Izelle Hoffman is back - this week with mindful living tips!
Every week Izelle - our lifestyle chef and 'Mindful Eating' maven, shares one of her incredible recipes. This week, however, she's giving us some of her mindful living tips!
With spring sprung, it's time for us to get out and about - get some vitamin D, earth ourselves, and have a guilt-free gin or a non-alcoholic drink with some great fresh herbs and alkalizing citrus!
We got together on a Zoom to chat about life, mindfulness and food! Listen here:
It also means it's time for some lighter, fresher recipes - to be enjoyed on the stoep surrounded by your close family and friends! Like this hake fillet recipe from 'Mindful Eating':
Quick and easy heavenly hake fillets
Prep time: 5 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
800g frozen hake fillets
1 tsp Oryx desert salt
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp harissa powder or pinch of chilli flakes
1 tsp dried parsley
1 red onion, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
chopped fresh parsley for garnishing
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C and spray a roasting tray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the frozen hake fillets on the tray and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the fish first with the salt, then with the paprika, harissa or chilli flakes and parsley respectively.
- Scatter the onion over the hake fillets and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, drizzle with the olive oil and then bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve garnished with freshly parsley. The fish can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Serve with Fresh Lemon Wedges
You may also use fresh hake fillets, if you do just skip step 2.
Why do we make use of these ingredients:
Oryx Salt What is the purpose of adding salt during cooking? It’s to enhance flavour, right? So why not start by using a good-quality salt to do the job? Sun-dried and unrefined with no additives will bring out the best in your food in the healthiest way possible.
Olive Oil We all have our reasons why we prefer certain oils, but without a doubt my oil base of choice is olive oil, specifically for its amazing health benefits. Olive oil helps reduce inflammation and prevent osteoporosis, and is essential for bone health because it assists in the absorption of calcium and the mineralisation of bones, all of which are qualities I look for in a product, given my hip dysplasia and related joint pain.
Onion Onions are a natural antibiotic and antiseptic, so are a big YES, especially in winter. They purify the blood, regulate blood sugar levels and improve digestion. They are also anti-inflammatory. In addition to fresh onions, in my pantry you will find dried onion powder and flakes.
Paprika Smoked or sweet, paprika is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and high in vitamin C. It helps ease arthritis and joint pain, and aids in iron and antioxidant absorption.
Parsley Parsley is so much more than just a garnish; it packs an unsuspecting nutritional punch. High in vitamins A and C and calcium, it is anti-inflammatory, improves bone health, is a blood purifier and boosts the immune system.
Chilli flakes Anti-inflammatory and immune boosting
Lemons Although themselves acidic, citrus fruits such as lemons and limes have an alkalising effect on the body. They are also loaded with vitamin C. Vitamin C content is always highest when the fruit is freshly cut. A squeeze of love in the shape of a lemon or lime, who knew?
Another one ingredient challenge: What's in your fridge?
If you would like Izelle to use your ingredient idea to create a recipe that the whole family will love, send us a message on our Facebook page or leave a comment here and you could win a copy of her eBook - 'Mindful Eating'!
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