SMACKED CUCUMBER + TZATZIKI SALAD 🔥

Serves 6

🌱 2 medium cucumbers
🌱 salt + pepper
🌱 olive oil
🌱 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
🌱 1 lemon, juice only
🌱 1 tsp maple syrup
🌱 310g (1.25 cups) vegan yoghurt, see notes
🌱 1 garlic clove, peeled + grated
🌱 1 handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
🌱 1 large handful of fresh dill, see notes
🌱 2 spring onion, sliced

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Grandpa's Korean vegetable pancakes✨

For the Sauce:▪️2 Tbsp Soy Sauce▪️1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice▪️1 tsp Water▪️1/2 tsp Sugar▪️1 Tbsp Sesame Oil▪️1 tsp Sesame Seeds▪️

For the Pancakes:▪️1 Cup Flour▪️1/2 tsp Kosher Salt▪️1 Cup Water▪️1 Cup Leek Greens, sliced thin▪️1/2 Cup Carrot, grated▪️3 Scallions, sliced in 1” pieces▪️1/2 Cup Red Cabbage, sliced in thin 1" strips▪️1 Jalapeño, seeds removed sliced in thin 1” strips▪️2 Tbsp Avocado Oil▪️

1️⃣ In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and water to create the batter. Add the veggies and mix until combined.
3️⃣ Preheat a large pan over medium heat and add the avocado oil. Working in batches, scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake, leaving some space between each. Spread the vegetables in an even layer for each pancake using a spatula and cook 2-3 mins per side until golden brown. Place on a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.

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1️⃣ the best fruit salad you’ll ever have🍓🍊🍌🥝🫐🍇

fruit I used:
strawberries, watermelon, oranges, mango, kiwi, apple, blueberries, dragon fruit + fresh mint and lime

other fruit options:
cantaloupe, honey dew, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, pears, pineapple, literally any fruit works in this!

*use whatever fruit is accessible to you, your fave fruit or what’s most cost effective for you!

2️⃣ bookmark this MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA 🍅💛🍍

ingredients:
3 tomatoes diced
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup pineapple
1 cup mango
1 small red onion
1/2 cup cilantro
2 tbsp lime
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
dice everything small then add into a large and mix! eat with chips, veggies, tacos etc!

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🇲🇽Guacamole🤤🤤🤤

Ingredients:

✅3 large avocados
✅1 large handful fresh cilantro
✅1/2 large red onion, finely diced
✅1 jalapeno, finely diced
✅ 2 garlic cloves, minced
✅The juice of 1 lime
✅1/2 tsp cumin
✅2 generous pinches of salt

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Strawberry Mango Ice Pops 🍓🥭🧊

Ingredients:
- Frozen Strawberries
- Frozen Mango
- Honey or Agave Syrup
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Water

Blend the frozen strawberries and frozen mango separately, along with honey, lemon juice, and water. Alternately fill the popsicle molds with the blended mixtures. Insert wooden sticks, let them freeze, and enjoy!✨☀️

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You'd never guess that the secret to super crispy roasted potatoes is...
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▪️2 lbs. Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut in ~1” bite size chunks▪️1/2 tsp Baking Soda▪️3 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1/2 tsp Garlic Powder▪️1 tsp Kosher Salt ▪️1/2 tsp Pepper▪️3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, minced▪️

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 450F.
2️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the baking soda and the potatoes. Stir and boil uncovered for 10 minutes and then drain.
3️⃣ Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated and their surface breaks down into a mashed potato consistency.
4️⃣ Transfer the potatoes onto a large baking sheet and separate them so they’re not touching each other. Bake undisturbed for 20 minutes on the first side , then flip and bake for an additional 15-25 minsuntil golden brown and crispy on the second side. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

⏲️10 minute prep time + 50 minute cook time

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1️⃣ Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad, This is a super simple salad that packs a big punch—its tangy, refreshing, and it’s safe to say, you’ll eat the entire bowl in one sitting, you’ve been warned.

Makes 4 servings
2 english cucumbers, diced
1 large avocado, diced
2 tb cilantro (or parsley), chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
3/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tb olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper



2️⃣ CUCUMBER EDAMAME SALAD is so good, you might never be the same again, and I actually mean it 😏
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6-8 Persian cucumbers or 2 large English cucumbers, diced⁣
1 cup edamame, shelled⁣
1/2 cup cilantro (or parsley), chopped⁣
1 bunch green onions, thinly chopped⁣
Dressing:⁣
3 tb olive oil⁣
1/4 cup rice vinegar⁣
2 tb soy sauce
1 tb toasted sesame oil⁣
2 tsp maple syrup⁣
2 cloves garlic, mashed⁣
1 tsp ground ginger⁣
1/2 tsp salt⁣
Garnish: sesame seeds⁣
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CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH LEMONY CHIVE SAUCE✨❤️❤️❤️

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs small gold potatoes (size of a golf ball)
3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, halved
salt & pepper
olive oil for drizzling
Lemony Chive Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt (or Greek if not dairy-free)
1 large lemon, zest and juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

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1) HARISSA CHICKPEA CAULI WRAPS w/ green tahini slaw

ingredients (makes 2)

1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 tbsp rose harissa
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp onion granules

1/4 a white cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp tahini
handful of coriander
1/2 lemon juice
2 tbsp water

6 tbsp yoghurt
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 lemon juice

2) SAMBAL TOFU CHICKPEA WRAPS w/ satay slaw

ingredients (makes 2 wraps)

for the filling

1 block firm/extra firm tofu (approx 300g), cubed
1 small tin chickpeas (120g) drained & rinsed
1-2 tbsp sambal oelek (according to spice preference)
1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
100ml water
1/2 tbsp cornstarch❤️❤️❤️

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