June 16, 2022
Broccoli Sprout Salad with Matcha-Ginger Vinaigrette
Broccoli Sprout Salad with Matcha-Ginger Vinaigrette
INGREDIENTS
- 3 Tbs. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbs. honey
- 1 Tbs. finely chopped peeled ginger root
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2–3 tsp. matcha green tea powder
- 2 tsp. tamari
- 4 Tbs. light (not toasted) sesame oil
- 2 cups packed broccoli sprouts
- 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves, shredded or chopped small
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 small celery stalk, very thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup toasted cashews
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 2 Tbs. black sesame seeds
METHOD
- In small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, matcha powder, and tamari until well blended. Whisk in sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, combine broccoli sprouts, baby spinach, carrots, celery, red onion, and sugar snap peas. Drizzle salad with just enough dressing to lightly coat, and toss to mix well. Add cashews, goji berries, and black sesame seeds, and toss to combine. Divide salad between four bowls, and serve immediately.
Ingredients 70 g chocolate protein powder 2 tbsp raw cacao powder (replace cocoa 1:1) 170 g smooth peanut butter 5 tbsp milk of choice (add 1 extra tbsp if mixture feels too thick) 3 tbsp maple syrup Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of salt (helps balance cacao’s bitterness) For the Chocolate Topping 100 g dark chocolate (70% or higher) 1 tsp coconut oil Instructions Step 1 Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and milk in a large bowl. Step 2 Add the protein powder and cacao and mix to form a smooth dough. Step 3 Roll out between two pieces of baking paper to your preferred thickness. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out Christmas tree shapes. Freeze for 30-60 minutes Step 4 Break up the dark chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and add the coconut oil. Melt in the microwave, then drizzle on top of the chilled brownies ensuring the sides are covered. Step 5 Freeze again for around 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 30 minutes | Freeze time: 60 minutes | Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Nutrient Value: Calories: 210kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Carbohydrates: 13g
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