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SEED BREAD WITH AVO HUMMUS

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Flaxseed flour is full of omega-3 fatty acids and almonds help prevent weight gain. MAKES 1 SMALL LOAF PREPARATIO­N: 10 MIN BAKING: 20-25 MIN 80g flaxseed flour 100g ground almonds 15ml (1T) chopped fresh rosemary 10ml (2t) baking powder 5ml (1t) psyllium fibre 30g mozzarella cheese, grated 6 large eggs 30ml (2T) olive oil 15ml (1T) whole flaxseeds (linseed) 15ml (1T) toasted sunflower seeds 15ml (1T) toasted pumpkin seeds Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a small loaf tin with nonstick spray. 1 Mix the flour, ground almonds, rosemary, baking powder, psyllium fibre and cheese. 2 Whisk the eggs and olive oil, add to the dry ingredient­s and mix. Transfer to the prepared loaf tin and sprinkle the seeds over. 3 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm and the crust starts turning brown. Serve with avo hummus.

AVO HUMMUS

Not only are avocados a good source of monounsatu­rated fat, which helps lower blood pressure, they’re full of fibre, which helps you feel fuller for longer. MAKES ABOUT 500ML (2C) HUMMUS PREPARATIO­N: 5 MIN 1 ripe avocado 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained 80ml (¹⁄₃c) sesame seed paste (tahini) 1 garlic clove, crushed with a little salt 60ml (¼c) lemon juice freshly ground pepper 1,2ml (¼t) ground cumin 250ml (1c) fresh coriander, chopped 45ml (3T) olive oil TO FINISH

avocado and radish slices 1 Purée all the ingredient­s

in a food processor. 2 To finish Serve with the seed bread, topped with avocado and radish slices.

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