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Q&A: Alexandra May with Banting BLVD
This Women’s Month, we’re honouring the ladies who inspire us to tap into our feminine #GirlBoss powers and live life with intention. That’s why this week, we’d like to introduce you to drama student and health food lover, Alexandra May (@alexy.may).
Banting Blvd’s Greek Style Savoury Muffins with Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Makes 12 muffins.
FOR MUFFINS:
INGREDIENTS
Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix
1 packet Pitted Olives, chopped
2C Spinach, shredded
½C Feta, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
- Follow the Banting Blvd Savoury Muffin Premix instructions.
- Add olives, spinach and feta to mixture.
- Pour mixture into muffin tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes, oven temperatures may vary.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Store chilled.
FOR SOUP:
INGREDIENTS
4 large Red Peppers, quartered
4 Red Onions, quartered
2 tins Whole Tomatoes, quartered
1 whole Garlic bulb, halved
2 small Red Chillies
2T Rosemary
Olive Oil
Seasoning
2C Chicken Stock
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oven to 180˚
- In large pan, season red peppers, red onions, tomatoes, garlic and chillies with rosemary, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
- Roast for approximately 50 minutes, oven temperatures may vary.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Remove rosemary, garlic and chillies then puree with stick blender.
- Put puree into a pot on a stove top and add in chicken stock. Bring to boil.
- Best served with a dollop of Greek Yoghurt.
Banting Blvd’s Marguerite Pizza with Basil Base
Makes 2 medium pizza bases.
INGREDIENTS
Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix
2T Basil pesto
1 small tin Tomato paste
½C Mozzarella, grated
1C Heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1T Goats Cheese, crumbled
Basil
INSTRUCTIONS
For the pizza base:
- Follow the Banting Blvd Pizza Base Premix instructions and add basil pesto to wet mixture before baking.
For the topping:
- Spread a thin layer of tomato paste onto the base and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Top with heirloom tomatoes, goats cheese and basil.
- Grill in an oven at 180˚C until the cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven.
- Season with black pepper, garnish with basil pesto and serve.