Winters are about indulging in food. Whether you are in the mood to cook or not, your stomach growls will push you into making something or the other. Now that you are in the kitchen, why not make something healthy and delicious for your body and taste buds?
Chef Manish Kashyap, Corporate Chef, The Cottage Cafe by La Polo International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, shared two nutritious breakfast recipes with Slurrp. These bring you the goodness of fresh vegetables, fruits, and dry fruits. They are utterly delicious and easy to prepare. You can even serve them to guests if you are not in the mood to make something complex.
Winter Citrus & Roasted Vegetable Salad
Chef Manish said, "This vibrant winter breakfast salad is packed with warm roasted vegetables, citrus fruits, nuts, and a sweetness. It’s hearty enough for a morning meal and full of winter flavours. This salad is refreshing yet filling, with a balance of sweet and savoury notes making it perfect for winter mornings."
Ingredients
For Salad
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 small beet, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup arugula or mixed greens
- 1 blood orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted
- 1/4 avocado, sliced (optional)
For Dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the diced sweet potato, brussels sprouts, and beet on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and toss to coat the ingredients.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly crispy on the edges.
- Allow the ingredients to cool off slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk orange juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, combine the greens, roasted vegetables, orange and grapefruit segments, pomegranate seeds, and nuts. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish with avocado slices if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
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Warm Cinnamon Oatmeal Delight
Speaking about the dish, Chef Manish said, "This breakfast is warm, filling, and packed with nutrients, perfect for a winter morning."
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds work well)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (like raisins or cranberries)
- Fresh fruit for topping (sliced banana or apple work well)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the milk to a gentle boil.
- Add the oats, a pinch of salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and soft.
- Stir in honey or maple syrup for sweetness, adjusting to taste.
- Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with chopped nuts, dried fruit, and fresh fruit slices.