Tag: healthy

Easy Lentils and Veggie Burgers

Easy Lentils and Veggie Burgers

If you are looking for a healthy vegan or vegetarian recipe to boost your fiber intake, you’ve come to the right place. This version of my classic lentil burger is less prep work, with fewer ingredients, but all the deliciousness. The goal? Making it easier 

Toufe Bred Ziromon (Pumpkin Leaves and Shoots)

Toufe Bred Ziromon (Pumpkin Leaves and Shoots)

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the most satisfying. One of my absolute favourite Mauritian vegetarian meals Toufe Bred Ziromon (Pumpkin Shoots and Leaves or Toufé Brède Giraumon) with a bit of rice, served with lentils or dhal, Pomme de Terre Fricassé, and a good satini 

Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa Porridge

Okay, let’s be real. For the longest time, quinoa and I just didn’t click. It was… bland! But then, last year, I decided enough was enough. I needed to figure out how to make this super-healthy grain actually interesting. Quinoa for breakfast? And that’s when 

Chickpeas/ Les Pois Chiches

Chickpeas/ Les Pois Chiches

Chickpeas For the French version, click HERE Hi Foodies! How’s your week going so far? Mine has been good so far especially now that the sun is back and I don’t have to wear sweaters anymore.  Today on Discovering Ingredients ’s talk about chickpeas, also 

The Vegan Lifestyle in Mauritius

The Vegan Lifestyle in Mauritius

This trending lifestyle has been making some buzz for quite some time and it’s usually synonymous to a healthy lifestyle. But we’re often confused about what it really is. What do vegans eat? Is it the same thing as being vegetarian? Are they able to 

Hummus

Hummus

Today I want to share my homemade hummus recipe.  For those of you who might not know what it is, Hummus is a dip made out of chickpeas.  It originates from the middle east and it’s usually served as a starter, along with pita bread. 

Homemade Yoghurt

Homemade Yoghurt

My breakfast always includes yoghurt.  I use it with cereals or smoothies or some fruits.  I also use them for marinating fish or meat, for cakes and desserts and much more.  Sometimes I make my own batch of yoghurt, especially if I realise that I 

Summer Smoothie

Summer Smoothie

I love summer in the tropics but sometimes I just can’t bear the heat and the burning sun!  Here’s how I cope with it; by sipping a refreshing and nutritious homemade smoothie!!! It’s pretty simple.  You just need a knife and a blender to get 

Vegetable Burgers

Vegetable Burgers

If you hate eating red beans, these burgers may help you to change your mind.  Indeed, you can make some absolutely delicious burgers out of red beans and they are great for your health.  These burgers are rich in flavor and you can prepare them 

Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

This creamy pumpkin vegetable soup is such a treat for the taste buds.  Furthermore, it’s healthy and does not require any artificial flavorings.  I loved it so much that i ended up having two huge bowls. Ingredients: 1 chopped onion 2 Garlic Cloves 1 large