Father’s Day recipes: Pamper your dad with hearty veg keema lunch or night BBQ

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Fathers are our most influential role models and since we celebrate parental bonding on Father’s Day on this Sunday, we decided to spoil our dad with a hearty vegetarian Keema lunch or an evening barbecue. As a gesture to recognize and appreciate the lessons we have learned from him and all the love he has shown us, we decided to prepare some tasty meals for him because, to be honest, that A man’s heart goes through the stomach.

A hearty meal is all he needs to break away from his strong and tough side and be a total teddy bear whose bright smile lights up our world. From walnut, eggplant, and mushroom keema curry to grilled walnut-crusted pineapple and walnut panna cotta, here are some walnut delicacies to indulge your dad while taking care of his health.

Walnut, Eggplant & Mushroom Keema Curry Mus

Walnut, Eggplant & Mushroom Keema Curry (California Walnuts)

Ingredients:

150g walnuts, chopped

1 tablespoon of oil

1 onion, chopped

1 red chilli, finely diced

1 tablespoon of medium-sized curry powder

1 teaspoon of ground turmeric

1 eggplant, cut into 1 cm cubes

200g mushrooms, sliced

400g can of chopped tomatoes

100g baby spinach

225g basmati rice, cooked

Method:

Soak walnuts in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, drain well. In the meantime, heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion and chilli for 4-5 minutes, add the spices and then eggplant and mushrooms, fry another 4-5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, 100 ml water and walnuts, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach until it has just collapsed and season. Serve with cooked basmati rice.

Grilled pineapple with a walnut crust

Grilled Pineapple with Walnut Crust (California Walnuts)

Ingredients:

100g walnuts, finely chopped

2 tablespoons of maple syrup plus extra for serving

1 large pineapple, peeled, pitted and cut into 12 wedges

50g butter, soft

2 tablespoons of powdered sugar

Method:

Preheat the oven to 200 ° C. Mix walnuts and maple syrup and spread on a small baking sheet lined with baking paper, bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and allow to cool.

In the meantime, grill the pineapple in 2 servings for 2 minutes on each side to get golden bar marks. In a small bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until frothy, stir in 25 g of walnut crumbs.

Serve the grilled pineapple with the remaining walnut crumbs, a dash of maple syrup, and a spoonful of walnut butter.

Cooks tip:

Great for barbecues. Try stirring the 25g walnut crumbs in vanilla ice cream instead of the whipped butter.

Walnut panna cotta

Walnut Panna Cotta (California Walnuts)

Ingredients:

100g walnuts, chopped

300ml double cream

1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

50g powdered sugar

3 sheets of gelatine leaves

100ml whole milk

200g mixed berries for serving

Method:

Grease 4 x 200 ml dariole molds. Finely chop 75 g of the walnuts in a food processor and place in a small saucepan with the cream, vanilla and sugar, bring to the boil and remove from the stove. Let it steep until it cools.

Meanwhile, soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes, pour it off and squeeze out any excess liquid. Put the milk in a small saucepan and heat until steam forms, stir in the soaked gelatin from the heat and stir until it has dissolved. Mix into the walnut cream mixture. Pour into the dariole molds and refrigerate for 4-5 hours until they are firm.

To serve, dip the molds briefly in a bowl with hot water, turn them out onto small plates and serve with mixed fruit and the remaining chopped walnuts.

(All Recipes: California Walnuts)

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Walnuts can cure depression because they are one of the nuts richest in omega-3 fatty acids, which aid brain function and reduce symptoms of depression. They promote good digestion, metabolism and a strong immune system and are rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E, ellagic acid, melatonin and carotenoids.

Their consumption improves heart health by reducing inflammation and improving blood vessel function. Walnuts reduce appetite, which in turn helps with weight loss, so they can be included in your diet.

Mushrooms are rich in selenium antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer by protecting the body from the harmful free radicals that can cause such diseases. In addition to strengthening the immune system, mushrooms protect against aging damage and even promote sleep with a high content of vitamin D, selenium and potassium.

The leaves of spinach are rich in protein, iron, vitamins and minerals. The vitamin A it contains moisturizes the skin and hair, while the vitamin C it contains gives skin and hair structure and the iron content keeps hair loss in check.

Not only does it help treat diabetes and prevent cancer, but it also helps prevent asthma and lower blood pressure. Aside from being cheap and easy to prepare when not served raw, spinach is known for being high in vitamin C, high in fiber and water, and promoting a healthy digestive tract by preventing constipation.

Maple syrup extract can dramatically increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, according to researchers at McGill University in Canada. Another study claims that consuming pure maple syrup extract may help protect against Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neurons and maintains neuronal integrity as we age.

Not only are raspberries a very good source of fiber and high in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress, they are also low in calories but high in nutrients. Their consumption, due to their antioxidant content, helps reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other diseases.

They can have a positive effect on blood sugar levels, improve arthritis, help with weight loss and also fight aging. While raspberries are best eaten after buying them, they can also be frozen and enjoyed with the same healthy option any time of the year.

Strawberries are sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low in calories and are full of fiber and vitamins. They protect the heart by increasing the HDL good cholesterol, protect against cancer, and lower blood pressure.

On the flip side, a diet fortified with blueberries can aid muscle growth and repair in women, control oxidative stress and oxygen consumption, or control metabolism, according to a study conducted at Cornell University and published in the Journal of Nutrition.

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