Banana Berry & Clean Lean Protein Smoothie - nuzest

Ingredients
1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup plain, low-fat yoghurt
1/2 small, peeled ripe banana
1/4 cup stemmed, sliced strawberries
30g vanilla nuzest Clean Lean Protein powder

Method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.

Why Protein
We all know that protein helps build strength and that it’s essential to repair tissue and muscles – but it also supports energy levels and weight control, and even plays a part in our mood. 

It‘s vital to kids’ growth and development, and to adults who want to look and feel their best. 

• Insufficient protein can lead to all kinds of problems; from:
• muscle wasting
• lack of strength and lethargy
• dry skin
• bloating, poor digestion
• irritability

Serious depletion can cause depression and can even be life threatening. 

Garden Vegetable Tagine

A traditional Moroccan vegetarian dish served with sweet potatoes, eggplant, and garden vegetables. Spiced with mina harissa. Gluten-free and vegan. 

Photo from MCKEL HILL

Serve this dish on top of a bed of fluffy quinoa, rice (jasmine, basmati, or wild rice), millet, or even plain on top of dark leafy greens like spinach.

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS
2 large carrots, chopped
2 large sweet potatoes, chopped
2 zucchinis, chopped
1 large eggplant, chopped
½ cup cauliflower, chopped
½ cup sweet onion, chopped
1 cup of organic vegetable stock
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped or minced
3 heaping tablespoons of red mina harissa
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, minced
1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
1 tablespoon of chopped mint
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ras el hanout
½ teaspoon of turmeric
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
additional fresh mint and parsley to garnish

METHOD

1. Put the olive oil in the tagine and sauté the chopped onion for about 2 mins, followed by adding in garlic.
2. Add all the remaining chopped vegetables, spices, harissa and other ingredients.
3. Cover with the lid and cook over low heat for 40 mins, stirring occasionally. The end result will be a thick, hearty vegetable dish.
4. If you're using a skillet/deep dish skillet, use the same process and cover with a lid.
5. Serve over rice, quinoa, or plain with an added protein before enjoying.
6. Garnish with fresh mint and parsley.
7. Keeps well in the fridge for leftovers, simply reheat in the oven.

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