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Hazelnut Brownies

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Delicious Vegan Recipes

Hazelnut Brownies

  • 30 min

    Total Time

  • Easy

    Difficulty

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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 530.32
Total Fat 27.5g 42%
Sodium 263.7mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 70.54g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.93g 24%
Sugars 44.71g
Protein 6.9g 14%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

INGREDIENTS

(for 8 servings)

  • 160 gr

    Plain Flour

  • 60 gr

    Cocoa Powder

  • 1/2 tsp

    Salt

  • 250 gr

    Caster Sugar

  • 120 gr

    Vegan Block Butter

  • 120 ml

    Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk

  • 150 gr

    Dark Chocolate

  • 3 tsp

    Vanilla Extract

  • 85 gr

    Chocolate Chips

  • 85 gr

    Chopped Hazelnuts

Method

  • Preheat oven to 180C / 350F

  • Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt.

  • Place the butter, sugar and milk in a pan over a low heat. Stir until the butter is melted and the sugar is fully dissolved. It should be hot but not yet boiling.

  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the vanilla extract and chopped chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted.

  • Add the sifted dry ingredients and chopped hazelnuts and stir until fully combined. Gently stir through the chocolate chips, don’t mix it too much at this point as you don’t want them to melt into the batter.

  • Transfer the batter to the prepared tin and spread it level. Bake for about 20 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out gunky with moist crumbs but no wet batter. If it comes out clean they are over-done so be careful not to leave them in too long.

Notes

Add some water if the vegetables get too dry during frying.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Salad

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Delicious Vegan Recipes

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Salad

This salad goes perfect with homemade pita bread!

  • 10 min

    Total Time

  • Easy

    Difficulty

  •   

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Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 324.29
Total Fat 22.03g 34%
Sodium 605.41mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 26.02g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.57g 26%
Sugars 6.34g
Protein 7.09g 14%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

INGREDIENTS

(for 4 servings)

Hummus

  • 2

    Red Peppers (Roasted)

  • 1

    Red Onion

  • 1 tin

    Chickpeas

  • 2

    Garlic Cloves

  • 50 ml

    Olive Oil

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Salad

  • 1/2

    Iceberg Lettuce (sliced)

  • 100 gr

    Cherry Tomatoes (quartered)

  • 1/2

    Cucumber (halved and sliced)

  • 1

    Red Onion (diced)

  • 50 gr

    Sweet Corn

  • 25 gr

    Black Olives

  • 2 tbsp

    Red Wine Vinegar

  • 2 tbsp

    Olive Oil

  • 1/2 tsp

    Sugar

Method

  • Place all hummus ingredients in blender and puree until thick and creamy.

  • Combine oil, vinegar and sugar. Mix well until fully combined.

  • Add all salad ingredients in a salad bowl and toss well.

  • Place salad on plate and add scoops of humus. Serve with pita bread.

Notes

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Pita Bread

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Delicious Vegan Recipes

Pita Bread

A simple recipe that compliments our Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Salad.

  • 1 hr 40 min

    Total Time

  • Easy

    Difficulty

  •   

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Nutrition Facts
Per 1 Pita
Amount % Daily Value*
Calories 258.11
Total Fat 4.62g 7%
Sodium 292.31mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 45.51g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 6%
Sugars 0.19g
Protein 7.57g 15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

INGREDIENTS

(for 8 servings)

  • 500 gr

    Bread Flour

  • 330 ml

    Warm Water

  • 2 tbsp

    Olive Oil

  • 2 tsp

    Yeast

  • 1 tsp

    Salt

Method

  • Mix the yeast and salt with warm water and set it aside for 10 minutes for the yeast to activate.

  • Mix through the bread flour and oil until it forms a ball of dough.

  • Kneed the dough to create a soft smooth ball that bounces back when lightly pressed.

  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Put it in a warm place for about an hour – hour and a half, until the dough has doubled in size.

  • Pre-heat the oven to 250c.

  • Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a long oval.

  • Place the pitas (4 at a time) on a heated tray and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.

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Gorse Flowers

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Gorse Flowers

Published on

7 May 2024

John S.

Gorse flowers, with their vibrant yellow hue and coconut-like fragrance, punctuate landscapes with a burst of colour and scent, particularly in their native regions across Europe and parts of North Africa and western Asia. Here are five interesting facts about these hardy blossoms:

EXTENDED BLOOMING SEASON

Unlike many plants, gorse flowers have a remarkably long blooming period. They can flower all year round, though their prime blooming season spans from January to June. This unique trait ensures that, for much of the year, the landscapes they inhabit are rarely without colour.

SYMBOLISM AND FOLKLORE

In various cultures, gorse is associated with love and protection. In the language of flowers, gorse represents affection. Celtic folklore believed it could be used to protect against witches, while in other traditions, it was thought to be a guard against bad luck.

NITROGEN FIXATION

Gorse plants have the ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil, a process facilitated by a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. This trait allows gorse to thrive in poor soil conditions and helps improve soil fertility over time, benefiting surrounding plant life.

EDIBILITY AND USE

The flowers and young pods of gorse are edible, often used in salads, teas, and wines, imparting a mild, sweet taste and coconut aroma. Historically, gorse has also been used as fodder for livestock during winter months when other food sources were scarce.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND MANAGEMENT

While gorse is celebrated for its beauty and uses, it can also pose significant environmental challenges. It’s a highly invasive species in some regions, such as parts of North America, Australia, and New Zealand, where it can dominate landscapes, reduce biodiversity, and increase fire risk due to its oily and flammable nature. Effective management, including controlled burning, cutting, and grazing, is necessary to keep its growth in check and protect native ecosystems.

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