Fun, healthy treats for Halloween! Get into the spooktacular spirit and get creative with the kids in the kitchen with these fun and easy treats thanks to our friends at We Might Be Tiny!
Jack-o’-lanternCheese Quesadillas
Ingredients:
6 tortilla wraps
180 g (2 cups) grated cheese
Method: Line a baking tray with baking paper.Use a knife or veggie cutters to cut desired face or design on three of the tortillas.Place the remaining tortillas in a single layer on the baking tray.Sprinkle cheese evenly over each one then place a ‘carved’ tortilla on top of each.Grill for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are golden.Serve with guacamole, sour cream, salsa,or any of your favourite dips.
Green Slime Smoothie
Ingredients:
250 ml (1 cup) coconut water
1 green apple, cut into chunks
juice of half a lime
quarter of an avocado
half a banana
100 g (4 cups) spinach
Method: Add all ingredients to a high-speed food processor and blitz until smooth.Transfer to your favourite sippy cup and enjoy!
Roasted Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
half red capsicum, deseeded and cut into chunks
olive oil
2 - 3 tsp mixed dried herbs
1 sprig rosemary
salt
half a brown onion, diced and sautéd
375 ml (1 ¾ cups) vegetable stock
half a vegetable stock cube or 1 tsp stock concentrate
optional cream for spiderweb garnish
Method:
Preheat oven at 180 C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread out potato, carrot, and capsicumon the baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and rosemary leaves,and toss to coat evenly.Place tray in oven and bake for around 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.Once vegetables are cooked, transfer to a saucepan along with the sautéd onion and add the vegetable stock liquid. If more flavour is needed, add half a stock cube or stock concentrate. Bring to the boil, cover,and allow to simmer gently for around 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before blending ina high-speed food processor to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Pour into bowl. Place 60 ml (¼ cup) of cream in a sandwich bag. Cut a small opening in one of the corners of the bag. Gently pour in the cream, making three circles in your soup. Using a toothpick,start from the centre and make a line going outwards. Repeat to form the spiderweb!
Happy Halloween
