Emanuela's Sweet or Savoury Scones

Basic Scone Ingredients

• 300g/2 cups flour (any type) *

• 3 teaspoons baking powder *

• pinch salt *

• 1 egg *

• 90-100ml milk *

• 3 tablespoons rapeseed/olive oil or butter (If butter is used then it must be rubbed into the dry ingredients) *

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Method

1. Place the dry ingredients in a bowl and mix with a fork. IF USING BUTTER, rub the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

2. Beat the egg (reserve a little for glaze) and add the milk in a separate bowl or glass. IF USING OIL, add here and mix well.

3. Mix the milk mixture into the dry ingredients until they are just blended together.

4. Transfer the mixture onto a dry, floured surface and knead until it just holds together. It will feel quite wet, but don't over mix

5. Cut scones with a floured cutter or glass, place on a baking sheet and glaze with remaining egg mixture.

6. Bake in oven 200C for 10 -12 minutes or until golden brown. Baking times may vary greatly so check your scones halfway

7. Serve hot with your favourite topping (check out our spread options; jam, marmalade, nut butters and chocolate spread). 

Variations

Fruit Scones: Add 30g caster sugar and 30g dried fruit to the dry ingredients. Fruit scones are traditionally made with sultanas but feel free to get creative here and try our full range of dried fruit - apricots, figs, sour cherries, even mangos!

Cheese Scones: Add 3⁄4 cup grated cheese to the dry ingredients and then proceed as above. Any hard cheese can be used successfully (somerset cheddar / Wyfe of Bath). Add a half a cup of herbs if desired. Sprinkle the top of the glazed scone with paprika before baking for an extra kick. 

Artichoke and Pasta Frittata

Recipe makes 2 portions. This can be factored up to make more portions as needed. Consider bulk cooking and freezing the extra to save time, energy and electricity.

Ingredients

• Jar of artichoke hearts, chopped

• 20g dry weight pasta *

• 2 teaspoons olive oil *

• 1/4 jar red pepper, diced *

• 10g butter *

• 3 large eggs, beaten and then strained *

• 1 tablespoon grated cheese *

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper *

• Optional: add leafy greens eg chard, spinach or kale

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Method

• Cook your pasta of choice for 6 mins, and drain.

• Pat dry with a clean tea towel to remove any excess moisture.

• Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add diced pepper and artichokes and cook for 5 mins.

• Add the butter to the pan and stir.

• Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

• Stir in the pasta and beaten eggs, mixing well. Season to taste.

• Add the remaining oil to the pan and put over moderate heat.

• Pour in the frittata mixture. Lower the heat after a minute and cook for another 8 minutes.

• The frittata is ready to go under the grill when there is no liquid egg running out when you tip the pan. It should be a little soft but still set in the centre.

• Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place the pan under preheated grill and cook until golden.

• Serve with salad or mini roast potatoes 

Barley Bowl

Recipe makes one portion but can easily be factored up to make extra.

Ingredients:

• 50g pearl barley

• winter vegetables peeled and diced

• chickpeas or carlin peas

• 20g pecan nuts roasted

• 10g dried cranberries

• 25g Blue Cheese or Vegan I Am Nut OK Goat “not cheese”

• 1tbsp & 1tsp olive oil

• 1tsp apple cider vinegar

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Method:

• Roast winter veg with 1tsp olive oil until tender.

• Dry roast pecans for 7 mins.

• Cook pearl barley in boiling water for 30 mins, drain.

• Drain chickpeas / Carlin peas and mix into pearl barley with pecans, cranberries, olive oil and cider vinegar.

• Crumble blue cheese / not goat on top

Benefits of including soya in your diet

Staff member Justine, and her dietitian husband Chris Cheyette, explore the benefits of including soya based products regularly in one's diet.

Soy is a versatile plant-based protein that can be used in many different forms, including tofu, tempeh, miso, soya sauce and soya nuts (beans). 

Clean Bean organic tofu (home compostable packaging)

Protein

Soy-based foods are an excellent source of plant-based protein. Tofu and tempeh, for example, are both rich in protein and are great meat substitutes for vegetarians and vegans. Soybeans contain all the essential amino acids needed by the body, making them a complete protein source. Consuming soy-based foods can help improve muscle growth and repair, making it an ideal food for those who lead an active lifestyle.

Isoflavones

Isoflavones are natural compounds found in soybeans. Isoflavones have been shown to have several health benefits, including reducing the risk of certain cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer. Studies have shown that consuming soy-based foods can help reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. Isoflavones can also help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Cholesterol

Consuming fermented soy-based foods such as tempeh and miso can also have cholesterol-lowering effects. Fermented soy products contain compounds called phytosterols, which have been shown to have a small effect on lowering LDL cholesterol levels, also known as "bad" cholesterol.

Vitamins & Minerals 

Soy-based foods are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Fortified soya milk, for example, is a good source of calcium and can help improve bone health. Tofu is also an excellent source of iron and useful addition to a plant-based diet. Soy-based foods also contain several B vitamins, which are important for maintaining good health.

Fats

Being low in saturated fats and high in healthy fats, makes soy-based foods ideal for those looking to maintain a healthy weight. Soy-based foods have been shown to reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

Dried Soya Beans

Probiotics

Furthermore, fermented soy products like tempeh contain probiotics that can improve gut health and support the immune system. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. The fermentation process involved in producing tempeh and miso allows for the growth of beneficial bacteria that can help maintain a healthy balance of gut flora.

Hormone balancing effects 

Soy isoflavones (a type of plant estrogen) bind to the same receptors as estrogen. When isoflavones bind to some receptors, they mimic the effects of estrogen. When they bind to other receptors, they block estrogen’s effects.

This has led people to feel that soy based foods can help balance hormones during peri-menopause and menopause. Especially to alleviate hot flushes, that some people experience at this time. The evidence is limited and needs more research. However, people from countries that traditionally eat a higher level of soya products throughout their lives report lower levels of hot flushes. 

What Get Loose stocks

• Tofu (fresh & jared). Read about our fresh Clean Bean tofu in this blog post.

• Tempeh

• Miso - brown & white

• Soya beans - 40% off while stocks last

• Soya sauce

• Edamame beans (tinned)

Tofu Scramble

Recipes (mostly using Get Loose ingredients)

• Tofu Scramble

• Tofu Korma

• Tofu Miso Aubergine

• Sweet & Sour Tofu

• Tofu Green Curry

• Couscous salad

• Lentil pesto pasta

• Summer bean salad with Umami dressing

Couscous salad with tempeh

Let us know in the comments below your favourite soya based recipes. 

Italian Ploughman’s

Recipe makes one portion but can easily be factored up to make extra.

Ingredients:

• Frizzante’s Focaccia

• dollop of labneh

• ½ tin cannellini beans

• as many olives as you fancy

• 2 sun-dried tomatoes

• salad leaves if you have them

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Method:

1. Drain beans, place in bowl and mash wit a fork.

2. Slice focaccia depending on hunger level.

3. Arrange bread, a generous dollop of labneh, sun-dried tomatoes, and mashed beans on a plate with salad if using.