By: @ladleandlove on Instagram!
This summer and monsoon, indulge in some healthy eating that incorporates every shade of the spectrum, all with Ladle & Love! This fantastic new startup is based out of Bangalore, and spreading food, smiles, and of course, some delicious goodies all of which are super healthy.
Looking for vegan or gluten-free recipes too? They’ve got you covered!
Rainbow Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 100 Grams Pasta
- 1 small Bell pepper
- 2 Tomato – deseeded
- 50 grams Corn kernels
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Onion
- 1/2 stem Celery
- 50 grams Peanuts
Dressing
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tsp Vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 150 ml Olive oil
- 1 tsp Chilli paste
- 2tsp Tomato paste
Method
1. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet
2. Cut all the vegetables into bite sized cubes
3. Roast some peanuts in a pan
4. In a glass bottle, add all the ingredients for the dressing and give it a good shake
5. Add the vegetables and pasta to a mixing dish
6. Add the dressing and toss
7. Top with peanuts and serve
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Black Eye-d Pea Salad
Ingredients
- 100 grams Black eye-d peas (cooked)
- 1 small-sized Onion
- 1 small-sized Tomato (de-seeded)
- 1/2 Cucumber
- ½ Bell pepper
- 1/2 Charred corn on the cob scraped off
- 50 grams Roasted almonds
Dressing-
- 3-4 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Garlic pods (grated)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
Method
1. Cook the black eye-d peas in a cooker with a pinch of salt
2. Cut all the vegetables into bite sized cubes
3. Roast the almonds in a pan
4. In a glass bottle, add all the ingredients for the dressing and give it a good shake
5. Add the vegetables and black eye-d peas to a mixing dish
6. Add the dressing and toss
7. Top with almonds and serve
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5 Veg and Cottage Cheese Steak
Ingredients
- 1 Zucchini
- ½ Corn on the Cob
- 10 Button Mushrooms
- 2-3 Potatoes
- 1 small head Broccoli
- 200 grams Cottage Cheese
Method
- Cut all the vegetables except the corn into cubes or really, any way you prefer your veg
- Line an oven tray with foil and lay all the vegetables on the pan
- Drizzle some olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and herb of your choice (I prefer thyme) and place it into the oven (160 deg C for 30 minutes)
- On your stovetop, char the corn evenly on all sides
- For the cottage cheese, you could use a grill pan or any flat cooking surface
- Pour some oil on the surface, place your steak and sprinkle some salt and pepper on it
- Place all your components on a plate and enjoy
And if you’re lucky enough to be in the city of Bangalore, then hit them up to grab a bite, right at your doorstep! You can find the details on their Instagram Page, or email them ladleandlove@gmail.com.
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