Loose Ends
Make the most of your leftover ingredients with these recipe ideas
MINT
IDEA 1: Quench your thirst with a cucumber mojito 2-inch slice of peeled cucumber, halved into two rounds and then quartered
HOW? In a tall, sturdy glass, muddle 2 slices of cucumber, 10 mint leafs and 2 tsp sugar until the cucumber offers no more resistance. Fill the glass with ice, and then pour in the juice of 1 lime. Add your favourite rum and top off with soda water. Serve with a thick straw.
IDEA 2: Energise your sandwiches with mint chutney
HOW? Pull the leaves from a bunch of mint, and chop 2 small onions. Place into a food processor with a tbsp of tamarind paste, 10 drops of stevia extract, a pinch of sugar and sprinkle of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and leave in the fridge to chill for a few hours before serving.
IDEA 3: Try some minted macho peas
HOW? In a saucepan boil 250g of frozen peas for 5-6 minutes. Once slightly softened, remove from heat, drain water and set to one side. In a frying pan over a medium heat add 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 tbsp of vegan butter and allow melting for 2 minutes. Now add the peas to the pan with 1 finely chopped chilli and a handful of chopped mint leaves. Fry for a further 5 minutes constantly stirring so the peas can immerse all the flavour. When softened to your liking remove from heat and lightly mash some of the peas with a fork. Serve with your favourite salad.