FIBER FAVORITES
Rather than waste the pulp from the fruit
and vegetables that have been juiced, the
following recipes have been developed
using the left over pulp.
VEGETABLE AND BACON SOUP
Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 ham bone
12oz (350g) beet pulp, strained and juice
reserved
2oz (60g) potato pulp, strained and juice
reserved
2oz (60g) carrot pulp, strained and juice
reserved
4oz (120g) tomato pulp, strained and juice
reserved
2oz (60g) cabbage pulp, strained and juice
reserved
Reserved juices and enough water to
make up 2.1 quart (2 liters)
4 bacon lardon, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup sour cream
METHOD
1.
Melt butter in a large saucepan, cook
onion over a medium heat for 2-3
minutes or until golden. Add ham bone
to pan, stir in beet pulp, potato pulp,
carrot pulp, tomato pulp, cabbage pulp,
reserved juices and water, bacon and
lemon juice.
2.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer
for 30-40 minutes.
3.
Remove ham bone, discard bone, finely
chop meat and return to the pan.
Serve topped with sour cream.
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CARROT, APPLE AND
CELERY STRUDELS
Makes 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons (30g) butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4½ cups carrot, apple and celery pulp, strained
8oz (250g) cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 egg, beaten
12 sheets filo pastry
4 tablespoons (60g) butter, melted
1 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
METHOD
1.
Melt butter in a saucepan, add onion,
cook for 2-3 minutes, or until soft,
seasoning to taste.
2.
Combine onion, carrot, apple and celery
pulp, cottage cheese, mint and egg in a
bowl. Mix well.
3.
Cut filo sheets in half, place 3 sheets
on bench, cover remaining pastry with
greaseproof paper, then a damp cloth
to prevent drying. Brush 1 sheet of
pastry with extra butter, sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese, top with another sheet
of pastry, brush with butter, sprinkle with
more cheese. Repeat with last sheet of
pastry.
4.
Place tablespoons of carrot pulp mixture
on one end of pastry, fold in sides and
roll up like a swiss roll. Repeat with
remaining pastry and pulp mixture.
Place on a greased oven tray and bake
at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or
until golden.
FIBER FAVORITES
PARSNIP, HERB AND POLENTA
HOT CAKES
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 cups parsnip pulp, strained
2oz (60ml) milk
2 eggs, separated
¼ cup (45g) polenta (corn meal)
¼ cup (31g) self-rising flour
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oil
METHOD
1.
Combine parsnip pulp, milk, egg
yolks, self-rising flour, polenta, thyme,
rosemary, cajun seasoning and red bell
pepper in a large mixing bowl. Beat egg
whites until soft peaks form, fold into
parsnip mixture.
2.
Heat oil in a large frying pan, drop
spoonfuls of mixture into pan. Cook
for about 1 minute on each side or until
golden.
Serve immediately.
BERRY AND WHITE
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
Makes 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
7oz (200g) white chocolate
7oz (200g) strawberry pulp
7oz (200g) raspberry pulp
3 teaspoons gelatine dissolved in
¼ cup hot water
3 egg yolks
10fl oz (300ml) heavy whipping cream
¼ cup (26g) confectioners sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons (30ml) Grand Marnier
METHOD
1.
Melt chocolate over hot water, cool,
being careful not to let it set. Combine
strawberry pulp and raspberry pulp,
set aside. Combine chocolate, gelatine
mixture and egg yolks, whisk until pale
and glossy. Beat cream until soft peaks
form, fold through chocolate mixture
with berry pulp and Grand Marnier.
Pour into a bundt cake mold. Refrigerate
several hours or overnight.
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