Green Tea Inspired Recipes

Proof that green tea doesn’t just belong in a cup, it belongs in your cravings.

Ingredients:

Base Ingredients:

  • 125ml (½ cup) Strong Brewed Green Tea
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)

Filling Ingredients:

  • 250g (1 cup) Frozen Peas
  • 250ml (1 cup) Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Mint (for garnish)

How To Make Creamy Green Tea and Pea Soup

  1. Sauté: In a pot over medium heat, melt the coconut oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  2. Cook Peas: Add the frozen peas and cook until fully defrosted and tender.
  3. Blend: Transfer the peas and garlic to a blender. Add the coconut milk, brewed green tea, and lemon juice.
  4. Liquefy: Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Heat & Season: Pour the mixture back into the pot to heat through. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve: Pour into bowls and garnish with a swirl of coconut milk and fresh mint leaves.

Ingredients:

Base Ingredients:

  • 500ml Water
  • 2 Green Tea bags
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 cm piece Fresh Ginger (sliced)

Filling Ingredients:

  • 12-15 Frozen Gyoza or Dumplings
  • 100g Baby Spinach or Bok Choy
  • 1 small Carrot (shredded or julienned)
  • 2 Spring Onions (sliced, for garnish)
  • Fresh Chili (optional, for heat)

How To Make 10 Minute Green Tea Soup Dumplings

  1. Steep the Broth: Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the green tea bags and ginger. Let steep for 3 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
  2. Season: Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
  3. Cook Dumplings: Add the frozen dumplings to the simmering tea broth. Cook according to packet instructions (usually 3-4 minutes).
  4. Wilt Greens: In the last minute of cooking, add the spinach or bok choy and shredded carrots until just wilted.
  5. Serve: Ladle the dumplings and fragrant broth into bowls. Garnish with spring onions and chili.

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