Broccoli and Cauliflower Nuggets

Para versão Portuguesa clique aqui: "Bolinhas de Brócolos e Couve-Flor"

1 cup broccoli
1 cup cauliflower 
1 egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Boil broccoli and cauliflower for 10 minutes. Drain and mash roughly. In a bowl mix them with remaining ingredients and form small balls.

Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in pre-heated oven at 190ºC for 20 minutes.

Quinoa with Carrots

Para versão Portuguesa clique aqui: Quinoa com Cenoura

Quinoa is a seed high in protein, iron and fiber. It’s easy to cook and a great substitute for rice.

½ small onion, finely chopped

1 carrot, grated

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

½ cube chicken stock

Place de onion, carrot and olive oil in a pan and gently fry until onion is softened. Add water, chicken stock and quinoa. When it begins to boil, lower the heat and let cook for about 20 minutes, until quinoa is soft and water has evaporated. With a fork gently fluff the quinoa and it’s ready to serve.