American actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow follows a clean diet, which traditionally refers to eating simple, whole foods without any artificial ingredients. She has also documented her eating and cooking experiences in several cookbooks, of which 'The Clean Plate' is the latest. In the book, Paltrow, who is also the founder of Goop, a wellness and lifestyle brand and company, lists down some of her most healthy and delicious recipes. In this article however, we will look at 3 vegan recipes she has shared in her cookbook.
Black rice pudding with coconut milk and mango
According to Paltrow, this recipe is “full of iron, vitamin E, and antioxidants' - a nutritional powerhouse that “also happens to be delicious.”
Ingredients:
½ cup black rice
2 cups water
½ cup plus 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
1 date, pitted and diced
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ mango, peeled and sliced
How to prepare:
Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the rice, water, cup of the coconut milk, the date and the salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through to make sure the rice is not sticking.
Step 2: Divide the rice pudding between two bowls and pour 1 tablespoon of the coconut milk over each.
Step 3: Top with the mango and serve.
Apricot, cashew and coconut truffles
“These fruity, tropical bites are made for an afternoon treat; they’re also great for packing in the kids’ lunches. Treats all around!” says Paltrow.
Ingredients:
½ cup dried apricots
½ cup raw cashews
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Zest of 1 lime
A pinch of flaky sea salt
1 tablespoon water
How to prepare:
Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until the mixture is smooth and forms a ball around the processor blade (this may take a while).
Step 2: Using wet hands, roll the mixture into 12 tablespoon-sized balls, setting them on a plate as you work.
Step 3: Let set in the fridge until ready to eat.
Blueberry cauliflower smoothie
As per the actor, “With antioxidant-rich blueberries and protein packed almond butter, this smoothie is one I often throw together after a workout. Buy organic wild blueberries, if you can find them.”
Ingredients:
½ cup frozen blueberries
½ cup frozen cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
1 date, pitted and roughly chopped
Juice of ½ lime
How to prepare:
To prepare this easy-to-make smoothie, all you need to do is combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
