Cuban style
Coconut & Pineapple Mojito Smoothie
Recipe / Lisa Guy
This Cuban-inspired smoothie is full of flavour and health-boosting nutrients. Pineapple and lime are wonderful sources of immune-strengthening vitamin C and protective antioxidants. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain which helps reduce inflammation and aids digestion.
Makes: 1–2 glasses
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup frozen
pineapple dices 2 tbsp finely chopped mint
Juice 1 lime
1 tsp 100% maple syrup or raw honey
Place all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and well combined.
Pour over a glass of ice and garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint.
Cuban Wild Rice & Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Capsicums
Recipe / Lisa Guy
This hearty vegan dish provides a healthy balance of protein, fibre-rich complex carbohydrates and healthy fats. Beans are an excellent vegetarian source of iron and zinc, which are needed for healthy energy levels and strong immune function. Wild rice is a good source of antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Serves: 3–4
1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed well
3 heaped tbsp wild rice, rinsed well
2 cups vegetable stock
10 small capsicums (yellow, orange, green, red)
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
Sea salt & pepper
2 × 425g tins black beans, rinsed well (or use soaked & cooked dried beans)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
1 heaped tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
3 tbsp tomato sauce
Juice small lime + extra lime wedges, to serve
Handful fresh coriander, chopped
Whole large avocado, sliced
Preheat oven to 200°C.
Place brown and wild rice in a medium saucepan with vegetable stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 45 mins. Once cooked let rice rest with the lid on for 8-10 mins.
Halve the capsicums and place on
