Soy Life Recipe of the Month
This month, we've chosen Soy Life's delicious recipe for theLow-fat Christmas Pudding - perfect for the festive season.
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Low-fat Christmas pudding
Ingredients
1/3 cup sultanas
1/4 cup chopped raisins
2 tablespoons currants
Grated rind of 1 orange
1/2 cup grated carrot or apple
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup wholemeal flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
60g dairy-free spread
1 1/2 slices wholemeal bread, crumbed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon bi-carbonate of soda
1 tablespoon hot water
Method
Soak dried fruit, orange rind and carrot in brandy overnight.
Mix flour and spices.
Rub dairy-free spread into flour mixture, and add breadcrumbs.
Add egg, milk, fruit mixture, vanilla, and sugar.
Mix bicarbonate of soda and hot water and mix it well with other ingredients.
Pour into a greased bowl, cover with buttered foil and steam for 1½ - 2 hours.
Turn out and serve with Brandy flavoured soy custard.
Soy Life 2010 Recipe of the Month Archive
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February 2010 Recipe of the Month - Get-up-and-go fruit smoothie
March 2010 Recipe of the Month - Soft polenta, raisins and rose water
April 2010 Recipe of the Month - Asparagus Timbales
May 2010 Recipe of the Month - Golden syrup pudding with Soy Life yoghurt
June 2010 Recipe of the Month - Onion and zucchini pakoras
July 2010 Recipe of the Month - Carrot and sweet potato soup with cumin
August 2010 Recipe of the Month - Wholemeal savoury muffins with spinach and sunflower seeds
September 2010 Recipe of the Month - Coconut vanilla milk tart with macerated berries
October 2010 Recipe of the Month - Linguie with smoked salmon and light creamy sauce.
November 2010 Recipe of the Month - Artichoke and leek risotto
