Picnics are an excellent opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and indulge in delicious snacks. As a Nutritionist, I believe that making mindful choices when it comes to our food can enhance our overall well-being.
When it comes to picnics, vegetarian recipes can bring a burst of flavour, nourishing our bodies with plant-based goodness. In this blog post, I am thrilled to share a collection of plant-based picnic recipes that are designed to satisfy taste buds and provide essential nutrients.
1. Paneer and Vegetable Skewers
These colourful skewers combine the goodness of paneer with a medley of fresh vegetables. The paneer provides protein, while the vegetables offer essential vitamins and minerals. Marinate the paneer and vegetables in a blend of spices, then grill them for a delightful smoky flavour.
2. Mediterranean Lentil Pasta Salad
Whip up a refreshing Mediterranean lentil pasta salad using lentil pasta, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon dressing. This vibrant and satisfying salad is packed with fibre, vitamins, and minerals.
3. Caprese Skewers
Create elegant caprese skewers by alternating cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella cheese balls on toothpicks. Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a burst of flavour. These skewers are not only delicious but also rich in antioxidants and calcium.
4. Mediterranean Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes
Hollow out juicy tomatoes and stuff them with a Mediterranean-inspired quinoa filling. Combine cooked quinoa with chopped cucumber, olives, feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. These stuffed tomatoes are nutrient-dense and bursting with flavours.
5. Chickpea Salad Wraps
For a protein-packed picnic option, prepare chickpea salad wraps. Mash cooked chickpeas and mix them with diced bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and a creamy dressing made from Greek yogurt and herbs. Spread the mixture onto tortillas, roll them up, and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
6. Hummus with Veggies
Blend chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs like parsley and dill. Serve it with an assortment of colourful vegetable sticks like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. The hummus is packed with protein, fibre, and healthy fats.
7. White or dark chocolate strawberry energy balls
8. Potato Salad
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Milena Kaler is a is a qualified London Nutritionist, sports nutrition, stubborn weight loss, digestive health, and autoimmune disease nutrition specialist. She is trained in the principles of Functional Medicine and practices from her clinic in Central London, Harley Street, as well as providing online consultations.
Milena has helped thousands of people to lose weight and keep it off. Scientific and holistic in approach Milena looks at all aspects of a client’s health. She embraces a systems-oriented approach aiming to get to the root cause of health and weight issues instead of simply focusing on the symptoms.
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Milena sees patients with chronic health conditions, as well as clients looking for support to optimise their health. Some of the areas Milena can help with include: weight loss, digestive, hormonal, autoimmune disease, menopause, and skin health.
Milena sees every person as an individual with different problems and different goals. She takes time to listen to her clients’ specific concerns to develop customised nutrition and lifestyle plans, based on laboratory test results. Having overcome her own chronic health and weight loss issues, Milena really understands how it is to feel overwhelmed by poor health and can relate to her clients when they first come to see her.
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