Have you taken advantage of the ease of getting high-quality fruits and vegetables delivered straight to your doorstep? Not yet? Well, you must! It’s a truly underrated perk of living in the UAE with organic fruits and vegetables, but a few taps away. From the best picks of the season’s offerings to chilled, freshly pressed juices, all at your very fingertips with online grocery shopping Dubai. If you are wondering what you could whip up with such wonderful ingredients, my stash of quick, delicious, easy-to-make recipes has got your back:
- Chilled Mango Chia Pudding
Ingredients :
- 1 ripe mango
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
Optional toppings: diced organic fruits or seeds
Instructions:
- Peel and chop the mango, then blend it into a smooth puree.
- Pour the chilled coconut milk into a bowl or jar.
- Stir in the mango puree, chia seeds, and preferred sweetener ( can’t go wrong with some honey)
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight.
Pro-Tip: Add toppings before serving for extra texture.
This chilled pudding is a no-fuss dessert or breakfast option, especially when you have mangoes from a seasonal box or festive fruit baskets that you want to use before they over-ripen. The mix of coconut and mango has a naturally tropical and sweet flavour, making it a refreshing choice for the Emirates’s warmer months. You can also make a batch ahead of time and portion it for the week.
- Coconut Overnight Oats
Ingredients:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp yoghurt (optional)
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Fruit or nuts for topping
Instructions:
- Mix oats, coconut milk, yoghurt, and cinnamon in a bowl or jar.
- Stir well and seal with a lid.
- Refrigerate the mixture overnight.
- Add fruit, nuts, or seeds the next morning.
Pro-Tip: Best enjoyed cold or slightly warmed up.
Overnight oats are the ideal food option for people who don’t like the hassle in the morning but still want to eat something nutrient-rich. The sweetness of the fruits paired with the coconut milk make this dish feel like a treat rather than a breakfast chore. It’s also easy to scale up if you want to prepare several servings at once. Since many online grocery platforms in Dubai offer organic fruits year-round, you can switch blueberries with raspberries, figs, or chopped peaches when the season changes.
- Blueberry Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 handful of spinach
- ½ cup fresh juice
- 1 small banana or ¼ cup yoghurt
Optional toppings: sliced fruits, granola, seeds
Instructions:
- Add the blueberries, spinach, juice, and banana/ yoghurt to a blender.
- Blend until the texture is thick and smooth.
- Pour into a bowl instead of a glass or jar.
- Decorate the top with your choice of crunch or fresh toppings.
Pro- Tip: Serve chilled for a quick and healthy breakfast.
A smoothie bowl is one of the easiest ways to sneak in organic vegetables alongside sweet fruits. It’s a breakfast that feels indulgent but is balanced, and it only takes a few minutes to assemble. It’s an ideal breakfast for those of us with gourmet taste buds but little time.
- Roasted Vegetable Couscous Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup couscous or quinoa
- Olive oil, salt, herbs
- Fresh mint leaves or a sprig of parsley
- 30 ml of Lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Chop all vegetables into tiny bite-sized pieces.
- Toss them with olive oil, salt, seasonings and dried herbs.
- Spread them on a baking tray and roast for 20–25 minutes.
- Prepare couscous or quinoa according to package directions.
- Fluff the grains and mix in the roasted vegetables.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or mint.
Pro-Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Organic vegetables lend themselves beautifully to simple roasting with a little creative seasoning. When you order produce online, you often end up with a variety of vegetables that need to be used quickly before they spoil, and this recipe gives them all a home. You can also add chickpeas or cottage cheese if you want to meet your protein goals for the day. Office workers trying to be health-conscious can pack it in a container for lunch on the go.
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