Raw take-away #8: stuffed peppers and chocolate brownies

This week’s raw Tuesday take-away took some old favourites and made raw versions. For the stuffed peppers, we used baby bell peppers and filled them with Ani Phyo’s Love the Chick’s Paté and some fresh veggies. The book is reviewed on the resources page, here (you can also order it online from these links). For dessert, raw chocolate brownies. Simple, rich, delicious.

For those based in the Joburg area, especially those of you who have ordered before, please feel free to send me requests– these can be any kind of food, raw or cooked, that you enjoy. I will do my best to create healthy raw versions and include them in future take-away menus.

Raw stuffed peppers on a bed of baby spinach

Raw stuffed peppers

baby bell peppers

love the chicks paté (soaked sunflower seeds, soaked almonds, water, turmeric, salt and a dash of cayenne)

spring onion, chopped

baby roma tomatoes, halved

celery, chopped

carrot, shredded

fresh coriander, chopped

pinch of himalayan salt, cumin, ground coriander and freshly ground pepper

(for serving) baby spinach, shredded and tossed in olive oil, lemon juice and himalayan salt

Instructions: Halve the baby peppers, removing seeds and veins.

Mix the paté in a bowl with the rest of the ingredients, adjusting seasoning to taste. Spoon the paté and veggie mix into the pepper halves, and arrange them on a bed of spinach (or whatever greens you prefer)

Raw brownies

Raw chocolate brownies

This recipe is so easy, it seems silly to even print it. Yet the results are amazing.

1 c raw pecans (or walnuts), soaked overnight (minimum 6 hours)

1/4 cup raw cacao powder

1/4 cup dates (soaked if dry)

dash of himalayan salt

Instructions: Process walnuts in food processor until finely ground. Add cacao and process until mixed. Add dates and salt and process until mixture holds together.

Press mixture into a small pan, or into individual silicone muffin cups, and let set in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Enjoy!!

Raw Tuesday take-aways: Tuesday April 6th

Right now everyone in Joburg is counting the seconds until the start of the long weekend. So while you’re pretending to work for these last few hours, why not put in your order for next Tuesday’s take-away? It will help you feel like you’re still on holiday next week, even after you go back to work. After all, what could be more relaxing than having someone else cook (or uncook) for you? This week’s menu:

Main course: Stuffed peppers filled with a delicious seed and nut pate and fresh veggies, on a bed of greens R 45

Dessert: Chocolate brownies  R20

How it works:
Please email joziuncooked[at]gmail.com to place your order. Let us know how many main courses and desserts you want. We will send payment details. Once your payment is received, your order is confirmed.

All orders must be in by Monday morning, 5th of April (remember, it’s a holiday). Pick-up is on Tuesday the 6th, in Observatory (from 13:00 to 15:00) or Melville (17:00-19:00). Alternative arrangements also available upon request.
Please inform us of any food allergies or special dietary needs.