Snack Healthy With These Yummy Recipes - Femina

Prep5 + soaking mins

Cooking0 mins

Category Snacks

CuisineGlobal

SERVINGS One

NUTRITIONal

Cholesterol

These simple but impressive recipes for healthy snacks are from Nitish Kumar Singh, Executive Chef at Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa 

Kefir Yoghurt Muesli

Kefir improves digestion due to its probiotic content. Known to restore balance in the gut, the probiotics can thereby prevent and treat gastrointestinal disturbances, making it beneficial to the body.

Serves: One

Ingredients
¼ cup dried oats
¼ cup muesli
1 tbsp orange zest
2 tbsp grated green apple
1 tbsp black raisins
1 tbsp chopped almonds
2 tbsp Kefir yoghurt
1 tbsp honey

Method

1. Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and toss them together well.
2. Set the mixture aside to rest for a few hours to allow the muesli and oats to soak well and for the flavours to infuse.
3. Pour the mixture into a jar or a bowl to serve and garnish with fresh berries and fruits.
4. Serve cold.

 

Quinoa And Beetroot Tartare With Flax Seed Dressing
Quinoa is known to be rich in protein, high in fibre, and contains abundant amino acids with a low glycaemic index. The betalains pigment present in beetroot is an excellent aid for the eyes and the liver, and reduces blood pressure.

Serves: One

Ingredients
½ cup boiled quinoa
1 small beetroot, roasted and finely chopped
1 tbsp pomegranate arils
1 tbsp almond slivers
1 tsp chopped parsley
Beetroot, to plate
Microgreens, to garnish
Red radish, to garnish

For the dressing:
½ tsp roasted flax seeds
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. To prepare the dressing, blend together the flax seeds, honey and olive oil. Set aside.
2. Add the quinoa, finely-chopped beetroot, pomegranate arils, almond slivers and parley to a large mixing bowl. Add the prepared dressing, and stir well.
3. Thinly slice the beetroot and plate it as shown in the image.
4. Mould the quinoa mixture and chill it.
5. Serve cold, garnished with microgreens and red radish.

Sweet Potato And Sago Cake With Mint-Carrot Dip

Sago contains antioxidants that neutralise potentially harmful molecules called free radicals. It is also known to be a good source of resistant starch, which reduces the risk of heart disease and enhances exercise performance.

Serves: One

Ingredients
½ cup sago, soaked
¼ cup boiled sweet potato
1 tbsp chopped coriander
Salt, to taste

For the dip:
¼ cup roughly-chopped carrot
1 tsp fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp olive oil

Method 

1. To prepare the dip, steam the chopped carrots until very well cooked and soft. Blend to a smooth paste with the mint leaves and olive oil, season and set aside.
2. To prepare the cakes, mix together the soaked sago, the boiled sweet potato, and the coriander leaves. Season the mixture. Make small patty-like shapes and sear them on a hot pan.
3. Serve hot, with the dip.

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