Pregnancy recipes
Cheesy vegetable pasta
This pasta dish is satisfying because of its high carbohydrate content which is beneficial for you especially during your first trimester and also while you are lactating. The milk and cheese are good sources of protein and calcium while the other ingredients supplement this recipe with iron, folic acid, fibre and vitamin C.
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Vegetable stew
This nourishing aromatic broth is good for those days when you feel least inclined to cook up a whole meal. Try this when your appetite is better in second and third trimesters.
This make a great one dish meal when served with hot dinner rolls or steamed rice. Packed with fibre, protein and iron, this dish [...]
Spinach and paneer soup
Another simple soup that is really quick to make and provides a whole lot of nutrients. Spinach is rich in folic acid, iron and fibre and paneer in protein, calcium and energy.
I have kept the flavours simple, keeping in mind your delicate palate during the first trimester, but if you can handle mild flavours, add [...]
Lentil and vegetable broth
This broth is a nutritious combination of dal and vegetables which is good for your first trimester. Tomatoes and spinach provide iron and folic acid which are essential during this trimester and cheese and lentils are a good source of protein.
Being a mildly flavoured soup, it will stimulate your appetite if you’re nauseous and will [...]
Broccoli broth
A really quick soup to make and one which does not require to hunt for lots of ingredients to whip it up.
Broccoli is one of the best sources of folic acid. I have added this simple soup to provide for lots of folic acid in your diet which you will need in plenty during your [...]
Healthy tomato soup
The ever popular tomato soup made healthier with the addition of moong dal. Tomatoes are rich in folic acid, vitamin C and moong dal provides protein.
Moong dal also cuts down the sharpness of tomatoes and gives this soup a velvety texture. Just pour it into your favourite mug and sip away…..
Preparation Time : 5 mins.
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Potato and carrot soup
The versatile potato often plays a supporting role in a meal, but in this recipe it’s the star in creating a creamy soup that is brightened up with the addition of grated carrots.
Try not to peel the potatoes when you cook and purée them because unpeeled potatoes are rich in folic acid.
Carbohydrates tend to be [...]
Golden broth
This is one of my all-time favourite soup recipe which is also very nutritive as it is rich in vitamin A, fibre and protein.
Instead of fried starters, this “sunny” soup is just perfect for a pre-dinner appetizer.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 15 mins.
Serves 4.
For the stock
2 large carrots, chopped
2 onions, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Bean soup
A rich soup that is low in calories but high in carbohydrates, fibre and iron. Puréed beans give this soup a smooth rich consistency without the addition of thickeners like flour, milk, cream etc.
This satisfying soup will agree well with you even if you are suffering from nausea.
Cooking Time : 15 mins.
Preparation time : 10 [...]
Winter vegetable soup
This hearty lentil based soup has warm flavours making it very appealing throughout your pregnancy. The potatoes and beans add extra carbohydrates while the vegetables provide the required vitamins, minerals and fibre.
It is a great one dish meal when you are lactating too. Simply assemble everything in a pot and let it simmer away while [...]
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