Crudités recipes
Raw vegetables that have been thinly sliced or grated, crudités are usually served with a dip, either as a starter or snack. Crudités might include any fresh, seasonal vegetables such as carrots, celeriac, cucumber, sweet peppers, red cabbage, celery, fennel, tomatoes, mushrooms or radishes.
Red lentils are an excellent source of protein. Make them one of your kitchen staples and use in this nourishing, low-calorie 'hummus' which is terrific as a snack, with vegetable crudités, or lunchbox filler.
Each serving provides 218 kcal, 12g protein, 28g carbohydrates (of which 7g sugars), 5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 6g fibre and 1g salt.
With a GI of 45 this meal is high protein, low GI.
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Preparation
Crudités can be served with a vinaigrette, garlic or egg mayonnaise, tapenade or hummus, either in dipping bowls alongside, or drizzled or spooned over the top.