Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves is a traditional dish in some Eastern European countries, such as Turkey, Greece and Albania. For 4 people 16 young soft grape leaves (light green in colour) Sauce 280 grams cherry tomatoes ( or another tomato sauce) 3 to 4 tablespoons of grated sheep's cheese Filling 2 carrots, 1 onion, 3 stalks of celery, 1 egg, 5 tablespoons grated aged sheep's cheese, 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon pepper. Preparation Wash the grape leaves and blanch them for 3 to 4 minutes in plenty of boiling water. Drain them and let them dry on a cotton cloth. Wash and clean the vegetables. Cut them into small pieces and put them in a thick-bottomed pan with slightly heated olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir constantly (!) while cooking the chopped vegetables over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool. When cool, carefully mix the vegetables in a bowl with the sheep's cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley and beaten egg into a homogeneous mixture. Put a spoonful of filling in the centre of each leaf. Then roll it up and seal it tightly with, for example, a toothpick at the ends. Spread a few tablespoons, cherry tomato sauce or any other tomato sauce over the bottom of a baking dish and place the rolls side by side on top. Cover them with the remaining sauce and top with a little grated sheep's cheese. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, remove the dish from the oven and drizzle the rolls with the sauce from the bottom. If they are too dry, also add 2 tablespoons of water. After baking, rest the rolls for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Eating Healthy
Eating healthy means consuming a variety of foods that provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly. This includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains,
lean proteins and healthy fats.
But occasionally making something delicious that may not consist entirely of the aforementioned components should also be possible.
Why is healthy eating important?
1.
Healthy food gives your body the energy it needs to carry out daily activities.
2.
Nutrients such as vitamins and minerals strengthen your immune system and help your body fight disease.
3.
A balanced diet helps you maintain a healthy weight, which reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
4.
Healthy eating can improve your mood and reduce the risk of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
5.
Nutrients are essential for the growth, repair and maintenance of body tissues and organs.
Healthy eating is therefore important not only for your physical health, but also for your overall well-being.
Stuffed Grape Leaves
Stuffed grape leaves is a traditional dish in some Eastern European countries, such as Turkey, Greece and Albania. For 4 people 16 young soft grape leaves (light green in colour) Sauce 280 grams cherry tomatoes ( or another tomato sauce) 3 to 4 tablespoons of grated sheep's cheese Filling 2 carrots, 1 onion, 3 stalks of celery, 1 egg, 5 tablespoons grated aged sheep's cheese, 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon pepper. Preparation Wash the grape leaves and blanch them for 3 to 4 minutes in plenty of boiling water. Drain them and let them dry on a cotton cloth. Wash and clean the vegetables. Cut them into small pieces and put them in a thick-bottomed pan with slightly heated olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and stir constantly (!) while cooking the chopped vegetables over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave to cool. When cool, carefully mix the vegetables in a bowl with the sheep's cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley and beaten egg into a homogeneous mixture. Put a spoonful of filling in the centre of each leaf. Then roll it up and seal it tightly with, for example, a toothpick at the ends. Spread a few tablespoons, cherry tomato sauce or any other tomato sauce over the bottom of a baking dish and place the rolls side by side on top. Cover them with the remaining sauce and top with a little grated sheep's cheese. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking, remove the dish from the oven and drizzle the rolls with the sauce from the bottom. If they are too dry, also add 2 tablespoons of water. After baking, rest the rolls for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Eating Healthy
Eating healthy means consuming a variety of foods
that provide your body with the nutrients it needs to
function properly. This includes vegetables, fruits,
whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats.
But occasionally making something delicious that
may not consist entirely of the aforementioned
components should also be possible.
Why is healthy eating important?
1.
Healthy food gives your body the energy it needs
to carry out daily activities.
2.
Nutrients such as vitamins and minerals strengthen
your immune system and help your body fight
disease.
3.
A balanced diet helps you maintain a healthy
weight, which reduces the risk of chronic diseases
such as diabetes and heart disease.
4.
Healthy eating can improve your mood and
reduce the risk of mental health problems such as
depression and anxiety.
5.
Nutrients are essential for the growth, repair and
maintenance of body tissues and organs.
Healthy eating is therefore important not only for your
physical health, but also for your overall well-being.
