<p>We think of this as a plant-based - or, rather, plant-enhanced - version of the classic Greek mezze called tzatziki. However, in this dish the sturdier textures of courgette stand in for the coolness of cucumber. Further, the slight aniseed of dill stands up to courgettes with suitable astringency, but you could also try the mint that is usual in tzatziki. </p><p> Moreover, taking your cues from this comparison, why not make a double batch. Store one batch in the fridge to accompany a tempeh kebab. Or, you could make a full contemporary mezze spread to enjoy with your Erbology Gluten-free Crackers. </p><h3>The capable courgette</h3><p>The poor old courgette. That is to say, it's not as essential and basic as vegetables like potatoes, onions, and carrots, which form the mainstay of many classic dishes and soup bases the world over. However, it's not as trendy as your kales, beets and avocado, even with spiralising potential. So, let's give the courgette some real attention and love, shall we? </p><p>Firstly, an unsexy but quite interesting fact, at least if you get as excited about your food and gardens as we do. The courgette (actually classified as a fruit) is just a thin-skinned, smaller version of those huge marrows which everyone who gardens in the United Kingdom seems to end up growing too many of. So if you have courgettes in your garden, pick them right quick - and eat them right quick. After all, although courgettes may look fine in your fridge over time, the flavour actually goes bitter. </p><p>Children and courgettes go together well. Moreover, eating delicate courgette flowers is fascinating to urban children. A delicious education in the workings of nature right there.</p><h3>Go with the heart and go with the gut</h3><p>Right, onto what the courgette can offer our bodies - which is quite a lot. For example, courgettes are rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre, potassium, and vitamin C. All of that adds up to benefits for heart health.(1)(2)(3) </p><p>If there's an organ that looms quite as large as the heart, it would be the gut - and the courgette is wonderful for that one, too. For example, your essential gut bacteria love soluble fibre. Further, the courgette is also water-laden, so that helps flush your system out even as it helps keep you feeling satiated and well-fed.(4)(5)</p>

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<h3>In with the new</h3><p>Once you begin to phase out animal products from your diet, you make room for unexpected new pleasures. Case in point: serving up a beefsteak with curry and peas wouldn’t be the most appetising prospect even if we ate meat. But a vegan roasted cauliflower steak with curry and peas? Now you’re talking, baby! </p><p>Vegetables are often so much more versatile than meat products are. They make beautiful bases for complex flavours and unusual pairings. We’ve always felt that spreading your table with a miscellany of vegan dishes, making sure to include some substantial centrepieces such as this dish, can result in much more tantalising prospects and possibilities. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://erbology.co/shop/organic-milk-thistle-oil/"><img src="https://erbology.health/storage/images/2018/03/Cauliflower-milk-thistle-1-1024x703.jpg"></a></p><h3>Slice away</h3><p>Once you perfect the delicate art of slicing symmetrical cauliflower steaks that all cook through at the same time, the sky is the limit as far as seasoning and garnishing goes. Don’t worry – we’re still working on our brassica-cutting skills too! One can always hope… </p><p>In the meantime, be sure to carefully monitor your cauliflower in the oven so that you can rescue the smaller pieces from overcooking. If you can restrain yourself from eating it all at one sitting, leftover roasted cauliflower is perfect for topping salads or healthy pizzas. </p><p>We’ve always had a weakness for the combination of cauliflower, curry, and peas, and it’s lovely to remove it from the (albeit just as nice, if perhaps a bit greasier) context of Indian curry houses and reinvent it in a different setting. Protein is especially important for vegans to include in each and every meal. Make sure that if you are opting not to include peas in this dish, you are adding another source of these essential building blocks for your body, such as lentils, quinoa or amaranth.(2) </p><p>Cauliflower is an excellent source of vitamins C and B-6.(2) Although most people think of citrus fruits when identifying good dietary sources of vitamin C, one cup of cooked cauliflower contains nearly our entire daily recommended amount of this valuable stuff, helpful for tissue healing and regeneration.(3) In turn, vitamin B-6 is the anti-anxiety vitamin no small thing in this age of self-awareness. Vitamin B-6 is beneficial for serotonin levels and, subsequently, our overall state of being.(4)</p><p>Other good sources of vitamin B-6 include&nbsp;pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts and tahini paste, which is made from toasted sesame seeds. The tahini sauce goes especially well with our vegan roasted cauliflower. How to make a delicious tahini sauce? It's simple. First of all, choose high quality tahini. We are big fans of Al Yaman &amp; Sons. </p><p>For this recipe, you'll need about 3/4 cups tahini, one small garlic clove, 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup (or more) cold water, one cup fresh chopped parsley leaves and a pinch of Maldon sea salt. In a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic clove together with the salt. </p><p>Then, in a bowl combine garlic, lemon and tahini. Mix well, and start adding small amounts of cold water gradually until you have reached the desired consistency. Finally, stir in the parsley and pour the sauce over your vegan roasted cauliflower. Voilà! You've got a quick and, most importantly, nutritious meal ready.</p><h3>And on top...</h3><p>Finally, there’s the finishing touch of&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/shop/organic-milk-thistle-oil/">Erbology Organic Milk Thistle Oil</a>. The light, nutty flavour adds subtlety and delicacy to our roasted cauliflower. And that’s not even to start on the health benefits. Milk thistle oil is rich in omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and other valuable phytonutrients. It can gently cleanse your body and boost heart activity. Sesame seeds add texture and interest – think of them as being the healthy version of sprinkles on an ice cream sundae. </p><p>We’re longing to experiment with a lemon-based dressing for this dish instead of the balsamic vinegar, and with some fresh herbs. Cauliflower is beautifully compatible with such a wide variety of herbs, as are peas. Fresh cilantro, parsley, basil, and mint all go well with curry powder, so we are thinking to start with some juxtaposition. A plant-based yoghourt dressing could also work quite well. Right, off to the kitchen we go…</p>

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Transform your meals with this vegan roasted cauliflower! Tender cauliflower steaks seasoned with curry and paired with peas make for a hearty, flavour-packed centrepiece. Top with tahini sauce and a drizzle of milk thistle oil for a nutty, nutritious finish.

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<h3>Cheese, cheese...</h3><p>That was before we tried this recipe for homemade vegan cream cheese dip. It satisfied all cravings, and we also loved the backstory. The recipe was inspired by a dip that the mother of the person who put together the recipe (which I sadly did not!) made on special occasions. It is these deep, entwined emotions that one can only unlock through specific sensations that we find so challenging about going completely vegan - or about making any permanent lifestyle changes.</p><p><img src="https://erbology.health/storage/images/2018/03/Tkemali-cheese-dip-1-1024x676.jpg"></p><p>Granted, we never tried the original, dairy-based dip. But tasting this one, we find it hard to believe that there is any longing that it would leave unsatisfied. Make extra, so that you have some in your refrigerator to include in sandwiches throughout the week. This cashew cheese is also a wonderful addition to breakfast smorgasbords and salad platters.</p><h3>Bathe your cashews, darling.</h3><p>Cashews have a mellow flavour that we have always been fans of. But when soaked, they attain a remarkably smooth consistency that comes in very handy for all matter of vegan recipes. However, you need to be careful not to leave them in water for too long, or they will become mushy. Think of it as the cashew version of wrinkly raisin fingers. Overnight is fine, two or three hours will do at the very least. Soak your cashews in filtered water to activate the enzymes. You will digest the nuts much more easily. Once blended, soaked cashews go easily with all sorts of flavourings.</p><h3>Back to essentials</h3><p>Linoleic acid (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) are essential fatty acids. You need to get these acids through your diet because your body cannot make them. An optimal balance of these two acids is very important to keep your body functioning as it should. These acids are important for all types of biological processes, like blood clotting. However, this doesn't mean that you should consume as much of these acids as you can. </p><p>The typical Western diet is far too high in omega-6s.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0753332206002435">Scientists now theorise that this imbalance may lie behind many health problems experienced far more by people today than by our predecessors</a>.(1) Processed seed oils are a huge contributor to this issue.&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/shop/organic-chia-seed-oil/">Chia seed oil</a>, as contained in this recipe, has a good ratio of omega-3 acids. If you also make&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/shop/organic-milk-thistle-oil/">milk thistle oil</a>&nbsp;a regular part of your diet, you will have attained a good proportion of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. What happens to the cheese when the dairy is gone? It lives happily ever after.....</p>

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What happens to cheese when the dairy is gone? It transforms into this dreamy vegan cream cheese dip! Smooth, rich, and utterly satisfying, this recipe is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or snacking. Made with soaked cashews and balanced with omega-3-rich chia seed oil, it’s the ultimate plant-based indulgence. Who needs dairy when you’ve got this?

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<p>Baba up your baba ganoush! We've taken the liberty of slipping in some non-traditional ingredients, and it tastes amazing! Baba ganoush is a simple dish that inspires great passion. There are as many ways to make it as there are chefs, and each way comes with its dilemmas. First up would be - should you grill the aubergine or char over a gas flame? </p><p>Next up - probably the decision of whether mashing the aubergine or cutting it into thin strips would be tastier. Still going? You should think about if garlicking up or garlicking down is your way. How about which herbs you are going to use? But, most importantly - should you use tahini in the recipe? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://erbology.health/storage/2024/Dec/b1Hew7Jwi5.jpg"></p><p>After all that, we dare to offer this recipe for your kind consideration. Note that the characterising combination of smoky aubergine and garlic is unchanged. However, we've taken the liberty of slipping in some non-traditional elements. Certainly they will go a long way towards supporting your poor body. After all, you probably bombard it daily with toxins and stresses.</p><h3>An apple cider vinegar a day keeps the doctor away.</h3><p>Apple cider vinegar is an ancient folk remedy and its benefits are currently being backed up with scientific research. For instance, studies have supported its ability to lower blood sugar and help with weight control.(1)(2)</p><h3>The holy thistle</h3><p><a href="https://erbology.co/shop/organic-milk-thistle-oil/">Milk thistle oil</a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;rich in omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and other valuable phytonutrients. As a result, milk thistle oil can gently cleanse your body, boost your heart activity, and renew your skin. The lightly earthy flavour complements the mildness of aubergines. </p><p>Moreover, both milk thistle and aubergines come from the Mediterranean, another reason that they make for natural companions. If you're wondering about the <a href="https://erbology.co/when-how-long-to-take-milk-thistle/">best time to take milk thistle</a>, you can be flexible and enjoy it at any time of the day that suits you.&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/milk-thistle-benefits/">Learn more about milk thistle benefits</a></p><h3>Dip into sprouted buckwheat</h3><p>We recommend Erbology Greek Olive raw crackers to go with your baba ganoush. Unlike the traditional pitta bread, these crackers contain sprouted&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/product-ingredients/buckwheat/">buckwheat</a>. This ingredient helps your body take in valuable minerals and digest them with greater ease.(3) </p><p>Likewise, the tangy olive, sensual tomato, and peppery coriander notes in these crackers are a very contemporary finishing touch to the spread.&nbsp;<a href="https://erbology.co/buckwheat-health-benefits-pseudo-cereal/">Learn more about buckwheat benefits</a></p><h3>Back to basics</h3><p>Abundant natural goodness is contained in aubergines and tahini. Rich in fibre, aubergines also possess extremely powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients.(4) In turn, tahini offers healthy fats and amino acids, which are the building blocks of energy.(5) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://erbology.health/storage/images/2021/09/R5D31319-1024x683.jpg"></p><h3>Baba up your baba.</h3><p>A lot of the fun of dips lies in how you garnish them. Might we suggest topping your baba ganoush with amaranth pops? They would lend a light, nutty crunch, not to mention all nine essential amino acids. </p><p>Similarly, drizzling any of Erbology's delectable oils on top of your baba ganoush instead of the traditional olive oil would top up the nourishment of this recipe very nicely. After that, how about trying delicate twists of lemon peel on top? They might be a lovely detail. After all, lemon is often found in varieties of baba ganoush. Just because we have apple cider vinegar in ours does not mean we have to completely sacrifice the addictive tang of citrus fruits. </p><p>In the same vein, you could also go further down the fruit road and accompany your baba ganoush with some pomegranate seeds. We don't know about you, but we find the act of removing the seeds from a pomegranate quite meditative, and the seeds themselves are just exquisite beings. Hey, you can't say we didn't warn you. We are fully devoted to the joys of baba ganoush!&nbsp;</p>

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Upgrade your baba ganoush with a nourishing twist! Smoky aubergine and garlic meet apple cider vinegar and milk thistle oil for a health boost. Serve with sprouted buckwheat crackers and garnish with pomegranate seeds or amaranth pops for a fresh, vibrant touch.

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