Packed with vegetables, these quick and healthy dinners are serious weeknight winners
Packed with vegetables, these quick and healthy dinners are serious weeknight winners
Beef & Lentil Bolognese Prep 10 mins / Cook 25 mins / Serves 4
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
300 g beef mince
2 tbsps tomato paste
700 g jar passata
1 tsp Italian herbs, dried
400 g can lentils, drained, rinsed
400 g spaghetti Shaved Parmesan, basil leaves, crusty bread, to serve
1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion, carrot and garlic 3-4 mins until tender.
2. Add mince. Brown 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Stir in paste then passata and herbs. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 mins. Stir in lentils. Simmer 1-2 mins until heated through. Season.
3. Meanwhile, bring a medium pan of boiling salted water to the boil. Cook spaghetti following packet instructions. Drain.
4. Serve spaghetti topped with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil and accompany with crusty bread, if liked.
Ham, Tomato & Haloumi Rice Salad Prep 20 mins / Cook 10 mins / Serves 4
2 x 250 g packets brown rice and quinoa, steamed for 90 secs
2 cups broad beans, frozen
100 g ham, shaved
250 g haloumi cheese, sliced
250 g cherry tomatoes
½ cup kalamata olives in balsamic vinegar
½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped, to serve
BALSAMIC & GARLIC DRESSING
¼ cup olive oil
2 tbsps white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1. Prepare rice mixture following packet instructions. Transfer to a large platter.
2. In a medium saucepan of boiling water, blanch broad beans 1 min. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pod beans.
3. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on high. Chargrill ham and haloumi, 1-2 mins, until ham is crisp and haloumi is golden. Set aside.
4. Top rice mixture with beans, tomatoes, olives, ham and haloumi.
5. BALSAMIC & GARLIC DRESSING In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together. Season.
6. Drizzle dressing over salad. Scatter with parsley, to serve.
Moroccan Couscous Salad Prep 20 mins (plus resting) / Cook 15 mins / Serves 4
400 g lamb leg steaks
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsps Moroccan seasoning
1 carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, julienned
1 cup water
1 cup wholemeal couscous
¼ cup flaked almonds, toasted
½ cup mint leaves
½ cup coriander leaves
100 g marinated feta cheese, crumbled Natural yoghurt, to serve
LEMON DRESSING
½ cup currants
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsps finely grated lemon zest
1. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue on high. Drizzle steak with
2 tbsps oil and sprinkle with half seasoning. Chargrill 2-3 mins each side, until cooked to taste. Rest, covered loosely with foil, 5 mins, then slice.
2. Meanwhile, in same pan, heat remaining oil on medium. Saute carrot, zucchini and remaining seasoning, 1 min. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. In same pan, bring water to boil. Remove from heat. Add couscous. Set aside, covered, 5 mins. Fluff with a fork. Transfer to bowl with carrot mixture.
4. LEMON DRESSING In a small jug, whisk all ingredients together. Set aside 5 mins until currants are plump.
5. Add remaining ingredients to couscous with dressing. Toss gently until combined. Serve couscous topped with lamb and accompanied with yoghurt.
Chicken & Corn Soft Tacos Prep 15 mins / Cook 20 mins / Serves 4
2 corn cobs, husks removed
1 tbsp oil
1 red onion, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 tsps Mexican chilli powder
2 cups shredded barbecued chicken
400 g canned kidney beans, rinsed, drained
8 tortillas, chargrilled Sour cream, coriander sprigs, lime cheeks, to serve
GUACAMOLE
1 large avocado, seeded, mashed
2 tbsps chopped coriander
1 tbsp lime juice
1. Preheat chargrill pan or barbecue on medium. Spray corn with oil. Season to taste.
2. Grill corn, turning occasionally, 10 -15 mins until golden and tender. Remove kernels from corn with a sharp knife.
3. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, heat oil on high. Sauté onion, 2-3 mins, until tender. Add tomatoes. Cook 1-2 mins until starting to soften. Add chilli powder and cook 1 min. Stir in chicken and beans until heated through.
4. GUACAM OLE In a small bowl, combine avocado, coriander and juice. Season to taste.
5. Chargrill tortillas 30 secs each side until heated through. Fill with chicken mixture, top with corn and guacamole. Serve with sour cream, coriander and lime
