This year WHO focuses on diabetes as one of the causes for developing premature disability, loss of independence and quality of life. So we asked Jess B who is a fully qualified chef with international experience and mum of two preschoolers, to share with us few diabetes friendly recipes. She demonstrated Falafel, Cucumber with Yogurt Dip and Kale Chips at a recent Health Event. Today she is kindly sharing these recipes with us. Thank you Jess, we love the taste of those nutrient packed snacks.
Falafel
Ingredients
1 x 400g tin chickpeas (or 400g of soaked and cooked chickpeas)
1 x small onion
1 x garlic clove
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
2 cups raw baby spinach
1 Tablespoon flour (can be wholemeal or gluten free flour)
1 egg
Procedure:
Blend chickpeas in food processor until roughly chopped, add spinach, finely diced onion and garlic then pulse again until all ingredients are combined. Place mixture into bowl add coriander, cumin and egg and flour. Mix all together and leave in frid...
