Chloé's 3 healthy & gourmet winter recipes

Roasted cauliflower with spices

"Bluff your little world with this simplistic recipe that calls for just 3 ingredients! As a side dish, you can use fresh spinach shoots."

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 small cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Smoked paprika (or other spice of your choice: turmeric, garam masala, curry, etc.) 

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. 
2. Start by removing the cauliflower's largest leaves. Plunge it into a large pot of boiling salted water and leave to cook until you can easily prick it with a knife. 
3. Drain the cauliflower and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Mix the olive oil with the spice of your choice and a pinch of salt, and bake for around 20 minutes (until golden brown). 

Fresh "Fauxmage" with fresh herbs 

"This fauxmage resembles herbed cream cheese thanks to the creaminess of the cashews and the cheesy flavor provided by the malted yeast! As for the miso, it dirties the preparation and adds natural probiotics." 

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked overnight in filtered water, then drained
• 1 teaspoon unpasteurized rice miso
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled and degermed
• 2 tablespoons malted yeast
• 3 level tablespoons melted coconut oil
• Juice of one lemon
• Pepper (to taste)
• Herbs of your choice: coriander, chives, dill, parsley, borage, or even edible flower petals!

1. Blend all ingredients until no lumps remain.
2. Let the mixture set in a cool place and divide into small crottins. Roll in fresh herbs. 
3. Chill for at least 3 hours, then enjoy with crackers, sourdough bread or vegetable slices.

Healthy cookies with chocolate gems

"I developed this cookie recipe for my diabetic dad using coconut sugar: its glycemic index is the lowest of all natural sugars! Chickpeas, on the other hand, are very rich in protein and fiber. And don't worry, you won't taste them at all once they're cooked."

Ingredients

• 1 can cooked chickpeas (about one cup)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup powdered coconut sugar
• 2 heaped tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons almond purée (or the oilse of your choice)
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch baking soda
•  Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 large handful of dark chocolate gems

Recipe

1. Blend rinsed chickpeas with coconut oil, almond purée, coconut sugar, salt, baking soda and lemon juice until smooth.
2. Place the mixture in a bowl and add the rolled oats and gems chocolate. Mix with a spatula.
3. Preheat oven to 190°C.
4. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shape the cookies (about a tablespoon for each). Don't pack them too tightly or you'll end up with a giant cookie ;)
5. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn down the oven to 160°C for 15 minutes.
6. Leave to cool in the oven by opening the door. 
7. Enjoy!