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Indian Red Lentils (Daal)

Indian Red Lentils (Daal)

Indian food is a long-time favorite in our house. The whole family is in love with the smell these wonderful spices spread through the house while cooking. It’s really healthy food for your body and soul. Also the variety of vegan recipes is huge, and many others can easily be adapted to be vegan. For the following recipe, I used organic red lentils and fresh curcuma root, but you can also use curcuma powder if you can’t find the fresh one. Lentils are known for their great nutritional value and high content of protein, which is not only valuable for vegetarians and vegans, but important for any healthy diet. Those tiny round legumes in combination with curcuma and ginger will nourish your body at its best.

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Homemade Spicy Beet Chips

Homemade Spicy Beet Chips

What is your favorite savory snack after dinner? We often enjoy some nuts with a nice glass of wine in the evenings, especially cashew nuts or pistachios. We usually stay away from chips or crackers because they are usually loaded with unhealthy fats and other ingredients. I know that some better options are available now, but how about making your own?! That way you can choose the spices and oils, and you can use a healthy method for making your homemade chips: using a dehydrator – no deep-frying or baking needed.

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