See soups, salads, dinner, breads, scones and pancakes for more lunch ideas or take a look at a few back to school lunchbox ideas.
Always remember, meals should be a combination of good quality protein, slow releasing carbs and healthy fats! If you’re not sure if you’re getting the balance right or know what’s what, contact me to book in for a consultation.
An alternative to meat whether you are vegetarian or not, this nut & lentil loaf is packed with protein and highly nutritious. It is suitable for gluten free, dairy free and wheat free diets. Ingredients 1 sweet potato 1/2 butternut squash 4 cloves garlic … Continued
Ingredients 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 courgettes – cut into 1cm 1/2 tsp chilli powder zest & juice of 1 lemon 225g halloumi cheese – cubed small handful of mint Instructions Mix the chilli, mint, lemon zest and juice, oil, courgettes and halloumi. Leave to … Continued
Add a little spice to your BBQ chicken breasts with this delicious marinade. Not only will it add flavour to your meal, it also helps to reduce the risk of burning your chicken which in turn reduces the risk of cancer-causing compounds … Continued
Serves 4 Ingredients Crust: 2 cups red lentils (rinsed well) 2 cups water 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp dried oregano Toppings: 2 red onions 3 large handfuls baby spinach leaves 2 bell peppers pesto 3-5 tomatoes Variations: 2 cups chickpeas 2 chicken breasts 16-20 pepperoni slices Instructions Preheat the oven to 180C Blend all the … Continued
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions medium sized, minced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root finely chopped 6 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 cans garbanzo beans 15 ounce, drained and washed 1/4 cup water 1 cup chopped fresh cilantr Instructions Heat oil … Continued
Ingredients Salad: Can of mixed beans 2 – 3 ripe tomatoes chopped ½ cucumber peeled (if non organic) and chopped 1 red or yellow pepper chopped 1 small red onion chopped 10 olives Large handful fresh coriander and parsley Dressing: 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 tbs lemon juice tsp ½lemon … Continued
Containing significantly more nutritional value than white potatoes, sweet potatoes are low in sodium and high in dietary fiber, vitamin B6, A, C, potassium and manganese. The more orange the flesh of the sweet potato, the higher the content of … Continued
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 2 onions thinly sliced 2 leeks thinly sliced (use white part only) 2 medium potatoes cubed 1/2 cup (115g) puy or green lentils 200 g curly kale finely chopped 3 pints water 4 tsp bouillion powder Freshly ground pepper Instructions Heat the oil in a pan and fry the … Continued
Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower – cut into florets 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 large onion 1 lemon – juice and zest of 1 tbsp curry powder – see seed-free curry powder* 350ml / 12fl oz vegetable stock – bouillion powder 400ml coconut milk – light or full fat 1/2 tsp honey 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp fresh coriander – chopped 1 tbsp spring onions – … Continued
We’ve replaced sausages in our house with these and everyone loves them. You’re never really are quite sure what is in sausages, so why not bulk cook these and have them ready for bangers and mash day! Ingredients 450g (1lb) ground pork … Continued