Last month was my birthday month; Yes! I am one of those people who loves their birthday and I celebrate by making sure I do/eat things I love the most. So between burgers, samosas, noodles and mango lassi, it’s an understatement when I say I ate lots of carbs. (It was worth it!)
So here I am feeling all content ready to take a notch down, consciously reducing portions and eating more fiber. In times like this I rely on my favorite detox salad and smoothie. Both of them are pretty customizable and come together in 15 minutes or else. I will keep you posted on more of lighter meals I am planning on making this month.
Happy mixing and blending!
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
No cooking, detox salad
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 head of broccoli
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup dired cranberries I used orange infused cranberries
- 1/2 tbsp thyme
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds unsalted
- 1/4 cup roasted nuts of your choice I used almonds
- juice of one lime
- dash of cayenne pepper
- salt & pepper as per taste
Instructions
- Remove the stems of cauliflower and broccoli and process them in a food processor (separately) until fine. Empty them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add carrots, parsley, cranberries, thyme, sunflower and nuts and give the salad a nice mix.
- Next add cayenne pepper, lime juice, salt and pepper; mix and let the salad rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve it at room temperature. Leftovers can be stored in airtight container in fridge.
Spinach Pineapple Smoothie
My goto meal when I feel 'I ate too much'
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups spring mix or just spinach
- 1 1/2 cups frozen chunks of pineapple
- 1/2 banana frozen preferred
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 celery rib chopped
- 2 tsp grated ginger or 1/2 tsp dried ginger powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2-3 cups water based on preferred consistency
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in the blender, in the order they are listed above (especially if you are using vitamix) and blender until the mix is completely smooth.
- Serve immediately.
