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Chickpea, Avocado & Tuna Fusilli

September 26, 2014 by Cris 4 Comments

This tasty Chickpea, Avocado & Tuna Fusilli dish only takes 10 minutes to make. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, especially if you are heading to the gym that day or you are so not in the mood to cook. It happens to me too. 🙂

I’ve already mentioned in my previous post that my boyfriend and I work hard on being as fit as possible. And regardless how much you exercise, food has a great importance.
When I first started working out (a looooong time ago), I was tempted to skip the calories before any gym session. However, it didn’t take me long to realize that if I don’t have a “carb loading” that day for lunch and later a pre-exercise meal, my workout isn’t the same and it just feels like a waste….

Roasted Pumpkin and Coconut Cream

September 5, 2014 by Cris 8 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin and Coconut Cream – yellow and mellow – like my sun from yesterday. I also added coconut milk, which gives it a velvety consistency and a very rich flavor. And ginger, parsley and a splash of lemon for a fresh twist. Et Voilà, such a healthy bite!

Yeah! The sun came back after almost three weeks of steady rain. Düsseldorf is bright and beautiful again. So I was inspired by the sun and made this soup out of a roasted pumpkin, 1 carrot, 2 potatoes and 1 leek to show my appreciation for the quick return of summer. I so hope it’s going to last for a while.
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Spicy Spaghetti with Chickpeas and Mushrooms

September 1, 2014 by Cris 4 Comments

A delicious vegetarian lunch with chickpeas and mushrooms and whole wheat spaghetti – so quick to make and very healthy. As a bonus, it keeps you full longer and controls your appetite.

Every Sunday (except when I am out of town) I like to try a new recipe or to bring a new twist to an old one. So yesterday I got creative and combined the two of my favorite ingredients, chickpeas and mushrooms with whole wheat spaghetti. The sauce is made of fresh cherry tomatoes, garlic, onions, ginger and crushed red pepper flakes.
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