1. spaghetti with lemon sauce
Ingredients for four people
* 500 g spaghetti
* 2 untreated lemons (juice and zest)
* 8 tbsp olive oil
* 150 g rocket salad
* salt
* freshly ground pepper
Preparation
If you want to cook vegetarian dishes, spaghetti could be an option. To do this, cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, mix the juice and zest of the washed lemons with olive oil in a large serving bowl; finely chop the rocket. Quickly mix the pasta with the sauce and salad leaves. Serve immediately.
2. hummus (chickpea spread)
Ingredients for one person
* 250 g chickpeas, dried
* 8 tbsp olive oil
* 3 cloves garlic, pressed
* 4 tbsp lemon juice
* 4 tbsp sesame paste (tahini)
* salt
* paprika powder
* cayenne pepper
Preparation
Soak the chickpeas in 3 times as much water as the weight of the peas. The next day, boil them until they are soft. Drain the water but keep it. Puree the chickpeas and then add all the other ingredients. The result should be a smooth, not too firm paste. If it is too thick, add a little oil or cooking water.
3. parsley pesto (rich in iron!)
Ingredients for four people
* 37.5 g parsley, chopped
* 1 clove garlic
Preparation
Puree all the ingredients in a blender. Then process into a paste in a mortar. Slowly pour in just under a cup of olive oil until the paste thickens and becomes smooth. Spoon the pesto into a bowl, add the remaining olive oil, cover and chill.
