It is now winter and people are starting to try to warm up using foods. While some may go to comfort foods that include fried foods or baked goods we are opting for the healthy option of soup. Soup is a fantastic way of warming up on a cold day while still getting a healthy serve of vegetables. Below is a great example of a healthy soup with a good combination of vegetables, fibre and […]
Sweet corn and capsicum fritters with avocado smash Serves: 4 Time to make: 30 mins 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250g frozen sweet corn, thawed 1 small red capsicum, diced 30g pumpkin seeds 125g chickpea flour 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 eggs, lightly beaten Avocado smash 1 large ripe avocado 150g frozen broad beans, thawed juice of 1/2 lime, plus lime wedges, to serve 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked […]
Happy Australia Day weekend! All of us at Active One would like to wish everyone a fun filled safe long weekend. With the increased heat remember to keep hydrated and if you are in the sun don’t forget to slip, slop, slap. If you are looking for a healthy Australian lunch option for the weekend barbie try this garlic prawns recipe. This delicious salad along with a game of backyard cricket will make for a […]
Garden Vegetable Soup Ingredients 2⁄3 cup sliced carrot 1⁄2 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups fat free broth (beef, chicken or vegetable) 1 1⁄2 cups diced green cabbage 1⁄2 cup green beans 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 cup diced zucchini Directions Spray a large saucepan with non-stick cooking spray. Saute the carrot, onion and garlic over low heat until softened, about […]
Ingredients 4 cups rotini pasta (tricolor or regular) 1 avocado, diced 1 large tomatoes, diced 1⁄4 cup white cheddar cheese, in small cubes 1 red pepper, cubed 1 yellow pepper, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper 1 tablespoon dill, dried, to taste or 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1⁄4 teaspoon dried chili Directions Cook pasta. Combine olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh herbs and chili peppers. Let stand. Peel and dice avocado (scoop […]
