Ihsaan Magazine May 2017 (Ramadhan Issue) | Page 58

Food & Dining SHAKE For suhoor. 1 pot spinach & mushroom pasta Submitted by: Nabilah Mohammed (GFMTT) Submitted by: Jenna Mohammed Sponsored by: JGM Products • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 banana 1 1/2 cups Almond or skimmed milk 1/4 cup oatmeal 1 or 2 dates Cinnamon/mixed spices Mixed essence or essence of choice A little honey if necessary • • 2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1/3 cup chopped onions 3 cloves grated garlic 1 chopped pimento 1/2 lb chicken chunks 6 oz whole grain spaghetti 4 cups water 2 tsp JGM Products fried rice seasoning 1 tsp JGM Products thyme 1 tsp JGM Products parsley 1 tsp JGM Products paprika 1 tsp JGM Products cayenne pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp margarine 1. Heat oil in apotover medium heat. 2. Add onions, garlic, pimentos and mushrooms. 3. Sauté for 1minute then add chicken chunks. 4. Cook for 1-2 minutes then add water followed by spaghetti, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, parsley and fried rice seasoning. 5. Cover pot and cook for approx. 5 mins. 6. Remove cover and add spinach leaves and margarine. 7. Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through and the liquid has been reduced. Blend all ingredients together and add more liquid if necessary. This shake is filled with every nutrient the body needs from the dates as well as tummy-filling fibre and protein from oats. Bananas keep the body hydrated for a longer period throughout the day. And last, but certainly not the least it tastes amazing!! Enjoy!!! For anyone on a high protein diet, feel free to add in your protein powder. Enrollment for Sept 2017 has begun! Register before July 15th and get the Early Bird Discount. Do you have delicious recipes you’d like to share? Email us at recipes@alihsaanmag.com and we will feature it on our website www.alihsaanmag.com 56 | Ihsaan | Issue 2 facebook.com/brydensfoodandliving