{"id":1044,"date":"2018-03-23T14:49:40","date_gmt":"2018-03-23T14:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2018-03-23T15:12:24","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T15:12:24","slug":"6-healthy-easter-recipes-mindful-chef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/6-healthy-easter-recipes-mindful-chef\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Healthy Easter Recipes | Mindful Chef"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Celebrate Easter with these 6 hearty, yet healthy, recipes.\u00a0Choose from one of three lamb recipes or opt for our vegan suggestions and finish off with our decadent chocolate mousse for the perfect Easter feast.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/slow-cooked-lamb-with-crushed-potatoes\">1. Slow-cooked lamb with crushed potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/slow-cooked-lamb-with-crushed-potatoes\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1041\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Slow-Cooked-Lamb-with-crushed-Potatoes-1_rs.jpg\" alt=\"Slow Cooked Lamb with crushed Potatoes\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Slow-Cooked-Lamb-with-crushed-Potatoes-1_rs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Slow-Cooked-Lamb-with-crushed-Potatoes-1_rs-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>Treat your family to a traditional Easter lunch, try our slow cooked\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/slow-cooked-lamb-with-crushed-potatoes\"><b>t<\/b><b>ender lamb shoulder simmered in a herby tomato sauce<\/b><\/a>\u00a0alongside crushed potatoes and green beans. Fresh rosemary, parsley and bay add a fragrant aroma to the sauce with the bonus of offering medicinal properties.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-and-tzatziki\">2. Persian spiced lamb with pomegranate and tzatziki<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-and-tzatziki\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1039\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-tzatziki-1.jpg\" alt=\"Persian lamb with pomegranate &amp; tzatziki\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-tzatziki-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-tzatziki-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>If you&#8217;d rather spice things up, try our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/persian-lamb-with-pomegranate-and-tzatziki\"><b>f<\/b><b>ragrant spiced lamb with pomegranate quinoa and tzatziki<\/b><\/a>, made with thick coconut yoghurt, refreshing cucumber, zingy lemon and mint for aiding digestion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-and-parsnip-mash\">3. Lamb steak with mint sauce and parsnip mash<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-and-parsnip-mash\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1037\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg\" alt=\"Lamb steak with mint sauce, parsnip mash &amp; roasted purple carrots\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>If you&#8217;re short for time, try our super speedy\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/lamb\/lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-and-parsnip-mash\">succulent lamb roast with homemade mint sauce<\/a>,<\/b>\u00a0alongside parsnip mash\u00a0and purple carrots (rainbow or regular orange carrots will also work well!).<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/vegan\/scandi-style-lentils-beets-and-coconut-yoghurt\">4. Scandi-style lentils beets and coconut yoghurt<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/vegan\/scandi-style-lentils-beets-and-coconut-yoghurt\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1040\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Scandi-style-lentils-beets-coconut-yoghurt-4_rs.jpg\" alt=\"Scandi-style lentils, beets &amp; coconut yoghurt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Scandi-style-lentils-beets-coconut-yoghurt-4_rs.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Scandi-style-lentils-beets-coconut-yoghurt-4_rs-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>This warming Scandinavian-inspired dish of roasted beetroot, crunchy radishes and black beluga lentils, makes the perfect vegan starter, drizzled with a coconut yoghurt and dill sauce. Beetroot is an excellent source of iron and folic acid.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/vegan\/parsnip-kale-and-kidney-bean-hotpot\">5. Parsnip kale and kidney bean hotpot<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/vegan\/parsnip-kale-and-kidney-bean-hotpot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1038\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Parsnip-kale-kidney-bean-hotpot-5_rs-1.jpg\" alt=\"Parsnip, kale &amp; kidney bean hotpot\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Parsnip-kale-kidney-bean-hotpot-5_rs-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Parsnip-kale-kidney-bean-hotpot-5_rs-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Serve up our protein-packed parsnip, kale and kidney bean hotpot as a vegan main. This delicious dish is layered with sweet roasted parsnip crisps and drizzled with a homemade parsley pesto, for a boost of vitamin C.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/chocolate-avocado-mousse-mindful-chef\/\">6.Chocolate avocado mousse<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/recipe\/vegan\/parsnip-kale-and-kidney-bean-hotpot\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1035\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Avocado-and-Chocolate-Mousse-1.jpg\" alt=\"Avocado and Chocolate Mousse\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Avocado-and-Chocolate-Mousse-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Avocado-and-Chocolate-Mousse-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To finish, this rich and creamy\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/blog.mindfulchef.com\/chocolate-avocado-mousse-mindful-chef\/\"><b><span class=\"il\">chocolate<\/span>\u00a0avocado\u00a0<span class=\"il\">mousse<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0is made only with coconut milk, avocado and raw cacao and a drizzle of maple syrup. It tastes so indulgent but contains only ingredients that are really good for you, gluten-free and vegan.\u00a0We serve ours with coconut yoghurt and berries!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrate Easter with these 6 hearty, yet healthy, recipes.\u00a0Choose from one of three lamb recipes or opt for our vegan suggestions and finish off with our decadent chocolate mousse for the perfect Easter feast. 1. Slow-cooked lamb with crushed potatoes Treat your family to a traditional Easter lunch, try our slow cooked\u00a0tender lamb shoulder simmered&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/6-healthy-easter-recipes-mindful-chef\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4,25],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1044","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gluten-free","8":"category-lifestyle","9":"entry"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"horizontal-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"horizontal-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-340x225.jpg",340,225,true],"vertical-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3.jpg",600,400,false],"vertical-thumbnail-small":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-340x400.jpg",340,400,true],"square-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Lamb-steak-with-mint-sauce-parsnip-mash-roasted-purple-carrots-3-320x321.jpg",320,321,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Olivia Parker","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/author\/olivia\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Celebrate Easter with these 6 hearty, yet healthy, recipes.\u00a0Choose from one of three lamb recipes or opt for our vegan suggestions and finish off with our decadent chocolate mousse for the perfect Easter feast. 1. Slow-cooked lamb with crushed potatoes Treat your family to a traditional Easter lunch, try our slow cooked\u00a0tender lamb shoulder simmered...Read&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1044"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1044\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1048,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1044\/revisions\/1048"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}