My Healthy Summer BBQ Dishe's

I am proud to say, this Summer Holiday Season must have been one of our families healthiest ~  But "go without" we did not!
Here are a few of our luscious yet nutritious summer dishes we cooked for our home & guests this silly season ;)
Easy, tasty & quick to whip up too, I promise !!

(All of these recipes are Paleo friendly, Low GI & contain No: Added sugar, yeast, wheat, colours or preservatives)


COCONUT QUINOA TABBOULEH

1 cup uncooked white quinoa and follow packet instructions for heating.
1 red capsicum finely diced
2 red onions finely diced
1 cup chopped coriander
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
2 grated carrots
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sultanas
3 - 4 Tblsp Bragg's non fermented soy or to taste
2 -3 Tblsp Honey or coconut nectar or to taste depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. start with 2 is always best here.
season with salt & pepper to taste.
* mix cooled cooked quinoa with all other ingredients in a large serving bowl. Allow to stand in fridge for one hour for flavor infusion.

 CUCUMBER, MINT & SHEEP'S FETA SALAD

2 large cucumbers peeled, halved lengthways and diced
1 punnet cherry tomato's quartered
1 red onion halved and finely sliced
2 Tblsp sun dried tomato's sliced thinly
1/2 tub of sheep's feta crumbled in chunks
1/4 cup chopped mint
2 Tblsp coconut or apple cyder vinegar
squeeze of lemon juice
2 Tblsp macadamia or grape seed oil
salt & pepper to taste.

*Toss & Serve asap.

SESAME CHICKEN

3 chicken breasts cut into strips or as preferred
4 Tblsp sesame oil
2 Tblsp Honey
1 tsp coconut palm sugar
2 Tblsp sesame seeds
1 Tblsp regular oil such as grape seed or macadamia
small das of black pepper and sea salt.

*Mix marinade in large bowl, toss through chicken strips and marinade in fridge for a min of 1 hr before cooking.


Garlic Chilli BBQ Prawns

1 Kilo raw prawns tails on or off - doesn't matter
1 whole chilli - de seeded for mild spiciness
5 cloves garlic
Juice of one lime
zest of one lime

*Mix marinade in large bowl, toss through prawns and marinade in fridge for at least 1 hour before cooking.




Berry & Rosewater Ice Cream Cake

600 mil thickened cream
2 whole eggs
4 egg yolks
1 1/2 Tblsp rose water
1/2 cup xylatol (or sugar if you are into it)
1 packet frozen berries (set 1/4 packet aside for topping the finished ice cream)
1/2 punnet fresh straw berrries (set aside for topping the finished ice cream
3 Tblsp dark choc to grate over the top when serving. (we use the loving earth brand as it contains pure cacao and no cane sugar)

* In the food processor whip cream, rosewater, sweeteners & eggs together, Pour into a grease paper lined loaf tin add and gently stir in the 3/4 packet of berries. cover in plastic wrap and freeze for min 5 - 6 hrs.  Top with berries & grated choc when ready to serve. Melts fast so don't let it sit around ;)

So there you have it ~ my summer bbq menue ~ I hope you enjoy it as much as we did...

Eat Well, Be Well xx