Sunday, March 19, 2023

Fennel and Apple Pesto

MAKES 250 ml

 

2 cups fennel fronds, chopped

2 apples, chopped (I used red ones)

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup grated Cheddar cheese

1 slice brown bread, toasted

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Blend everything together.  Adjust seasoning to taste.  Add oil if needed.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius

 
Fennel and Apple Pesto


10 Raw Green Vegetable Pesto

Make 2 cups

 

1/2 cup peas

1/2 cup celery

1/2 cup cabbage

1/2 cup green bell pepper

1/2 baby marrow (courgette / zucchini)

1/2 green beans

1/2 cup broccoli

1/2 cup spinach

1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices (optional)

1/2 cup celery

1 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)

1 cup roasted nuts (I used Sunflower seeds)

3/4 -1 cup Parmesan cheese powder

1 – 2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon white pepper powder

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

2 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

 

In food processor, blend it all together.  Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius

10 Raw Green Vegetable Pesto

 

LEMON ACHAR (ACHAAR) MUFFINS

 Makes 6 big muffins

 

1 cup self-rising flour

1 large egg

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup oil

1/2 cup Lemon Achar, chopped fine

3/4 cup white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

 

Preheat normal oven to 200 oC.  Mix all the ingredients together, spoon into a greased 6-muffin pan.  Bake for 20 minutes (or till test skewer comes out clean.)

Baking in Sunbeam Convection Oven – 220 oC for 25 minutes.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius

Lemon Achar (Achaar) muffins