Spicy Chilli and Herb Dip with Greek Yoghurt and Corn Thins slices

Health Benefits

If you are looking for a taste sensation which also is packed full of health benefits this is the recipe for you! Your body is complex and needs different antioxidants to stay healthy. This is one of the reasons including a variety of foods is important as each food gives your body different antioxidants. Some include the vitamin E in the pine nuts, vitamin C in the chilli flakes and onions, and a variety of antioxidants can be found in the pepper, onion, garlic, coriander, extra virgin olive oil as well as in the Corn Thins slices. One of the many reasons to opt for wholegrains over refined grains is it will give your body more nutrients including antioxidants.

Your gut microbiome is so important for your overall health. Each type of microbe requires different food in the form of prebiotic fibre. This is another reason to include a variety of plant-based foods in your body, to keep the variety of health promoting microbes in your gut healthy and alive. Having a variety and optimal amount of health promoting microbes in your gut is key to gut health and not simply one type dominating. Aiming for 30 different plant-based foods a week is a healthy, gut loving goal. This recipe will give you 7 plant-based foods which is a great starting point.

Above are two reasons how this recipe and the mix of ingredients work together to be healthier than a single food alone could be. Of course, it is a winning recipe to make any snack a taste sensation and is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp dried chilli flakes

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 spring onion, finely sliced

1 tbsp toasted pine nuts

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

1 cup Greek yoghurt

24 Corn Thins slices

Directions

1. In a small pot place the extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. In a heatproof bowl add the chilli, garlic, onion, pine nuts, and coriander. Pour in the heated extra virgin olive oil. Season with pepper.
3. In a bowl add ¼ cup of yoghurt and ¼ of the mixture on top. Serve with a side of 6 Corn Thins slices
4. Enjoy!

Reference

Farm to Fork. (n.d.). Sizzling chilli, herb oil dip. Farm to Fork. https://www.farmtofork.com.au/recipe-index/sizzling-chilli-herb-oil-dip