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Embrace autumn with a great, big hug of a dish: comforting mince and dumplings Ingredients For the mince 2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 celery sticks, peeled, finely sliced 2 medium carrots, diced 500g/1lb 2oz lean beef mince 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp […]
This may not sound like an overtly Indian dish and in a way it isn’t, but people in India have always eaten kebabs, either as they are or wrapped in flatbread. Ingredients For the burgers 1 small onion, quartered 4cm/1½ in piece fresh ginger 4 large garlic cloves 20g/¾oz fresh coriander, stalks and leaves 2-3 […]
Preserved lemon, smoked paprika and yoghurt make a divine dressing to serve with these easy beef mince kebabs. Ingredients 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 500g/1lb 2oz minced beef (around 12% fat) ½ tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp sweet smoked paprika 1 tsp fine sea salt 1 medium onion, quartered fresh mint sprigs, to serve […]
A comforting classic, this easy potato soup uses a handful of store cupboard ingredients to great effect. Ingredients 55g/2oz butter 425g/15oz potatoes, peeled and diced to 5mm/1/3in 110g/4oz onions, diced 900ml/1½pt home-made chicken stock or vegetable stock 120ml/4fl oz creamy milk salt and freshly ground black pepper freshly chopped herbs to garnish (optional) Method Melt […]
A portion of the fish fingers provides 282 kcal, 28g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 0.5g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 0.8g fibre and 0.5g salt. Ingredients 3 tbsp plain flour 1 large free-range egg, beaten 50g/1¾oz golden breadcrumbs (if not available, substitute with 30g/1oz fresh white breadcrumbs mixed with 20g/½oz easy-cook polenta) […]
A creamy avocado and salmon salad that’s full of healthy fats to keep you going. Spiked with hot and zingy wasabi dressing this is a mega-salad. Ingredients For the sesame green beans 175g/6oz sesame seeds, toasted 3½ tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sugar 450g/1lb green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp spring onions, […]
A quick and easy Chinese stir-fry that is full of flavour and perfect as a midweek meal. Ingredients For the marinated chicken 300g/10½oz chicken thighs, boneless and skin removed, cut into 1cm/½in strips pinch salt pinch ground white pepper 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp cornflour For the stir fry 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 […]
This spicy, crunchy salad is low in fat but full of flavour – perfect for a healthy dinner. Each serving provides 216kcal, 26g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 6g fat (of which 1g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.9g salt. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 tbsp clear honey 2 tbsp rice vinegar […]
Mac and cheese is a winner with most families – this one contains hidden vegetables as an added healthy bonus. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a hand-held blender or food processor to make the sauce. Each serving provides 675 kcal, 27g protein, 68g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 31g fat (of […]
This juicy beetroot burger is topped with hummus and avocado with a halloumi and sweet potato salad. But the burgers are great on their own for a healthy dinner, too. Ingredients For the beetroot burger 3 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 raw beetroots, peeled and grated 1 […]