Cucumber GRTA

Vegetables' suggestion of the day (available in limited quantities)

Thanks to our cooperation with the Geneva's Red Cross's Inserres organic farm, the Touvière's organic farm in Meinier, Bio Romandie as well as the Union Maraîchère de Genève, you can find your vegetables of the Geneva season labelled « Le Bourgeon - Bio Suisse » and GRTA on our website. Please note that the vegetables can change in size from an order to another (for example, big leeks could be smaller).

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A good flavored and home-made water! 

The day before, brew half a cucumber cut into strips in 2 liters of water with a few mint leaves. Hydrating is easy and tasty! 

A bowl of full of color and freshness!

For 4 persons, this recipe contains:

250 gr quinoa

1/2 cucumber

10 cherry tomatoes

1 lemon

1 bunch of parsley

In addition, what you will need:

4 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

Preparation:

1. Rinse the quinoa under the tap of fresh water before cooking it in salted water for about 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain and cool in a colander.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, rinse the tomatoes and quarter them.
3. Peel the cucumber and cut it into small cubes.
4. Chop the parsley and place it in a small bowl. Add the oil, lemon juice and salt and whisk to create a lemongrass.
5. Combine the cooked quinoa, vegetables and lemon grass in a bowl and serve chilled.

It’s ready !

MagicTip: turn this salad into an "oriental tabbouleh" by simply replacing the parsley with cilantro, mint, or both!

Allergens: contains tomatoes.

A "sweet and savour" Buddha Bowl

For 4 people this recipe contains :

250g chickpeas, soaked the day before in cold water

150g quinoa

200g cucumber

200g lettuce, washed

1-2 carrots

4 tbsp lemon juice

6 tbsp fresh coriander

3-4 tbsp soy sauce

In addition, you will need : 

4 tbsp. olive oil

Salt

Pepper

1 pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

A pressure cooker

A bowl

Preparation :

1. First, cook the chickpeas for 15 minutes in a pressure cooker.

2. Drain them in a colander and let them cool.

3. Prepare the ingredients: cook the quinoa, cut the cucumber into thin strips, chop the coriander, grate carrots.

4. Then prepare the seasoning in a large bowl: mix the olive oil, lemon juice and soy sauce.

5. Then assemble the ingredients in the bowl: warm chickpeas and quinoa, cucumber, salad and carrot. Mix thoroughly and sprinkle with coriander. Season to taste with chilli flakes. 

It's ready!

The MagicTip: This recipe can be modified according to the seasons, depending on the vegetables available :-) 

Allergens: contains gluten

A quick trip to Bombay?

For 4 people, this recipe contains:

2 plain yoghurts

½ grated cucumber

2 chopped spring onions

In addition, you will need:

1 tsp. coriander powder

1 tsp. cumin powder

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber, the two plain yogurts and the chopped spring onions.
2. Add the spices, salt and let rest in the fridge until ready to serve.

It's ready!

The MagicTip : serve on the side to a spicy curry to bring a refreshing touch to the meal.

Allergens: contains dairy products and onions.