Ingredients
½ cup quinoa, boiled as per earlier instructions or see the back of the pack (I used mix of
red and white quinoa)
1 carrot, cut into small cubes
2 large handfuls of broadbeans, boiled and shelled
1 large handful of fresh garden peas, briefly boiled or steamed
1 handful of coriander, finely chopped
1 handful of flatleafed parsley, finely shopped
8-10 asparagus, gently boiled and chopped
5-6 grilled marinated artichokes
1 block of firm tofu
Season with lemon juice, olive oil and herbamare
Optional:
Avocado
Roasted Beetroot
Soft goats cheese
Tofu
Cut the block into large pieces app. 6-7mm thick and drain it on a piece of paper towel. Griddle it on a griddle pan until it has gotten dark lines on either side. Cut into smaller pieces suitable for mixing into the salad.
Beetroot
If you use raw beetroot: Wash them thoroughly and put them in an ovenproof tray on a piece of foil. Drizzle with olive oil and seasoning and wrap them in the foil. They will need app. 45 minutes at 200C - to make sure they are properly cooked stick a fork in them before you take them out of the oven.
If you use boiled beetroot: Cut into slices and put on a non-stick frying pan with some olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook them for a few minutes on each side.
Hello Marianne - Love your recipes . I am 24 weeks pregnant & wondering if my ph levels are effected by pregnancy. I seem to be a bit acidic riht now. thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi There. While I am not an obstitrician or even a dietrician, being pregnant myself and having had routine tests for things like diabetes during this time, I suspect your ph levels can indeed change during pregnancy. I referenced Dr. Gowri Motha and her book 'Gentle Birth Method' in an earlier blog; in this book Dr. Motha suggests cutting out all gluten and sugar through pregnancy. She does not specifically reference ph levels as the reason, but argues for a number of benefits to not having a 'normal Western diet' if one wants to be healthy during pregnancy and fit for birth. Ultimately, if you do not feel 'right' you might want to check in with your obstitrician to get his/her advice. But in the meantime, I can only say that eating what I post on the blog during my pregnancy has been great and has helped me feel very good throughout this period. Marianne
ReplyDeleteThis is a really good looking recipe. I'm going to give this one a try. However, I'm going to test this out with millet instead quinoa and chicken breast instead of tofu.
ReplyDeleteIf this seems limiting there are still a TON of great alkaline forming foods to eat and that will keep your immune system strong, give you all the vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, protein, amino acids, essential fatty acids, etc. that you need to stay healthy and happy.
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