sve)

Za losos:

300 g filea lososa (30,00 kn)

1 žlica maslinovog ulja (0,33 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,15 kn)

Za kvinoju:

1 glavica brokule (6,00 kn)

1 žlica maslinovog ulja (0,33 kn)

1 mali luk (0,50 kn)

2 češnja češnjaka (0,50 kn)

1 velika mrkva (0,75 kn)

½ šalice smrznutog graška (0,75 kn)

1 žlica koncentrata od rajčice (1,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

½ žličice mljevenog korijandera (0,25 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,25 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

½ šalice kvinoje (3,75 kn)

1 i ½ šalica vode (–)

Po želji za serviranje:

½ limuna (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite i kuhinjskim ručnikom posušite losos, pa stavite na stranu. Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte povrće, uključujući i stabljiku brokule. Ja sam cvjetiće brokule skuhala na pari u istom loncu iznad kvinoje, da imamo nešto zeleno i hrskavo, ali vi slobodno sve ubacite zajedno u lonac ako ste lijeni za taj ekstra korak. Kvinoju dobro isperite u cjediljci pod tekućom vodom.

Ulje dodajte u lonac i par minuta dinstajte luk da postane staklast. Ubacite u lonac češnjak, stabljiku brokule i mrkvu. Promiješajte i kuhajte koju minutu da se sve blago karamelizira, pa onda dodajte grašak, koncentrat rajčice, sol, papar, češnjak u prahu, čili, korijander, slatku papriku, peršin, lovor, kvinoju i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, stavite preko toga rešetku za kuhanje na pari sa cvjetićima brokule, te sve skupa čvrsto poklopite. Smanjite vatru na laganu i sve zajedno kuhajte 15 minuta.

Dok se kvinoja kuha, losos začinite maslinovim uljem, solju i paprom. Pržite ga oko 3-4 minute sa svake strane na gril tavi. Kada je kvinoja gotova, sve skupa servirajte pokapano sokom od limuna i sa još kojom kriškom limuna za dekoraciju.

Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Pea Quinoa / Losos na žaru sa kvinojom, brokulom i graškom

Warm Roasted Veggie Salad (vegan) / Topla salata od pečenog povrća (veganska)

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Here’s a super simple warm salad / side dish / snack recipe for you guys, if you need inspiration for something flavorful and colorful. This could also be a good base for a Buddha bowl, so feel free to experiment by adding in some interesting toppings.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.86 EUR per serving / 3.42 EUR for all)

1 large sweet potato (1.00 EUR)

1 large zucchini (0.40 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

500 grams Brussels sprouts (1.00 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

4 tbsp olive oil, divided (0.18 EUR)

Juice of 1 lemon (0.27 EUR)

4 garlic cloves, minced (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies. Spread on a prepared baking sheet and season generously with salt, pepper and two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30-40 minutes, until the veggies are caramelized to your liking. Toss the vegetables with remaining olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic. Serve immediately, or store for later on as a meal prep.

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Evo vam jedan jako jednostavan recept za toplu salatu / prilog / snack, ako vam treba inspiracije za nešto aromatično i šareno. Ovo jelo bi također bila super baza za neki Buddha bowl, pa se slobodno bacite na eksperimentiranje sa raznim zanimljivim dodatcima.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 6,40 kn po porciji / 25,58 kn za sve)

1 veliki batat (7,50 kn)

1 velika tikvica (3,00 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

500 grama prokulica (7,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

4 žlice maslinovog ulja, podijeljene (1,32 kn)

Sok od 1 limuna (2,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka, sitno nasjeckana (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Obložite protvan papirom za pečenje. Operite, ogulite i narežite svo povrće, te ga raširite po pripremljenom protvanu. Dobro začinite sa solju, paprom i dvije žlice maslinovog ulja. Pecite 30-40 minuta, dok se povrće ne karamelizira po vašem ukusu. Pečeno povrće pomiješajte sa preostale dvije žlice maslinovog ulja, limunovim sokom i sjeckanim češnjakom. Poslužite odmah ili spremite za kasnije.

Warm Roasted Veggie Salad (vegan) / Topla salata od pečenog povrća (veganska)

Green Delight Soup (vegan) / Zelena juhica sreće (veganska)

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Since spring is now officially here, I have a super healthy and vibrant green soup for you. If you’re looking for ways to pack more nutrients into your diet, definitely check this recipe out. I used radish leaves in here because I had those on hand after buying a big bunch of radishes (yes, the leaves are edible and really healthy, too). However, feel free to sub the radish leaves for any other leafy greens of your choice like spinach, kale, chard or anything else you might fancy.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 0.59 EUR per serving / 3.55 EUR for all)

3 tbsp olive oil (0.13 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 head of broccoli (0.80 EUR)

500 grams of Brussels sprouts (1.00 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp ground coriander (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

8 cups water (–)

2 cups frozen peas (0.40 EUR)

Large bunch of radish leaves (0.40 EUR)

Juice of 1 lemon (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, peel and chop up all the veggies, including the broccoli stem. Saute the onion on olive oil in a large pot for a few minutes until translucent before adding in garlic, broccoli stems and Brussels sprouts. Cook to slightly caramelize and then add in garlic powder, dried coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper and water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 10 minutes.

After ten minutes add the broccoli florets and frozen peas to the soup. Cook for another 10 minutes, then add in the radish leaves. Leave those to cook for just a couple of minutes to wilt down before taking the soup off the heat. Squeeze in the lemon juice and pulse the soup with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. If you like, you can also reserve a bit of the chunky stuff on the side for garnish. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve immediately, or reserve for later, as this soup reheats wonderfully.

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Pošto nam je proljeće i službeno započelo, evo vam jedna jako zdrava zelena juhica. Ako želite svoju prehranu obogatiti sa dodatnim vitaminima definitivno isprobajte ovaj recept. Ja sam u juhu stavila i lišće od rotkvice jer sam imala ogromnu količinu nakon što sam kupila veliki pušlek (lišće ne samo da je jestivo, već je i jako zdravo). Međutim, vi slobodno lišće rotkvice zamijenite nekom drugom zelenjavom po vašem izboru, kao što su špinat, kelj, blitva ili što već preferirate.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 4,42 kn po porciji / 26,50 kn za sve)

3 žlice maslinovog ulja (0,99 kn)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 glavica brokule (6,00 kn)

500 grama prokulica (7,50 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica mljevenog korijandera (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica soli (0.01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

8 šalica vode (–)

2 šalice smrznutog graška (3,00 kn)

Veliki pregršt svježeg lišća rotkvice (3,00 kn)

Sok od 1 limuna (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće, uključujući i stabljiku od brokule. U velikom loncu luk prodinstajte na maslinovom ulju dok ne postane staklast. Dodajte češnjak, stabljiku brokule i prokulice, pa kuhajte da se povrće lagano karamelizira, te onda ubacite češnjak u prahu, korijander, čili, sol, papar i vodu. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru te onda krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 10 minuta.

Nakon 10 minuta dodajte cvjetiće brokule i grašak, pa kuhajte još 10 minuta. Na kraju dodajte lišće rotkvice i kuhajte sve još samo koju minutu da lišće povene. Maknite juhu s vatre, iscijedite u nju limun i pulsirajte štapnim mikserom dok ne bude kremasta. Ako želite, nešto krupnih komadića možete prethodno sačuvati sa strane za ukrašavanje. Kušajte, prilagodite začine i poslužite. Također, ova se juhica i super podgrijava pa ju možete pripremiti i unaprijed.

Green Delight Soup (vegan) / Zelena juhica sreće (veganska)

Warrior Brownies (gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free) / Warrior Brownies (bez glutena, bez žitarica, bez rafiniranog šećera)

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I suggest that you drop everything you are doing right now and go make these brownies. They are scrumptious, rich and actually on a healthy side. If you opt for a good quality chocolate, they could be refined sugar free too. If you’re more lenient with your paleo regime, these could also work for you.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 24 brownie squares / 0.36 EUR per square / 8.54 EUR for all)

2 eggs (0.40 EUR)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract (0.03 EUR)

½ cup date syrup (0.20 EUR)

1 and ½ cups heavy cream, divided (1.00 EUR)

200 grams dark chocolate, melted and divided (2.67 EUR)

1 and ½ cups almond flour (2.00 EUR)

1 and ½ cups ground walnuts (1.20 EUR)

2 tbsp ground flax seeds (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp raw cacao powder (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp baking powder (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

½ cup raisins (0.20 EUR)

Optional for topping:

3 tbsp crushed blanched almonds (0.40 EUR)

Pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Additional:

Oil for greasing the pan (0.01 EUR)

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METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly oil a square baking pan and line it with parchment paper. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, vanilla and date syrup. Add in 2/3 of melted chocolate and all but 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Mix well until smooth. In a separate bowl mix together the reserved melted chocolate with reserved cream and set this aside. You’ll use up this mixture later on as a ganache.

In a separate bowl, mix together almond flour, ground walnuts, ground flax seeds, cacao powder, baking powder and salt. Pour the egg mixture over dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Fold in raisins and transfer the batter into a prepared pan.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until brownies are set. Pour the reserved ganache over the warm brownies, then sprinkle with salt and crushed almonds. Chill the brownies completely before slicing and serving.

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Predlažem vam da ostavite apsolutno sve što sada radite i bacite se na izradu ovih brownija. Oni su prefini, bogati i zapravo čak i prilično zdravi. Ako upotrijebite kvalitetniju čokoladu, mogu biti i bez rafiniranog šećera. Također, ako niste u jako strogom paleo režimu, ovaj bi ste desert isto mogli uzeti u obzir.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 24 browni kocaka / 2,66kn po browniju / 63,87kn za sve)

2 jaja (3,00 kn)

1 žličica ekstrakta od vanilije (0,20 kn)

½ šalice sirupa od datulja (1,50 kn)

1 i ½ šalica vrhnja za šlag, podijeljena (7,50 kn)

200 g tamne čokolade, rastopljene i podijeljene (20,00 kn)

1 i ½ šalica brašna od badema (15,00 kn)

1 i ½ šalica mljevenih oraha (9,00 kn)

2 žlice mljevenih sjemenki lana (1,00 kn)

2 žlice sirovog kakao praha (2,00 kn)

1 žličica praška za pecivo (0,10 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

½ šalice grožđica (1,50 kn)

Prema želji za posipanje:

3 žlice blanširanih i drobljenih badema (3,00 kn)

Prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dodatno:

Ulje za namastiti kalup (0,05 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 180°C. Lagano namastite protvan te ga obložite papirom za pečenje. U zdjelici razmutite jaja, vaniliju i sirup od datulja. Dodajte u to 2/3 rastopljene čokolade i sve osim 2-3 žlice vrhnja. Dobro sve promiješajte dok ne dobijete glatku smjesu. U posebnoj zdjelici pomiješajte ostatak čokolade i vrhnja, pa to ostavite sa strane jer će vam to kasnije biti glazura.

U posebnoj zdjeli pomiješajte brašno od badema, mljevene orahe, lan, kakao, prašak za pecivo i sol. Smjesu s jajima prelijte preko suhih sastojaka i dobro promiješajte da se sve sjedini. Nježno umiješajte grožđice i smjesu preselite u pripremljeni protvan.

Pecite 20-25 minuta dok se browniji ne stisnu. Zalijte tople brownije ostatkom smjese čokolade i vrhnja i posipajte sa drobljenim bademima i soli. Skroz ohladite brownije prije rezanja i posluživanja.

Warrior Brownies (gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free) / Warrior Brownies (bez glutena, bez žitarica, bez rafiniranog šećera)

Rice Paper Salad Wraps (vegan) / Salatne rolice (veganske)

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While browsing the store a few days back I surprisingly stumbled onto Vietnamese rice paper wraps. I had no exact ideas what to do with them at the time, but naturally, I couldn’t simply leave the store without buying them. The result of my first experiment are super easy salad wraps. If you have all the veggies already chopped up in advance these come together really quickly. The wraps are also a great way to have a salad on the go. Paired with a good amount of this homemade hummus, they made a filling and healthy lunch.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 wraps / 0.44 EUR per wrap / 2.63 EUR for all)

For the wraps:

6 sheets of round rice paper (0.60 EUR)

1 large carrot (0.10 EUR)

½ of medium sized cucumber (0.33 EUR)

1 bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

Handful of fresh baby spinach (0.67 EUR)

Handful of shredded purple cabbage (0.20 EUR)

For serving:

1 cup of homemade hummus (0.33 EUR)

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METHOD:

Wash, clean and thinly slice all the veggies. I find that the easiest way is to use a mandolin. Fill a large bowl with water and keep handy. Dip each sheet of rice paper into water for about 30 seconds to soften, then transfer it to a clean plate. Fill with prepared veggies (be careful not to overfill it) and roll up tightly. Repeat until all of the ingredients are used up.

At this point you can tightly wrap each roll into cling foil and keep refrigerated for 1-2 days as a portable snack or lunch. Otherwise, serve immediately with hummus, peanut sauce or similar dipping paraphernalia of your choice.

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Dok sam neki dan bauljala po dućanu naletjela sam na tanke vijetnamske tortilje od rižinog brašna. U tom trenutku nisam imala jasnu ideju što bi se sve sa tim sastojkom dalo učiniti, ali naravno, nisam ih mogla ne kupiti. Rezultat prvog eksperimenta su ove jednostavne salatne rolice. Ako doma već imate nasjeckanog povrća, sve ćete pripremiti za čas, a meni se ovo jelo jako dopalo jer je super opcija i ako hoćete prijenosnu šarenu salatu. Uz domaći humus za umakanje, imala sam istovremeno zasitan i jako zdravi ručak.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 rolica / 3,29 kn po rolici / 19,75 za sve)

Za rolice:

6 tankih tortilja od rižinog brašna (4,50 kn)

1 velika mrkva (0,75 kn)

½ srednje velikog krastavca (2,50 kn)

1 paprika babura (3,00 kn)

Pregršt svježeg špinata (5,00 kn)

Pregršt ribanog crvenog kupusa (1,50 kn)

Za posluživanje:

1 šalica domaćeg humusa (2,50 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, očistite i jako tanko narežite svo povrće. Meni je najlakše za to upotrijebiti ribež (mandolinu). Veću posudu napunite toplom vodom i držite pri ruci. Potopite rižinu tortilju u vodu na tridesetak sekundi da omekša. Preselite na čisti tanjur i punite sa povrćem, s time da pazite da ne pretjerate sa količinom povrća. Čvrsto sve zamotajte u rolicu, pa ponavljajte postupak dok ne iskoristite sve sastojke.

Sada možete svaku rolicu zasebno umotati u prijanjajuću foliju i držati u hladnjaku 1-2 dana, tako da kasnije imate prijenosni snack ili ručak. U protivnom, rolice poslužite odmah sa humusom, umakom od kikirikija ili sličnom umakalicom po vašem izboru.

Rice Paper Salad Wraps (vegan) / Salatne rolice (veganske)

Black Wings in Miso with Veggie Stir-Fry / Crna pileća krilca u miso marinadi sa povrćem iz woka

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These wings are really easy to make and are a perfect solution for a busy weekday nights. We had a pair of enormous chicken wings at home so one of those was enough per serving, as we had them with plenty of veggies on the side. Feel free to adjust the measures to your own liking, though.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 2 servings / 1.69 EUR per serving / 3.38 EUR for all)

For the chicken:

2 large chicken wings (1.33 EUR)

1 tbsp miso paste (0.27 EUR)

Good pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.01 EUR)

1-2 tsp water (–)

For the veggies:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

½ of medium sized cauliflower head (0.66 EUR)

1 carrot (0.10 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

½ of medium sized kale head (0.33 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp sugar (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp corn starch (0.01 EUR)

4 tbsp warm water (–)

1 tbsp sesame seeds (0.03 EUR)

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METHOD:

The evening before wash and pat dry the chicken wings. Whisk together miso paste, salt, red pepper flakes, oil and water, then thoroughly rub the marinade into the wings. Allow the wings to sit in your fridge until the next day, so that the flavors can soak into the meat.

The next day preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, drain the wings off excess marinade and spread on prepared baking tray. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until charred and crispy to your liking (newsflash – we like our meat on the carbonized side! :D).

While the wings are roasting, prepare the veggies. Wash, peel and chop everything up. Place a deep skillet or a wok on high heat to properly warm up. Add in a bit of oil and cauliflower chunks, then cook for about five minutes, until cauliflower is crispy on all sides. Add in carrot, garlic and onion, then stir-fry those for a few minutes before adding in chopped kale. Give a good stir and cover your pan with a lid and leave it alone for a few minutes so the kale wilts down.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, corn starch and water. Pour the sauce over veggies and give a good stir. Cook briefly so the sauce thickens and remove from heat. Sprinkle the veggies with sesame seeds and serve along the roasted wings.

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Ova krilca su jako jednostavna za prirediti i savršeno su rješenje kada preko tjedna želite nešto na brzinu smutiti nakon posla. Mi smo doma imali par enormnih pilećih krilca, pa nam je po jedno krilce bilo dovoljno za porciju, posebno zato što smo kao prilog imali gomilu povrća. Naravno, vi si niže količine svakako prilagodite vlastitom ukusu.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 2 porcije / 12,64 kn po porciji / 25,28 kn za sve)

Za meso:

2 velika pileća krilca (10,00 kn)

1 žlica miso paste (2,00 kn)

Dobar prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog chilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žlica suncokretovog ulja (0,10 kn)

1-2 žličice vode (–)

Za povrće:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

½ srednje glavica cvjetače (5,00 kn)

1 mrkva (0,75 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

½ srednje glavica kelja (2,50 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (2,00 kn)

1 žličica šećera (0,02 kn)

1 žličica tostiranog sezamovog ulja (0,50 kn)

1 žličica kukuruznog škroba (0,05 kn)

4 žlice tople vode (–)

1 žlica sezama (0,25 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Večer prije operite i kuhinjskim ručnikom dobro posušite krilca. Razmutite u glatku pastu miso pastu, sol, čili, ulje i vodu, pa tu marinadu dobro utrljajte u meso. Ostavite krilca da odstoje preko noći u hladnjaku kako bi upila sve arome iz marinade.

Sljedeći dan zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Protvan obložite papirom za pečenje, krilca ocijedite od suvišne marinade, te ih raširite po protvanu. Pecite 30-40 minuta, dok krilca ne budu zapečena i hrskava prema vašem ukusu (kao što i sami vidite, nama je meso super ako je skoro pa karbonizirano! :D).

Dok se krilca peku, priredite povrće. Operite, ogulite i sve nasjeckajte. Duboku tavu ili wok stavite na jaku vatru da se dobro zagrije. Dodajte malo ulja i komade cvjetače, pa pržite oko pet minuta dok se cvjetača ne zahrska sa svih strana. Dodajte mrkvu, češnjak i luk, pa i njih pržite nekoliko minuta prije nego dodate kelj. Sve dobro promiješajte i poklopite wok, te ostavite tako nekoliko minuta da kelj povene.

U maloj zdjelici pomiješajte soja sos, šećer, sezamovo ulje, kukuruzni škrob i vodu. Umak prelijte preko povrća i promiješajte. Kratko prokuhajte, samo koliko treba da se umak zgusne i maknite s vatre. Povrće posipajte sezamom i poslužite sa pečenim krilcima.

Black Wings in Miso with Veggie Stir-Fry / Crna pileća krilca u miso marinadi sa povrćem iz woka

Creamy Lentil and Cauliflower Curry (vegan) / Kremasti curry od leće i cvjetače (veganski)

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This dish is absolutely amazing so I am definitely throwing it into our weekday meal rotation. I decided to serve the curry over rice to get even more meals out of it and sorted pretty much a whole week’s worth of food with one cooking. Also, I threw in the whole cauliflower stalk and leaves together with everything else, so nothing went to waste here.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 8 servings / 0.79 EUR per serving / 6.37 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 onions (0.20 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 chili pepper (0.13 EUR)

4 tomatoes (1.07 EUR)

1 head of cauliflower (1.33 EUR)

2 tbsp curry powder (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

2 cups green lentils (0.80 EUR)

1 can of full-fat coconut cream (2.00 EUR)

4 cups veggie broth (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the vegetables. Don’t throw away any leaves or stalk of your cauliflower, just chop those up finely as well. Rinse lentils under running water in a colander. In a large pot, saute the onion on oil on high heat for a few minutes until slightly translucent. Throw in garlic and chili pepper, stir and cook for just a minute until fragrant, before adding in the tomatoes, the cauliflower stalk and any thick stems. Reserve the green part of leaves and cauliflower florets to add in later. Stir and cook for a few minutes. Add in curry powder, salt, parsley, lentils, coconut cream and veggie broth, then bring to a rolling boil.

Once your curry is boiling, reduce heat and simmer with a lid on for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if needed. After 30 minutes stir in cauliflower florets and green parts of leaves, then cook for additional 10-15 minutes, until cauliflower is done to your liking. Serve over a bed of cooked rice.

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Ovo jelo je jako ukusno, pa ću ga radi toga definitivno ubaciti u naš redovan tjedni meni. Pošto sam curry odlučila poslužiti uz kuhanu rižu, dobili smo još više porcija i sa jednim kuhanjem sam riješila prehrambene potrebe za skoro cijeli tjedan (hura!!!). Također, iskoristila sam ne samo cvjetiće karfijola, već i cijelu stabljiku i listove, pa se ništa nije bacilo.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 8 porcija / 6,09 kn po porciji / 48,71 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0.20 EUR)

2 luka (1,50 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 chili papričica (1,00 kn)

4 rajčice (8,00 kn)

1 glavica cvjetače (10,00 kn)

2 žlice curry praha (2,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

2 šalice zelene leće (6,00 kn)

1 konzerva punomasnog kokosovog mlijeka (15,00 kn)

4 šalice povrtnog temeljca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Ogulite, operite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Listove i stabljiku cvjetače nemojte baciti, već i njih fino nasjeckajte. Isperite leću u cjediljci pod tekućom vodom. U velikom loncu na ulju dinstajte par minuta luk na jakoj vatri, sve dok ne postane staklast. Ubacite češnjak i čili papričicu, promiješajte, te kuhajte samo minutu da sve zamiriši. Dodajte rajčice i tvrde stabljike cvjetače, s time da zelene dijelove i same cvjetiće sačuvate za kraj. Promiješajte i kuhajte nekoliko minuta. Ubacite curry, sol, peršin, leću, kokosovo mlijeko i temeljac, te pustite da zavrije.

Kada sve zavrije, smanjite vatru i kuhajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem tridesetak minuta, uz povremeno miješanje. Po potrebi dodajte malo vode, a nakon 30 minuta ubacite još i cvjetiće karfijola i zeleno lišće. Kuhajte još 10-15 minuta, dok cvjetača ne bude skuhana prema vašem ukusu. Poslužite preko kuhane riže.

Creamy Lentil and Cauliflower Curry (vegan) / Kremasti curry od leće i cvjetače (veganski)

Christmas Vegan Nutella Cookies (gluten free, paleo) / Božićni veganski Nutella keksi (bez glutena, paleo)

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These cookies are super scrumptious and sweet and actually have zero Nutella in them. The secret of the famous spread’s magical flavor lies, in fact, within the toasted hazelnuts and cacao combo.

You can easily toast your own hazelnuts by throwing them into the oven at 175°C for about 15-20 minutes. Once they are fragrant and their skins are cracked, take them out and leave to cool completely. To peal the skins the easy way, just wrapped cooled hazelnuts into a kitchen towel and give them a good rub. Most skins will just slide off and you’ll have an easy time peeling off the rest with your hands.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields about 50 cookies / 3.27 EUR)

For the cookie batter:

1 and ½ cup toasted hazelnuts (1.33 EUR)

1 cup pitted dates (0.67 EUR)

2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp raw cacao powder (0.27 EUR)

Pinch of salt (0.01 EUR)

1-2 tbsp plant based milk (0.01 EUR)

For the topping:

2 rows dark cooking chocolate (0.53 EUR)

½ tsp coconut oil (0.02 EUR)

2-3 tbsp crushed toasted hazelnuts (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Pulse the toasted hazelnuts in a food processor into a fine powder. Remove and set aside, then add pitted dates to a food processor and pulse until you have a thick paste. Return in the hazelnuts, then add in coconut oil, vanilla, cacao powder and salt. Pulse until a thick dough comes together. Add in the milk bit by bit as needed. Remove the dough from food processor, wrap in cling foil and refrigerate for at least an hour, or up to 3-4 days in advance.

When ready to bake, remove the dough from fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, so it’s easier to roll out. Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper and cut into desired shapes. Place the cookies on a prepared baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes.

The cookies will still be soft when they come right out of the oven, but don’t worry, they’ll firm up as they cool. Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes on their baking tray, then gently move them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate with coconut oil and cover each cookie with the mixture. Sprinkle each cookie with a bit of crushed hazelnuts before the chocolate firms up. Place the cookies in the fridge for 15-20 minutes so the chocolate firms up completely, then store in an airtight container in a cool dark place. The cookies should hold for at least a week or two.

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Ovi keksići su jako bogati i slasni, a zapravo u njima uopće niti nema Nutelle. Tajna okusa, koji jako podsjeća na slavni namaz, je u kombinaciji tostiranih lješnjaka i kakao praha.

Lješnjake lako možete sami tostirati tako da ih ubacite u pećnicu na 175°C na jedno 15-20 minuta. Izvadite lješnjake iz pećnice kada zamiriše i tanka ljuskica im popuca, te ih ostavite da se skroz ohlade. Ljusku ćete onda lako skinuti sa lješnjaka tako da ih umotate u kuhinjsku krpu i dobro protrljate. Većina ljuski će sama otpasti, a rukama ćete lako oguliti ostatak.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 50-tak keksića / 24,41 kn)

Za tijesto:

1 i ½ šalica tostiranih lješnjaka (10,00 kn)

1 šalica odkoštenih datulja (5,00 kn)

2 žlice kokosovog ulja, rastopljenog (2,00 kn)

1 žličica ekstrakta od vanilije (0,20 kn)

2 žlice sirovog kakao praha (2,00 kn)

Prstohvat soli (0,01 kn)

1-2 žlice veganskog mlijeka (0,05 kn)

Za preljev:

2 reda tamne čokolade (4,00 kn)

½ žličice kokosovog ulja (0,15 kn)

2-3 žlice tostiranih i sjeckanih lješnjaka (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Tostirane lješnjake ubacite u multipraktik i pulsirajte dok ne dobijete fini prah. Izvadite iz multipraktika i stavite na stranu, pa u multipraktiku onda sameljite datulje u gustu pastu. Vratite k datuljama i lješnjake, pa dodajte još i kokosovo ulje, vaniliju, kakao i sol. Pulsirajte sve dok se ne formira gusto tijesto, a po potrebi dodajte u tijesto malo po malo mlijeka. Maknite tijesto iz multipraktika, zamotajte u prijanjajuću foliju i ostavite u hladnjaku da miruje barem sat vremena, ili do 3-4 dana.

Kada ste spremni za pečenje, tijesto 10-15 minuta ranije izvadite iz hladnjaka da malo otpusti kako bi ste ga lakše razvaljali. Zagrijte pećnicu na 175°C i obložite protvan papirom za pečenje. Tijesto tanko razvaljajte između dva sloja papira za pečenje i režite u željene oblike. Keksiće raširite po pripremljenom protvanu i pecite 8-10 minuta.

Keksi će još biti mekani kada ih izvadite iz pećnice, ali ne brinite, budu očvrsnuli kako se hlade. Ostavite kekse da se jedno pet minuta hlade na protvanu, a onda ih pažljivo preselite na rešetku i tako ohladite do kraja.

Kada su keksići ohlađeni, rastopite čokoladu sa kokosovim uljem i time premažite kekse. Posipajte sjeckanim lješnjacima prije nego se čokolada stvrdne. Kekse na 15-20 minuta stavite u hladnjak kako bi se čokolada do kraja stisnula, a kasnije čuvajte u hermetički zatvorenoj posudi na suhom i hladnom mjestu. Keksići bi trebali držati barem tjedan do dva.

Christmas Vegan Nutella Cookies (gluten free, paleo) / Božićni veganski Nutella keksi (bez glutena, paleo)