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Try celebrated plant-based chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi’s Sweet Quinoa recipe

A celebrated plant-based chef and wellness advocate, UK based Chef Bettina Campolucci Bordi will showcase her innovative, zero-waste, and sustainable approach to cooking  at The Good Life Show in Cape Town. Here’s a taste of what to expect.

Ingredients (Makes 2 portions)

1 pear
1 apple
1 orange, peeled
130g (4 1/2 oz/1 cup) precooked quinoa (any color)
Juice of 1/2 orange
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon chopped almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 pinch of ground cloves
Plant yogurt, mint leaves,
or seasonal fruits, to serve

Booster

Sesame seeds
Chopped nuts

Method

Chop the apple, pear, and orange into small squares (smaller than bite-size) and put them in a bowl.
Add all the remaining ingredients and give it a good stir.
Enjoy with a dollop of plant yogurt, a few mint leaves, or a sprinkling of seasonal fruits.

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