Archive for Healthy recipes
It’s cookie time
Posted by: | CommentsPart of my current eating regime is eating a high protein snack for afternoon tea. I’ve tried protein bars, which worked really well but are VERY expensive. I switched to canned chicken and tuna, much better for the wallet but too many of them smell or taste like cat food. I’m happy to keep going with the canned meat but thought I’d explore other options.
I found this recipe on the net for some protein cookies so I thought I’d give them a go.
The cookies are very good, my wife ate three, and should be quite filling. I’ll be eating two of them for afternoon tea each day this week to try them out. Hopefully I might have an alternative to canned chicken on the weeks I don’t feel like eating that.
Recipe: Legendary kumara quesadillas
Posted by: | CommentsA vegetarian favourite in our house, this is a meal that’s low on meat and high on taste. Full of anti-oxidants and vitamins, it’s not just a taste sensation, it’s good for you too.
Ingredients
- 1 medium to large kumara
- 1 can of chopped tomatoes (Watties Mexican tomatoes are very good)
- 1 can of Mexican style beans
- 1 teaspoon of garlic purée
- 4 tortillas
- 1 cup of grated cheese
- sour cream
- guacamole
Chop the kumara into small cubes and boil for around 20 minutes until kumara is soft.
Mash and add tomatoes, beans, garlic and seasoning if desired. I quite like MasterFoods chili & lime. Simmer on a low to medium heat.
In a pan, heat a small amount of oil and add one of the tortillas. Turn every 10 seconds until the tortilla is crispy. Tortillas cook quite unevenly and can burn quickly so it is important they are turned often.
Once all the tortillas are cooked, place one on a plate and cover in kumara mixture. Place a second tortilla on top. Cover evenly with guacamole, then add cheese and top with sour cream.
This kumara mixture can also be used to make burritos or some yummy vegetarian nachos.
Recipe: Taco salad
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I’ve always said that I fancy myself as a bit of a chef, so here’s what I cooked up last night which was delicious and very healthy.
Meat mixture
350g of pork mince
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 small onion
1 capsicum
Masterfood Smokey Barbecue Seasoning
Stir fry onion and capsicum until soft. Add mince and stir fry until no pink remains. Add tomatoes and several healthy shakes of seasoning, turn down heat and leave to simmer.
To go with the meat, diced up some lettuce and fresh tomatoes, grate some cheese.
I also made some homemade guacamole by mashing an avocado, and adding some lemon juice and chilli & lime seasoning.
Once the meat mixture has simmered for about 20 minutes, add about half the mixture to your plate, top with all the sides and enjoy.
Both my wife and I really enjoyed this last night, I hope you do too.
