AUTHORS
NUTS
FOR LIFE Nuts for Life is an initiative of the Australian tree nut industry and the independent authority on the health benefits of regular tree nut consumption . They work closely with health professionals , government and other bodies to improve the nutritional reputation of nuts .
JOEL FEREN Joel Feren is a keen recipe developer and an Accredited Practising Dietitian . He ’ s also a media spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia . Learn more at
www . thenutritionguy . com . au .
SWEET POTATO SOUP WITH FETA AND PINE NUTS
Nuts for Life brings us all the antioxidants , good fats and flavour in this warming and vibrant soup that ’ s sure to give you an autumn pick-me-up !
Serves : 6
INGREDIENTS
} 600g orange sweet potato ( peeled and cut into 3cm cubes )
} 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock ( salt reduced preferred ) } ½ tsp finely grated ginger } 1 long red chilli ( seeded and finely chopped ) } 50g raw pine nuts } 100g reduced fat feta ( roughly crumbled )
To serve } 1 tbsp baby basil leaves } 6 slices of bread
METHOD
1 . Place the sweet potato , onion , ginger , chilli and stock in a large saucepan over medium heat .
2 . Bring to the boil , then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sweet potato is soft . Remove from heat to cool .
3 . While the soup is cooling , heat a small saucepan over low heat . Add the pine nuts and cook until golden . Remove from the heat and set aside .
4 . Once cooled slightly , process the soup in batches in a food processor or blender until smooth , then return to the saucepan .
5 . Heat again , then divide between bowls and top with feta cheese , basil leaves and pine nuts . Serve with your choice of bread and enjoy !
MISO EGGPLANT
Joel shows us his clever and quick recipe for seasonal eggplant , created for Capilano Honey .
Serves : 2 to 4
INGREDIENTS
} 2 eggplants ( cut in half lengthwise ) } ¼ cup miso paste } 2 tbsp mirin } 2 tbsp Manuka honey } 1 tbsp sake
To serve } sesame seeds } parsley ( torn )
3 . Whisk mirin , sake , miso paste and half the Manuka honey in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth .
4 . Generously brush each eggplant with the miso glaze .
5 . Bake in the oven for 25 minutes .
6 . Serve hot and drizzle with remaining honey . Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds and enjoy !
METHOD
1 . Preheat the oven to 180 ° C and line an oven tray with baking paper .
2 . Lay the eggplant ( skin side down ) on tray , and score the flesh in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife .
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