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Alot of individuals suppose BBQs are all concerning the meat and the beer, however for me, alfresco eating is all about contemporary, seasonal meals and light-weight, wholesome meals. So, whether or not you’re internet hosting an enormous BBQ for all your mates, otherwise you’re a visitor and wish to take one thing mild and wholesome that everybody will love, the next two recipes ought to hit the spot! First up is the Wild Rice Salad recipe from my ebook Eat Lovely, which is at all times a success due to the nutty combination of the wild and brown rice. Subsequent is my Frozen Banana Lollies, additionally from my ebook, that are a beautiful summer season dessert different which have skin-benefiting elements and are simply as scrumptious as industrial ice lollies. They’re nice for displaying off to visitors at a BBQ. Get pleasure from!
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Wild Rice Salad
That is certainly one of my pal Dom’s signature dishes and it’s a actual winner. The beautiful nutty texture of untamed rice works so completely – a fantastic addition to a summer season barbecue.
Picture Credit score @ David Loftus for Eat Lovely
SERVES 2440 CALORIES PER SERVING
100g wild rice and 100g brown rice(or 200g combined brown and wild rice)1 tbsp pistachiosJuice of 1/2 lemonHandful of contemporary mint, roughly choppedHandful of rocket, roughly chopped1/2 garlic clove, finely chopped2 handfuls of dried fruit resembling raisins, goji berries, sultanas or chopped dried apricots1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oilSea salt and black pepper
Boil every rice in flippantly salted water following the packet directions. Drain and rinse below chilly water.
In the meantime, toast the pistachios in a dry pan over a medium warmth for 2-3 minutes, tossing ceaselessly in order that they don’t burn. Take away and flippantly crush.
Place the rice in a serving bowl, add the lemon juice, mint, rocket, garlic and dried fruit, and mix effectively.
Drizzle over the oil, then season and sprinkle the toasted nuts excessive to serve.
Picture Credit score @ David Loftus for Eat Lovely
Frozen Banana Lollies
SERVES 6102 CALORIES PER SERVING
400ml coconut or unsweetened almond milk2 giant bananas, peeled2 tbsp runny honey1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp shredded coconutHandful of floor hazelnuts (or additional shredded coconut) for dipping
This frozen combination of mashed up banana, coconut cream and honey makes a gorgeously creamy deal with through the summer season months. It’s simply as candy as a industrial iced lolly however with a pure and attention-grabbing flavour with a number of skin-feeding actives as effectively.
Pour half of the milk right into a meals processor and add the bananas, honey and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, then course of till easy.
In a bowl, whisk collectively the remaining coconut milk and vanilla extract.
Divide the banana combination between six lolly moulds.
Layer the coconut combination on prime of the banana combination, then go away in a freezer for not less than 6 hours or till utterly frozen.
Take away the lollies from their moulds by dipping them in heat water for 10 seconds. Tip the bottom hazelnuts (or shredded coconut) right into a deep bowl, then dip the highest 5-8cm of every lolly into the nuts to coat.
Place the lollies again within the freezer to set. They are going to be prepared after 5 minutes or everytime you fancy one.
For extra scrumptious seasonal recipe concepts, purchase my ebook Eat Lovely
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