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• 8/21/23
One-Pan Green Rice & Fish
Cod is a versatile and easy fish to cook. You can bake it, broil it, grill it, add it to soups, or cook it on a stovetop in a sauce like in this recipe. If you haven’t had green rice before, you’ll like this one since it’s packed with flavor from the cod, and spinach.
Serves: 4, Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 20 mins
Kcal: 405, Fats: 5g, Carbs: 63g, Protein: 27g, Fiber: 3g
Ingredients
8 green onions
2 cloves of garlic
1 oz. (30g) fresh cilantro
3.5 oz. (100g) baby spinach
1.3 pt. (600ml) water
10.6 oz. (300g) basmati rice
4x 6 oz. (170g) cod fish filets, skinless
salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. natural yogurt
2 tsp. harissa paste
Optional:
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 lemon, wedges
1 tbsp. cilantro, chopped
Directions
Place green onions, garlic, cilantro, spinach, and water in a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth.
Place the rice in a large skillet, pour over the green sauce, mix, and cook on high heat for 5 minutes.
Stir well, then carefully place the cod filets on top. Season to taste with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 12-15 minutes until the rice and the fish have cooked.
Serve the rice and fish with a spoon of yogurt and harissa. Then, garnish with red pepper flakes, cilantro, and lemon wedges.
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• 8/14/23
Tandoori Bowl
This recipe is perfect for a quick but healthy meal since it only takes ten minutes to prep. If you prefer not to serve it with white rice, substitute it with brown rice or even quinoa.
Serves: 2, Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 20 mins
Kcal: 653, Fats: 21g, Carbs: 71g, Protein: 47g, Fiber: 13g
Ingredients
½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
3.5 oz. (100g) chickpeas, drained
10.6 oz. (300g) boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 red onion, sliced in wedges
2 tbsp. olive oil
¾ tsp. salt
½ tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. garam masala spice
8.5 oz. (240g) cooked white basmati rice
2 servings, Cilantro & Mint Chutney
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
Place the cauliflower, chickpeas, chicken, and onion on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and garam masala spice, and stir to combine.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 25 minutes, removing halfway through to mix the ingredients quickly.
Serve over rice with the Cilantro and Mint Chutney (see recipe in this pack).
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• 5/22/23
Spring Green Shakshuka
Do something new and 'egg-citing' with your eggs. Make this delicious poached egg dish popular in the Middle East and North Africa for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You won't be disappointed.
Serves: 2, Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 15 mins
Kcal: 490, Fats: 27g, Carbs: 39g, Protein: 28g, Fiber: 12g
Ingredients
12 asparagus spears
¾ cup (120g) green peas
¾ cup (120g) edamame beans
7 oz. (200g) spinach, shredded
salt & pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 leeks, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. cumin seeds
4 eggs
1 tbsp. dill, chopped
pinch chili flakes
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the green peas and edamame beans and cook for another 30 seconds, then add the spinach and cook for a few more seconds, until wilted.
Drain the vegetables in a colander.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the leeks and garlic until soft, then add the cumin seeds. Stir in the drained vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, and create four craters in the vegetables for the eggs. Crack one egg into each of the craters.
Cover the skillet with a lid, and cook until the eggs are cooked to your liking. To serve, scatter over the dill and chili flakes.
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• 5/29/23
Honey Lime Salmon with Mango Salmon
If you are looking for a simple meal that packs a lot of flavor and is nutritious, this recipe is for you. This recipe is ideal for anyone looking to meal prep for a busy work week, as it takes no more than fifteen minutes to cook.
Serves: 4, Prep: 15 mins, Cook: 15 mins
Kcal: 444, Fats: 24g, Carbs: 24g, Protein: 35g, Fiber: 2g
Ingredients
4x 6 oz. (170g) salmon filets
2 tsp. olive oil
Salt & pepper
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. honey
Mango salsa:
1 mango, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, diced
handful of cilantro, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
¼ tsp. salt, or to taste
Directions
Make the mango salsa by combining all the ingredients in a bowl, then mix well and set aside.
Rub salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, then stir in honey.
Place the salmon filets in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip the salmon over and cook a further 8 minutes until the salmon is caramelized on the outside and cooked through.
Top the salmon filets with the mango salsa and serve immediately.
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• 6/5/23
Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks
Southeast Asian-inspired marinaded chicken drumsticks taste wonderfully on the grill or in a crockpot. These make great appetizers or as part of a main meal.
Serves: 6, Prep: 20 mins, Cook: 3 hrs, Chill: 30 mins or overnight
Kcal: 253, Fats: 28g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 57g, Fiber: 1g
Ingredients
½ cup (120ml) tamari
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
4 tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tbsp. sriracha
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
juice of 1 lime
1" fresh ginger, peeled & minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 lbs. (1.8kg) chicken drumsticks
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp. sesame seeds to garnish
Directions
Whisk together the tamari, chicken broth, Thai sweet chili sauce, sriracha, coconut sugar, lime juice, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl.
Place the chicken drumsticks into a large bowl and pour over the marinade, taking time to ensure each drumstick is well coated. Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or, if time allows, overnight.
When ready to cook, place the drumsticks into the bowl of the slow cooker and pour over the marinade. Cook on high for 3 hours until the drumsticks are tender and cooked.
Preheat the broiler (grill) to high. Line a large baking sheet with kitchen foil.
Transfer the drumsticks to the baking sheet and broil until golden and crisp, roughly 3-5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.