Nele Liivlaid - Center for Nutrition Studies - 1 https://nutritionstudies.org/author/nliivlaid/ Food. Science. Health. Tue, 02 May 2023 18:24:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Chickpea Curry With Asparagus and Mushrooms https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/chickpea-curry-with-asparagus-and-mushrooms/ Mon, 15 May 2017 15:52:26 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=14230 A super simple, fragrant vegetable curry that is ready in no time.

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Written by Nele Liivlaid.

]]> Lentil Nut Loaf With Sweet Potato https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/lentil-nut-loaf-with-sweet-potato/ Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:28:42 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=13604 This colorful and healthy loaf is delicious on its own but also pairs well with a plant-based cheesy sauce (see recipe below).

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]]> Vegan Cheesecake https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/vegan-baked-cheesecake/ Fri, 18 Nov 2016 20:02:53 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=13463 This dairy and egg-free creamy cheesecake is melt in your mouth delicious!

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]]> Butternut Squash Pie https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/butternut-squash-pie/ Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:16:44 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=13423 This butternut squash pie is oil-free and sugar-free using only wholesome ingredients. Butternut squash is a great alternative to bananas when baking as it’s so incredibly sweet and creamy.

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]]> Butternut Squash Muffins for Halloween https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/butternut-squash-muffins-halloween/ Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:00:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=13434 The grated, fresh butternut squash vs. a puree allows you to taste its deliciousness much more intensely.

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]]> Rhubarb and Fig Jam https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dip-spread/sugar-free-rhubarb-fig-jam/ Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:43:46 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=13092 This quick and easy jam recipe has no sugar or pectin and only uses 3 ingredients.

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]]> Oil-Free Buckwheat Crackers With Sunflower Seeds https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/appetizer/buckwheat-crackers-sunflower-seeds/ Fri, 20 May 2016 13:41:34 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12757 Enjoy these oil-free and flourless buckwheat crackers.

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]]> Butternut Squash Soup With Lentils https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/butternut-squash-soup-lentils/ Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:00:56 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12624 Here is a quick and easy butternut squash soup. I used onion flakes, granulated garlic and ginger powder instead of fresh ingredients, but the outcome is delicious nevertheless.

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]]> Pancake Cake https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/pancake-cake/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:45:20 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12617 This beautiful pancake tart uses cashew-buckwheat ricotta and date-chocolate cream for a delicious and satisfying dessert.

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]]> Squash & Chickpea Stew https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/squash-chickpea-stew/ Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:38:04 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12460 This stew was inspired by the best vegan buffet I’ve ever encountered – MIOBIO in Valencia, Spain. We had several great lunches there and on one occasion a deliciously sweet and hearty pumpkin-chickpea stew was served. I decided to recreate an oil-free version at home.

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]]> Heart-Shaped Oat & Banana Cookies https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/heart-shaped-oat-banana-cookies/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:19:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12401 My plant-based, oil-free, sugar-free and even gluten-free (if you use gluten-free oats) heart-shaped cookies are so simple and delicious. No need to go to a store for a treat or gift when you can so easily make them at home.

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]]> Brown Lentil Stew With Corn and Green Peas https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/brown-lentil-stew-with-corn-and-green-peas/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 21:45:50 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12396 This lentil stew recipe is just about throwing a few ingredients into pot, adding water, grating a carrot while the stew is cooking and mixing it in at the end with some coconut milk. It doesn't get any easier.

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]]> Whole Roasted Cauliflower https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/whole-roasted-cauliflower/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:58:33 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12342 Whole Roasted Cauliflower is an easy and delicious way to prepare cauliflower. It is gorgeous and crisp on the outside and infused with flavor on the inside from the added fresh herbs and spices.

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]]> Sourdough Buckwheat Pancakes https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/breakfast/buckwheat-sourdough-pancakes/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:25:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12335 Now that I’ve been making fermented buckwheat bread for ages it made me think why not use the same batter for pancakes as it’s so fluffy with a great sour taste.

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]]> Nutty Ginger Christmas Cake https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/nutty-ginger-christmas-cake/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 18:57:28 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12280 This gingered nutty Christmas cake is full of flavor and richness, plus it is very easy to make! It is made of soaked gluten-free whole grains, nuts, dried fruits, banana, and a bit of dark chocolate.

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]]> Lentil and Tomato Stew https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/lentil-and-tomato-stew/ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 19:35:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12129 Stews are one of my favorite meals for lunch. I like them very hearty, made of legumes and lots of vegetables. I usually also add some chard, kale, or parsley to garnish the meal.

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]]> Cashew & Tofu Cheesecake Dessert Bowls https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/cashew-tofu-cheesecake-dessert-bowls/ Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:08:48 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=12126 Should you want a decadent dessert to impress your guests or just enjoy it yourself at the end of a long day, look no further.

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]]> Millet-Buckwheat Muffins With Blackcurrants https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/millet-buckwheat-muffins-with-blackcurrants/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:45:38 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11907 Besides banana, the sweetness in this recipe comes from the oat milk and figs – my latest favorite sweeteners for baked goods. Before I only used dates, but recently I discovered the scrumptious characteristics of figs. I especially like the crunchy fig seeds that make the consistency much richer. Moreover, figs are rich in calcium, potassium and iron, and have a lower glycemic load than dates.

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]]> Hearty Red Bean & Chickpea Stew https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/hearty-red-bean-chickpea-stew/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:39:40 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11909 I like to make lentil stews for lunch, but suddenly my 5-year-old got tired of lentils and asked me to make beans. So I did. To make the stew colorful I chose legumes of different colors – yellow chickpeas and red beans. I didn’t have any spinach, kale or chard in the fridge, so I decided to green the stew up with parsley and scallions, which worked out especially well.

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]]> Cherry & Poppy Seed Muffins https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/spicy-cherry-poppy-seed-muffins/ Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:31:29 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11911 These soft, moist muffins are a delight! The cinnamon and cardamom give them a warm spiced flavor that goes well with the cherries.

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]]> Blueberry Muffins https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/dessert/blueberry-muffins/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:17:13 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11823 These plant-based blueberry muffins are delightfully soft and springy like a sponge cake. I just love the texture.

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]]> Easy Kale and Lentil Soup https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/easy-kale-lentil-soup/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:00:41 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11825 Red lentils are hearty, filling, flavorful, cook quickly, and you don't need to soak them before cooking. The ingredients of my lentil soup vary depending on what’s in the fridge and pantry, but the recipe below is one of my favorites.

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]]> Cauliflower Purée Soup https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/cauliflower-puree-soup/ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:38:54 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11626 Without a doubt this creamy and hearty cauliflower puree soup is one of the best soups I’ve ever had.

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]]> Chickpea and Summer Squash Veggie Burger https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/main-dish/chickpea-summer-squash-veggie-burger/ Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:47:00 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11469 This delicious burger is a celebration of summer produce straight from the garden. What really sets it apart are the leeks and summer squash.

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]]> Karask – Traditional Estonian Barley Bread https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/sides/quick-barley-bread-karask/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:15:49 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11374 Quick bake Karask is a traditional barley bread in Estonia. It is also known in other countries, such as Scotland and Ireland, as soda bread. Traditionally it is made using butter or oil, eggs and buttermilk but this recipe is plant-based and tastes as heavenly as the Karask I remember from my childhood!

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]]> Carrot and Sweet Potato Purée Soup https://nutritionstudies.org/recipes/soup/carrot-sweet-potato-puree-soup/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:00:12 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?post_type=cns_recipe&p=11377 This silky, smooth soup gets its creamy texture from purèed carrots and sweet potatoes.

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]]> Travel Tips for Healthy Snacks & Meal Planning https://nutritionstudies.org/travel-tips-healthy-snacks-meal-planning/ Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:11:01 +0000 http://nutritionstudies.org/?p=10692 How to travel and maintain a healthy plant-based lifestyle.

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Written by Nele Liivlaid.

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