2019-05-01 Super Food Ideas
2019-05-01 Super Food Ideas
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for decades, our coconut has become a household staple.
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TURKISH PIDE WITH
GREEN TABOULI
Fetta and herbs top these
golden pastry boats
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ONE-POT PEPPERONI
PIZZA PASTA
Two favourites come
together in one meal!
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SALTED CARAMEL CREAM EGGS
Luscious layers of cream
and salted caramel
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PASTA PRONTO Quick, easy
and delicious, from one-pot
wonders to beautiful bakes, all our
pasta dinners are on the table in less
than 45 minutes.
#2
TRAY EASY Five fabulous side
dishes that can all be made using
only one baking tray. Pop them in the
oven and watch the magic.
#3
YOUR FAVES GET TRANSFORMED
We’ve taken classic family
AMIRA GEORGY, dinners, such as spaghetti and meatballs
EDITOR and creamy butter chicken and turned
them into heartwarming soups.
#2
DON’T FORGET MOTHER’S DAY Spoil
your mum this Mother’s Day with light and
fluffy scones that are dairy-free, and we haven’t
forgotten to serve them with jam and ‘cream’.
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Indian Cauliflower and Nashi Pear and Ratatouille Tray Roasted Greens Sweet Spiced Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi with Burnt
Chickpea Tray Bake Pomegranate Salad Bake With Soy and Carrot and Parsnip Risotto Soup Butter, Broad Beans
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Lemon Pepper- Pea and Chickpea
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Butter Chicken and Cauliflower Soup Chicken Vegetable Coconut and Zucchini Easy Chicken
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Green Fix Rice Miso-glazed Chicken Sweet Chilli Chicken Swedish Meatballs
with Chicken with Noodle Salad and Lime Stir-fry with Pappardelle
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Easter Egg Cocktail Bunny Cake
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Chocolate and Giant Frying Pan Hot Cross Bun Jam
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Fish, Tomato and Spinach Linguine
Coconut Curry with
Basmati Rice
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Yoghurt Dressing Passionfruit Salted Caramel Vegan Scones Double Choc Hot Cross Bun Cheesecake
Shortbread Eggs Cream Eggs
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Beef Massaman Bolognese Rissoles Creamy Tomato, Frying Pan Pesto Ham and Ricotta
Soup Fennel and Beef Pasta Frying Pan Lasagne
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Carbonara Frittata Noodles Lamb with Hazelnut Stir-fry Sausage Risotto Green Tabouli
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We use Australian Client Solutions Director – Food – National Ed Faith
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Our ‘to serves’ are based Client Solutions Managers – Food
In liquid measures,
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MJ Deluca, (02) 8045 4673, [email protected]
250ml = 1 cup. for 4 people, and included Client Solutions Specialists – Food
Dry ingredients are in the nutrition analyses. Ally Adler, (02) 8045 4645, [email protected]
Elizabeth Hamilton, (02) 8045 4062, [email protected]
measured in level Lucy Tootill, (02) 8045 4674, [email protected]
1 cup, 1⁄2 cup, 1⁄3 cup RICE = 4 cups cooked rice
Victoria
and 1⁄4 cup measures. PASTA = 375g uncooked dried pasta Group Client Solutions Manager
1 tablespoon = 20ml COUSCOUS = 3 cups cooked Eugene Loane, 0431 198 478, [email protected]
(note NZ, US and UK couscous made with water Client Solutions Manager
tablespoon = 15ml). Charmaine Wu, (03) 9292 1597, [email protected]
MASHED POTATO = 800g peeled and Client Solutions Specialist
1 teaspoon = 5ml. boiled desiree potatoes, 20g butter Tatiana Sumpter, (03) 9292 3223, [email protected]
and 2 tablespoons full-fat milk
We use 59-60g eggs. Queensland
We use 1100-watt BREAD = 4 x 50g slices crusty Head of Newsamp
white bread or 4 x 70g slices Nicole Commerford, (07) 3666 6386, [email protected]
microwaves, unless sourdough bread
otherwise specified. South Australia
PARMESAN CHEESE = ¹⁄ ³ cup Group Sales Director Candice Arthur, (08) 8206 2964, [email protected]
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finely grated Western Australia
SALAD LEAVES, BABY ROCKET Group Sales Manager Marissa McNish, (08) 9326 9228, [email protected]
OR BABY SPINACH = 80g Advertising Creative
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SERVES 4
PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 35 MINUTES
200g dried spaghetti
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
8 shortcut bacon rashers, trimmed
1 brown onion, finely chopped
6 eggs
3 garlic cloves, crushed
²⁄³ cup pure cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives,
plus extra to serve
½ cup finely grated parmesan, plus extra
shaved parmesan, to serve
Baby rocket, to serve
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CREAMY TOMATO, FENNEL for 2 minutes or until starting to soften. CHICKEN KIEV PASTA BAKE
AND BEEF ORECCHIETTE Add garlic and paprika. Cook, stirring, SERVES 4
SERVES 4 for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add soup PREP 15 MINUTES COOK 25 MINUTES
PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES and stock. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 250g dried trivelle pasta
375g dried orecchiette pasta over medium heat for 5 minutes or 2 zucchini, halved lengthways,
500g beef sausages with herbs and spices until reduced slightly. Season with salt sliced diagonally
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil and pepper. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 fennel, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced 3 Add cream, spinach and pasta to beef 500g chicken breast fillets, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed mixture. Stir to combine. Top with basil and 50g butter, chopped
1 tablespoon smoked paprika parmesan. Serve with crusty bread rolls. 1 leek, trimmed, sliced
500g can condensed tomato soup NUTRITION: (per serve) 4322kJ; 41.8g fat; 4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock 20.4g sat fat; 39.5g protein; 121.2g carbs; 1½ tablespoons plain flour
¾ cup light thickened cream for cooking 10.8g fibre; 75mg chol; 1673mg sodium. 1½ cups milk
80g baby spinach ½ cup light thickened cream for cooking
Small fresh basil leaves, finely grated ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
parmesan and crusty rolls, to serve leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
1 cup finely grated parmesan
1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
boiling, salted water, following packet
directions. Drain. 1 Grease a 2.3-litre, 7cm-deep, 21cm
2 Meanwhile, remove sausages from x 27cm baking dish. Cook pasta in a large
casings. Tear meat into small pieces. Heat saucepan of boiling, salted water, following
oil in a large saucepan over medium-high packet directions, adding zucchini for the
heat. Add sausage meat. Cook, stirring last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
occasionally, for 5 minutes or until 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in large deep frying
browned. Add fennel. Cook, stirring, pan over medium heat. Add chicken.
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Cook, stirring once, for 5 minutes or until ONE-POT PEPPERONI crushed tomato and stock. Bring to a
golden and just cooked through. Transfer PIZZA PASTA simmer. Stir in pasta and oregano. Season
to a plate. SERVES 4 with salt and pepper. Cover. Reduce heat
3 Melt butter in same pan. Add leek. Cook PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 35 MINUTES to medium-low. Cook, stirring every
for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic 150g sliced pepperoni 5 minutes, for 15 minutes or until pasta is
and flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil almost tender. Uncover. Cook for a further
until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture thickens
Gradually stir in milk, then cream. Return 200g small button mushrooms, halved and pasta is tender.
to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 green capsicum, finely chopped 3 Preheat grill on high. Level top of pasta
for 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture bubbles 1 tablespoon pizza sauce mixture. Sprinkle with pizza cheese.
and thickens. Add chicken, pasta mixture, 1½ cups tomato passata Top with reserved pepperoni. Grill for
half the parsley and half the parmesan. 410g can crushed tomato 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is golden.
Stir until parmesan just melts. 2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock Sprinkle with extra oregano. Serve.
4 Preheat grill on high. Transfer pasta 200g small pasta shells NUTRITION: (per serve) 2595kJ; 29.8g fat;
mixture to prepared baking dish. Combine 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh 12.9g sat fat; 33.5g protein; 48.9g carbs;
breadcrumbs with remaining parmesan oregano, plus extra leaves to serve 9.1g fibre; 69mg chol; 1756mg sodium.
and parsley in a bowl. Sprinkle over pasta 1½ cups grated pizza cheese
mixture. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until
golden. Sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve. 1 Reserve 10 pepperoni slices. Cut the
NUTRITION: (per serve) 3975kJ; 39.2g fat; remaining pepperoni slices in half.
21.2g sat fat; 59.9g protein; 83.6g carbs; 2 Heat oil in a large deep frying pan
7.1g fibre; 145mg chol; 892mg sodium. over high heat. Add onion, mushroom,
capsicum and halved pepperoni. Cook,
stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes
or until vegetables start to brown. Add
pizza sauce. Stir to combine. Add passata,
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SWEDISH MEATBALLS 2 Meanwhile, combine mince, garlic, egg, LEMON PEPPER-CRUSTED TOFU
WITH PAPPARDELLE breadcrumbs and dill in a bowl. Season WITH TOMATO CASARECCE
SERVES 4 with salt and pepper. Roll tablespoons SERVES 4
PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES of mixture into balls. Heat oil in a large PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES
375g dried egg pappardelle pasta frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook 375g dried casarecce pasta
200g green beans, trimmed, halved meatballs for 5 minutes, turning, until 375g block firm tofu
lengthways browned all over. Add onion. Cook, stirring 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
500g turkey breast mince occasionally, for 3 minutes or until starting 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
3 garlic cloves, crushed to brown. Add wine. Simmer for 2 minutes 1 egg, lightly beaten
1 egg, lightly beaten or until reduced by half. Add stock. Bring Extra virgin olive oil, for shallow-frying
½ cup panko breadcrumbs to a simmer. Transfer meatballs to a bowl. Extra ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus extra 3 Whisk cream, mustard and cornflour in 1 red onion, cut into wedges
small sprigs to serve a jug. Add to pan. Cook, stirring constantly, 6 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for 2 minutes or until mixture bubbles and 400g can cherry tomatoes in juice
1 brown onion, finely chopped thickens. Return meatballs to the pan. Stir 200g tomato medley mix
²⁄³ cup dry white wine to combine. Add pasta and beans to pan. 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cup beef stock Sprinkle with pecan and extra dill. Serve. Fresh basil leaves, to serve
²⁄³ cup thickened cream NUTRITION: (per serve) 3787kJ; 36.8g fat;
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard 14.5g sat fat; 48.9g protein; 81.3g carbs; 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling,
1 tablespoon cornflour 7.6g fibre; 190mg chol; 769mg sodium. salted water, following packet directions.
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Drain, reserving ¹⁄³ cup cooking liquid.
2 Cut tofu into 6 slices crossways.
1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of Combine breadcrumbs and seasoning in a
boiling, salted water, following packet shallow bowl. Place egg and 1 tablespoon
directions, adding beans for the last water in a separate shallow bowl. Season
2 minutes of cooking time. Drain. with salt. Coat tofu pieces in egg, then in
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breadcrumb mixture. Add enough oil to a SPINACH LINGUINE AND 2 Meanwhile, combine yoghurt, lemon
large heavy-based frying pan to come 1cm SALMON SALAD WITH CREAMY juice, dill, mustard and oil in a medium
up side of pan. Heat over medium-high YOGHURT DRESSING jug. Season with salt and pepper.
heat. Cook tofu, in batches, for 2 minutes SERVES 4 3 Divide pasta mixture among serving
each side or until golden. Transfer to PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 5 MINUTES plates. Top with salmon, radish and extra
paper towel to drain. Roughly chop tofu 375g fresh spinach linguine dill. Drizzle over dressing. Season with salt
into large chunks. (see note) and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
3 Meanwhile, heat extra oil in a large deep 2 bunches broccolini, cut into NUTRITION: (per serve) 2765kJ; 20.8g fat;
frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 4cm lengths 5.1g sat fat; 33.9g protein; 76.4g carbs;
onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes 1 cup frozen peas 8.3g fibre; 60mg chol; 745mg sodium.
or until garlic starts to lightly brown ²⁄³ cup plain Greek-style yoghurt
around the edges. Add cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus wedges
tomato medley and vinegar. Reduce to serve Cook’s note:
heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, + We used a fresh spinach linguine from
or until tomatoes soften slightly. Season plus extra sprigs to serve a continental deli. You could also use dried
with salt and pepper. Add pasta and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard spinach fettuccine from the supermarket
reserved cooking liquid. Cook, stirring, for 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil if you prefer.
2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon 2 x 150g packets pepper hot-smoked
pasta onto a serving platter. Top with tofu salmon, skin discarded, flaked
and basil. Serve. 4 red radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
NUTRITION: (per serve) 3618kJ; 43g fat;
7g sat fat; 30.5g protein; 83.8g carbs; 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of
10.9g fibre; 54mg chol; 666mg sodium. boiling, salted water, following packet
directions, adding broccolini and peas
for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
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PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 50 MINUTES 5 minutes each side or until golden and spinach mixture. Cook for 1 minute. Season.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover 4 Slice chicken. Divide rice among serving
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2 slices prosciutto Add prosciutto to pan. Cook for 2 minutes spinach and parmesan. Serve.
1 leek, trimmed, halved or until golden and crisp. Transfer to paper NUTRITION: (per serve) 2975kJ; 32.4g fat;
lengthways, sliced towel to drain. Roughly tear into pieces. 9.4g sat fat; 52.5g protein; 47g carbs;
2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 Heat remaining oil in pan over medium 9.5g fibre; 133mg chol; 810mg sodium.
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100g baby spinach, plus extra to serve Bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Australian-grown SunRice Low
1 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes. GI Brown Rice will keep you
1½ cups frozen peas, just thawed 3 Place spinach, mint and 1 cup peas in a satisfied for longer, combining
1 bunch asparagus, halved lengthways, food processor. Process until finely chopped. the benefits of wholegrains
cut into 6cm lengths Add asparagus and remaining peas to rice. with sustained energy release.
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil pasta sauce. Bring to a simmer. Cook,
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1 small brown onion, finely chopped Add spaghetti. Cook for 8 minutes or 2
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1 carrot, finely chopped until spaghetti and meatballs are cooked SERVE
2 celery stalks, finely chopped through. Season with salt and pepper.
1 garlic clove, crushed 4 Sprinkle with mozzarella, basil leaves
2 cups salt-reduced chicken stock and parmesan. Serve with garlic bread.
500g jar tomato pasta sauce NUTRITION: (per serve) 2832kJ; 34.8g fat;
150g spaghetti, broken in half 15.8g sat fat; 29.4g protein; 58.3g carbs;
¹⁄³ cup grated mozzarella 7.5g fibre; 72mg chol; 1627mg sodium.
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 large red potatoes, very thinly sliced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed Stir in lentils. Drizzle with honey. SWEET SPICED
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with
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(see note) NUTRITION: (per serve) 1121kJ; 10.1g fat; + HEART FRIENDLY
4 small parsnips, peeled, halved 1.5g sat fat; 8g protein; 33.1g carbs; + HIGH FIBRE
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Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, to serve + Mini carrots are sold in bags in
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2 red onions, thinly sliced NUTRITION: (per serve) 512kJ; 7.1g fat;
2 tablespoons maple syrup 2.2g sat fat; 3.1g protein; 10.4g carbs;
1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2.5g fibre; 7mg chol; 140mg sodium.
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TRAY BAKE Grease a large baking tray with sides. jam and brandy in a bowl. Spoon half
SERVES 8 2 Remove half of the tomatoes from the the brandy mixture over lamb. Roast,
PREP 25 MINUTES COOK 1 HOUR vine. Place in a large bowl. Using hands, spooning over remaining brandy mixture
400g cherry truss tomatoes crush tomatoes. Add wine, lemon juice, halfway through cooking time, for 1 hour to
²⁄³ cup dry white wine garlic, coriander, paprika and 1 tablespoon 1 hour 10 minutes for medium, or until the
2 tablespoons lemon juice oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to lamb is cooked to your liking. Cover loosely
4 garlic cloves, crushed combine. Add potato. Toss to combine. with foil. Stand for 15 minutes to rest.
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²⁄³ cup fresh dill sprigs, plus extra to serve in cavity and in slits of fish. Place fish on avocado, hazelnuts, raisins, onion and dill
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind potato mixture. Bake for 15 minutes. in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Arrange
1 teaspoon caraway seeds 4 Cut remaining tomatoes into small salad on a serving board with brown onion
1.5kg whole cleaned snapper portions. Add tomatoes, olives and capers and lamb. Drizzle with dressing. Serve.
¹⁄³ cup kalamata olives to tray. Bake for a further 15 minutes or NUTRITION: (per serve) 2954kJ; 42.1g fat;
2 tablespoons drained capers, rinsed until fish is cooked through. Sprinkle with 14.1g sat fat; 49.3g protein; 28g carbs;
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bowl of a small food processor. Process 500g chicken stir-fry strips five-star friday
until mixture is finely chopped. Add 200g green beans, trimmed, FISH, TOMATO AND COCONUT
½ the oil. Process until combined. Add halved diagonally CURRY WITH BASMATI RICE
remaining oil. Process until mixture is 1 bunch broccolini, cut into thirds SERVES 4
smooth and combined. Season well with 1 small red capsicum, cut into strips PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 35 MINUTES
salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl. Cover 3 green onions, cut into 2cm lengths 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
surface with plastic wrap. 2 teaspoons lime zest 2 large brown onions, thinly sliced
2 Cook ravioli following packet directions. 4 cups steamed jasmine rice, 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Drain well. Refresh under cold water. to serve 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated
3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan 2 tablespoons madras curry paste
over medium-high heat. Add onion and 1 Heat a wok over high heat. Add ½ the 400g can diced tomatoes
bacon. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until oil. Swirl to coat. Add cashews. Stir-fry 270ml can coconut milk
onion is softened and bacon is crispy. for 1 minute or until golden and toasted. 650g firm white fish fillets, cut into
Add beans. Cook, stirring occasionally, Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl 4cm pieces
for 3 minutes or until bright green and lined with paper towel to drain. ½ cup frozen peas
almost tender. Transfer to a large bowl. 2 Combine sweet chilli sauce, lime juice ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves
4 Increase heat to high. Add ravioli to pan. and ginger in a small bowl. Place chicken 4 cups steamed basmati rice and 1 lemon,
Cook, tossing, for 3 to 4 minutes or until in a separate bowl. Add 2 tablespoons cut into wedges, to serve
ravioli is golden all over. Return bean sauce mixture. Toss to combine. Stir-fry
mixture to pan. Add tomato. Toss to chicken, in 2 batches, for 2 to 3 minutes 1 Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan
combine. Add pesto. Toss to coat. Remove or until lightly browned and cooked over medium heat. Add onion. Cook,
from heat. Add spinach. Toss gently to through. Transfer to a heatproof bowl. stirring, for 15 minutes or until softened
combine. Sprinkle with extra basil. Serve. Cover to keep warm. and golden. Add garlic and ginger. Cook,
NUTRITION: (per serve) 3525kJ; 43.3g fat; 3 Add remaining oil to wok. Swirl to coat. stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
12.5g sat fat; 30.5g protein; 80.3g carbs; Add beans, broccolini and capsicum. 2 Add curry paste. Cook, stirring, for
6.2g fibre; 36mg chol; 1390mg sodium. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until vegetables 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomato. Cook,
are just tender. Add onion, chicken and stirring, for 1 minute or until combined. Add
turbo thursday remaining sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes coconut milk and 1 cup cold water. Bring to
SWEET CHILLI CHICKEN or until heated through. the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer
AND LIME STIR-FRY 4 Roughly chop cashews. Place lime for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
SERVES 4 zest and cashews in a small bowl. Toss 3 Add fish and peas. Stir to combine. Cook,
PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 15 MINUTES to combine. uncovered, for 10 minutes or until fish is
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 Sprinkle stir-fry with cashew mixture. cooked through. Stir in coriander leaves.
¹⁄³ cup raw cashews Serve with steamed rice. Serve with basmati rice and lemon wedges.
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce NUTRITION: (per serve) 2376kJ; 21.5g fat; NUTRITION: (per serve) 2958kJ; 27.6g fat;
2 tablespoons lime juice 3.8g sat fat; 34.5g protein; 56.4g carbs; 11.9g sat fat; 43.3g protein; 66.4g carbs;
2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, grated 5g fibre; 86mg chol; 230mg sodium. 5.1g fibre; 86mg chol; 520mg sodium.
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stirring, for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add 3 Make a well in the centre of vegetables. 1 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced.
coconut milk, stock powder, 2 cups water, Add egg. Cook for 1 minute or until Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
sugar and fish sauce. Bring to the boil. set. Add noodles to wok. Stir-fry mixture 2 Heat oil in a large frying pan over
Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through, medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook,
to allow flavours to develop. Stir in lime breaking up egg. Serve. stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened.
juice and chicken. NUTRITION: (per serve) 1881kJ; 19.5g fat; Add mince. Cook, breaking up mince
3 Divide zucchini and carrot between 3.2g sat fat; 10.5g protein; 56.7g carbs; with a wooden spoon, for 8 to 10 minutes
4 serving bowls. Pour over coconut 3.4g fibre; 94mg chol; 1222mg sodium. or until browned and liquid has
mixture. Serve topped with sprouts, evaporated. Add garlic, cumin and
coriander and lime wedges. fakeaway friday coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute
NUTRITION: (per serve) 2382kJ; 46.2g fat; TURKISH LAMB PIES or until fragrant. Add tomato, eggplant,
30.2g sat fat; 21.7g protein; 15.4g carbs; SERVES 4 capsicum, parsley and mint. Stir to
4.7g fibre; 46mg chol; 1377mg sodium. PREP 25 MINUTES COOK 45 MINUTES combine. Remove from heat.
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 3 Place 1 pastry sheet on a board. Cut
turbo thursday 1 brown onion, finely chopped an 18cm round from pastry. Discard
BROCCOLINI PAD THAI 500g lamb mince trimmings. Spoon ¼ of the mince mixture
SERVES 4 2 garlic cloves, crushed onto the centre of the round, leaving a
PREP 10 MINUTES COOK 10 MINUTES 2 teaspoons ground cumin 4cm edge. Using the picture as a guide,
440g packet shelf-fresh Thai flat 2 teaspoons ground coriander fold and pleat the pastry edge to form
rice noodles 1 large tomato, diced a border around filling. Transfer to
2 tablespoons peanut oil ½ cup chargrilled eggplant, prepared baking tray. Repeat with
1 brown onion, finely chopped roughly chopped remaining pastry sheets and mince
2 bunches broccolini, trimmed, ½ cup chargrilled red capsicum, mixture. Brush pastry with egg. Pour
cut into 3cm lengths roughly chopped remaining egg over filling. Sprinkle with
1 carrot, halved, thinly sliced diagonally ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ the fetta. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
240g jar pad Thai paste leaves, plus extra to serve or pastry is golden.
2 eggs, lightly beaten ¼ cup chopped fresh mint leaves 4 Meanwhile, place pine nuts in a small
4 sheets frozen reduced-fat shortcrust frying pan over medium heat. Cook for
1 Place noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover pastry, partially thawed 2 to 3 minutes or until beginning to toast.
with boiling water. Stand for 2 minutes. 2 eggs, lightly beaten Add sumac. Cook for a further 1 minute
Gently separate noodles. Drain. 50g fetta, crumbled or until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl.
2 Heat a wok over high heat. Add oil. Swirl 2 tablespoons pine nuts 5 Sprinkle pies with remaining fetta, pine
to coat. Add onion. Stir-fry for 1 minute ¼ teaspoon sumac nut mixture and extra parsley. Serve with
or until tender. Add broccolini and carrot. ¹⁄³ cup light plain Greek-style yoghurt, yoghurt, salad leaves, tomato and lemon.
Stir-fry for 4 minutes or until almost 80g mixed salad leaves, 125g halved NUTRITION: (per serve) 3785kJ; 47.3g fat;
tender. Add paste. Stir-fry for 2 minutes cherry tomatoes and 1 lemon, cut into 17.8g sat fat; 42.4g protein; 73.7g carbs;
or until fragrant. wedges, to serve 7g fibre; 216mg chol; 1176mg sodium.
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1 tablespoon sichuan peppercorns, ½ cup light thickened cream for cooking 2½ cups salt-reduced chicken stock
finely crushed 50g baby rocket 1 zucchini, coarsely grated
1 tablespoon sambal oelek 1 carrot, coarsely grated
¹⁄³ cup chopped roasted salted peanuts 1 Cook pasta in a large saucepan of ½ cup frozen peas
1 long red chilli, thinly sliced boiling, salted water following packet ¼ cup roasted cashews
2 green onions, thinly sliced directions until tender. Drain. ¼ cup fresh mint leaves and 1 lemon,
1 bunch choy sum, steamed, to serve 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large cut into wedges, to serve
deep frying pan over medium heat. Add
1 Cook noodles to packet directions. Drain. chorizo. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced.
Rinse under hot water. Transfer to a bowl. until crisp. Transfer to paper towel to drain. Heat ½ the oil in a large 10cm-deep,
2 Meanwhile, combine oyster sauce, honey, 3 Add remaining oil to pan. Add onion and 24cm round flameproof baking dish over
peanut butter, vinegar and 1 cup water. garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until medium-high heat. Cook chicken for
3 Heat a wok over high heat. Add oil. Swirl onion has softened. Add tomato sauce and 3 to 4 minutes each side or until browned.
to coat. Stir-fry mince, breaking up lumps cream. Cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes Transfer to a plate. Set aside.
with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until or until heated through. 2 Heat remaining oil in dish over medium
browned. Add garlic, ginger, peppercorns 4 Add chorizo and pasta to pan. Cook, heat. Add onion. Cook for 10 minutes or
and sambal oelek. Stir-fry for 1 minute. tossing, for 2 minutes or until heated until caramelised. Add garlic, ginger, garam
4 Add honey mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes through. Remove from heat. Add rocket. masala, saffron, chilli and rice. Cook for
or until heated through. Add ½ the mince Season with salt and pepper. Toss to 1 minute or until fragrant. Add stock,
mixture to noodles. Toss to combine. Top combine. Divide pasta among bowls. Serve. zucchini and carrot. Season. Bring to the
with remaining mince mixture, peanuts, NUTRITION: (per serve) 2838kJ; 27.9g fat; boil. Remove from heat. Cover dish with foil.
chilli and onion. Serve with choy sum. 10.9g sat fat; 27.2g protein; 75.1g carbs; 3 Bake for 20 minutes or until stock is almost
NUTRITION: (per serve) 3335kJ; 32.1g fat; 6.3g fibre; 39mg chol; 990mg sodium. absorbed. Uncover dish. Scatter with peas
5.9g sat fat; 35.5g protein; 86.1g carbs; and top with chicken. Cover with foil and
8.9g fibre; 18mg chol; 2598mg sodium. fakeaway friday bake for a further 8 to 10 minutes or until
CHICKEN VEGETABLE BIRYANI rice and vegetables are tender and chicken
turbo thursday SERVES 4 is cooked through. Sprinkle with cashews
PENNE WITH CHORIZO AND PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 50 MINUTES and mint. Serve with lemon wedges.
CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil NUTRITION: (per serve) 1970kJ; 17.7g fat;
SERVES 4 650g chicken thigh fillets, halved 3.9g sat fat; 27.4g protein; 48.8g carbs;
PREP 5 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES 2 brown onions, halved, thinly sliced 3.8g fibre; 94mg chol; 430mg sodium.
375g dried penne pasta 3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4cm piece fresh ginger, finely grated
2 (250g) chorizo sausages, chopped 2 teaspoons garam masala
1 red onion, finely chopped Pinch of saffron threads
2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
2 cups tomato passata sauce 1½ cups basmati rice
SUPER-GREENS
FRITTATA
$4.65 $3.39
PER SERVE PER SERVE
well combined. Reduce heat to low. 1 Cook a hokkien noodles following packet
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until frittata directions. Drain.
is almost set (mixture will wobble slightly 2 Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil
in the centre). in a wok over high heat. Add beef mince.
4 Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a Stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned.
meat-free monday wok or frying pan over high heat. Add Transfer to a bowl.
SUPER-GREENS FRITTATA mushrooms and broccoli. Cook, tossing, 3 Add remaining peanut oil to wok. Stir-fry
SERVES 4 for 6 minutes or until vegetables are onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes or
PREP 20 MINUTES COOK 20 MINUTES beginning to char. Add garlic, seed mix, until onion is soft. Add broccoli, capsicum
1 cup fresh basil leaves lemon zest and tarragon. Cook, tossing, and frozen peas. Stir-fry for 3 minutes or
½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves for 2 minutes or until seeds are toasted. until vegetables are tender.
3 green onions, roughly chopped Remove from heat. 4 Return mince to wok with soy sauce and
2 zucchini, roughly chopped 5 Preheat grill on high. Grill frittata for sweet chilli sauce. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
80g baby spinach, plus extra to serve 3 minutes or until top is golden and Add noodles. Toss to combine. Serve.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil frittata is set. Top with broccoli mixture, NUTRITION: (per serve) 2563kJ; 25.3g fat;
8 eggs extra baby spinach and parmesan. Serve. 8.1g sat fat; 37.2g protein; 55.3g carbs;
½ cup plain Greek-style yoghurt NUTRITION: (per serve) 1722kJ; 29.6g fat; 7.5g fibre; 94mg chol; 1585mg sodium.
250g mixed mushrooms, sliced 8.3g sat fat; 26.1g protein; 6.7g carbs;
200g broccoli, cut into florets 8.1g fibre; 388mg chol; 350mg sodium. one-pan wednesday
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced HAM AND RICOTTA
¼ cup pepita and sunflower seed mix thai tuesday FRYING PAN LASAGNE
1 tablespoon lemon zest SWEET CHILLI BEEF SERVES 4
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh STIR-FRY PREP 20 MINUTES
tarragon leaves SERVES 4 COOK 30 MINUTES
¹⁄³ cup finely grated parmesan, to serve PREP 10 MINUTES 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
COOK 20 MINUTES 1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 Place basil, parsley, green onion, 450g packet fresh hokkien noodles 200g sliced leg ham, chopped
zucchini and spinach in a food processor. 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 zucchini, finely diced
Process until finely chopped. 500g lean beef mince 1 red capsicum, finely diced
2 Heat half the oil in a 22cm (base) 1 red onion, cut into thin wedges 200g button mushrooms, sliced
ovenproof frying pan over medium-high 2 garlic cloves, crushed 500g jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
heat. Add zucchini mixture. Cook, stirring 2cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated 3 fresh lasagne sheets, cut into
occasionally, for 5 minutes or until tender 300g broccoli, cut into small florets thirds crossways
and any liquid has evaporated. 1 red capsicum, chopped 200g fresh reduced-fat ricotta, crumbled
3 Whisk eggs and yoghurt together in a ½ cup frozen peas ½ cup reduced-fat grated tasty cheese
large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons small fresh basil leaves
Add to zucchini mixture in pan. Stir until ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce and 4 slices crusty bread, to serve
WEEK 4