Savoury
500g minced beef
½ red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled, chopped
1 birds eye red chilli, seeds removed, chopped (optional)
30g sachet taco spice mix
1/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped
2 tbs. rice bran oil
8 iceberg lettuce leaves
Method:
1. Heat oil in a large frypan on medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic and chilli for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Add the beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up mince. Add the spice mix and cook for a further 2 minutes. Stir in the coriander leaves. Spoon the mixture evenly among lettuce cups. Serve with lime wedges and Greek yoghurt.
*To make the Greek yoghurt, sprinkle with a large pinch of cayenne pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
300g fusilli dried pasta
200g green beans (uncooked), cut into 3cm. lengths
½ red onion, diced
400g tuna chunks (in spring water)
400g chick peas, rinsed, drained
400g 4 bean mix, rinsed, drained
1/3 cup red quinoa, cooked
4 tbs. balsamic vinegar
4 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
Method:
1. Cook pasta according to packet directions. Drain and place in a large bowl.
2. Add all the ingredients and toss to combine. Season with sea salt to taste.
· To cook quinoa: Rinse and drain. Soak 1 cup of quinoa in 1 ¼ cups of water for 15 minutes, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
500g continental muesli or a mix of your choice
200g packet of mixed seeds and sultanas or a mix of your choice
1/3 cup Manuka honey
3 tbs. rice bran oil
Chia seeds and fresh fruit to serve
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Spray with a little oil to lightly grease.
2. Combine muesli and mixed seeds in a large bowl. Pour honey and oil and mix well. Spread mixture evenly on the tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and toasted. Set aside to cool completely.
To serve: sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of chia seeds, skim milk and fresh strawberries or favourite fruit.
