Category: Protein
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Teriyaki Chicken & rice bowl
Lean chicken breast in a tasty Japanese sauce, flavoursome option for the usual “chicken and rice” every rugby playing teenager enjoys. This dish is easy to prepare in advance and warm up later. I usually make it the night before while cooking the family meal, or during the day in between work meetings so that… Read more
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Peri Peri Prawns
Prawns with a homemade Peri Peri sauce. Punchy flavour and added nutrients by making the sauce, transforming this dish into a double whammy of low calorie healthiness. Ingredients Method Clean the prawns and thread onto wooden skewers that have already soaked in water for about 10 min (this prevents them from burning when cooking on… Read more
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Tandoori Chicken
Tandoori chicken, marinaded for a few hours and just grilled, is a simple and very tasty lean protein option that can provide leftovers for packed lunches the next day. Pair with Indian Spiced Baby Potatoes and your choice of Slaw for a great flavour combo. Ingredients Method Remove chicken from it’s packaging, and pat dry.… Read more
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Salmon Tacos
High in protein and nutrients like Omega 3, these Salmon Tacos are fun and easy to make, tasty and so healthy for you. If you can’t find Tacos in your local supermarket, use small wraps or soft corn tortillas, and prepare lots of fresh vegetarian options to surround the Salmon for texture within the taco… Read more
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Turkey Meatballs & Pesto Orzo
Lean protein option coupled with Orzo as alternative to the usual pasta for your carbohydrate. These meatballs are irresistibly tasty and moist – no bland Turkey here! The waft of the pesto-flavoured Orzo it is nested within also fills your kitchen with a delicious smell. Ingredients For the meatballs: For the Orzo Method Heat the… Read more
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Slow cooked Beef Ragu
For a meaty pasta sauce, Beef Ragu is a real winner for the whole family. It does need to be slow cooked for tender meat and a sauce-like texture required to coat the pasta, but is easy to leave alone to cook slowly once you’ve assembled things at the start. Additional bonus is you are… Read more