How to Eat Like Jessica Sepel

For a kick start into the New Year, try two of Jessica Sepel’s favourite healthy recipies from her JSHealth blog.

Australia’s top wellness blogger, Jessica Sepel has attracted a legion of loyal followers with her tasty recipes and lifestyle advice. Today, her inspirational journey in overcoming her poor relationship with food and her body has become the motivation behind her success.

Carrot Rosemary Dip

Ingredients

2 large carrots, steamed until very soft

1 capsicum, seeded and roughly chopped

3 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked + extra (to serve)

1 tsp sea salt

2 tbsp tahini

½ tsp ground cinnamon + extra (to serve)

ground pepper

2 tbsp olive oil + extra (to serve)

celery sticks (to serve)

Method

Place all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in a food processor and blend to combine.
With the motor running slowly add the olive oil and blend until well combined. Transfer the dip to a bowl.
Drizzle the dip with extra olive oil and sprinkle with the extra cinnamon and rosemary sprigs to serve.
Serve with celery sticks.

Makes about 2 cups, 30 minute prep time including cooking

Lettuce Burger

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, crushed

½ brown onion, finely chopped

500g organic minced beef

2 tbsp almond meal

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp chilli flakes

2 spring onions, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tsbp olive oil

Himalayan salt and ground pepper

To make the patties, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil, in a large bowl. Season to taste and using your hands, divide the mixture into four patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat, and cook the patties for four to five minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
To serve, lay a lettuce leaf on a plate, top with a meat patty, tomato and pickle slices and tomato sauce. Top with another lettuce leaf. Repeat with the remaining patties.

Serves 4

Prep time: 30 minutes, including cooking