zucche

Pumpkin Stew with BIO AvenaDrink Natural

Ingredients

  • 1kg pumpkin peeled and diced
  • 500ml of oats drink BIO AvenaDrink Natural
  • 1-2 onions chopped
  • 1-2 celery stalks cut into small pieces
  • 3-10 sage leaves (or herbs of your choice)
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3-4 toasted and ground almonds
  • salt

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or stainless steel saucepan. Add the chopped onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. When the onions have softened, stir in the prepared vegetable together with the herbs. Stir for another few minutes over medium heat and then add ‘Bio Avena Drink’. Season with salt and pepper and bring to the boil. Stir again, reduce the heat, cover the casserole and cook gently for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the ground almonds and serve hot as a side dish. Alternatively, season with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil, add some chopped parsley and serve with a grain dish like rice, couscous, millet or pasta.


besciamella

White Sauce with BIO AvenaDrink Natural

Ingredients

  • 50g plain wholemeal flour
  • 5 tablespoons (75ml) extra-virgin olive oil or sesame oil
  • 500ml “BioAvena Drink”
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in a saucepan, mix in the flour and stir over low heat for about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Gradually whisk in the heated ‘Bio Avena Drink’ until smooth. Season with nutmeg and salt. Return to the heat and stir until the sauce thickens and boils. Simmer for 2-3 minutes whisking occasionally