INGREDIENTS:A handful of chopped butternut squashHalf a tin of chopped tomatoes1 handful of grated cheese1 handful of gnocchi1 capful of apple cider vinegar.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Place the butternut squash and chopped tomatoes into a tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake for 45 mins.After which, add the gnocchi and vinegar plus 6 tbsp … Continue reading Crispy Gnocchi Bake
INGREDIENTS:20 grams of self raising flour20 grams of low fat plain yoghurt1 handful of cherry tomatoes1 handful of chopped courgette1 handful of chopped aubergine.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Add the chopped veg to a baking dish lined with greaseproof paper and drizzle over some olive oil.Roast the veg for 45 minutes.Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt and … Continue reading Ratatouille Flatbread
INGREDIENTS:3 handfuls of broccoliHalf a lemon1 mug full of arborio riceHalf a veggie stock cube1 tbsp of cream cheese.METHOD:Add the risotto rice to a pan with melted butter on a low heat.Toast the rice for a couple of minutes, until it starts to pop slightly.Then add the stock and mix thoroughly. If it starts to … Continue reading Lemony Broccisotto
INGREDIENTS:Half a courgette1 red onionHalf a tin of chopped tomatoes1 pepper1 mug of leftover riceOptional (1 tbsp of oregano).METHOD:Turn the oven to 200 degrees.Add the rice to a saucepan with a glug of olive oil (and oregano if you wish) and simmer on a low heat.Chop the onion and courgette into small chunks and add … Continue reading Greek Stuffed Pepper
INGREDIENTS:1 carrotHalf a sweet potatoA handful sized chunk of butternut squash1 tbsp of cream cheese1 handful of gnocchi.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Peel and chop the veg and pop it in a roasting tray with some oil.Roast the veg for 40 minutes.After 40 minutes, chop off any browned bits because they can make the sauce … Continue reading Orange Gnocchi
INGREDIENTS1 handful of raw broccoli1 handful of raw cauliflower1 tbsp of plain yoghurt1 handful of grated cheese.METHOD:Turn the oven to 200 degrees.Blitz the broccoli and cauliflower in a blender until it has broken down into tiny chunks.Add the yogurt and cheese and mix together.Pour the ingredients into a little ovenproof dish.Bake for 40 minutes and … Continue reading Brocciflower Cheese
INGREDIENTS:1 handful of beef minceHalf a whisked egg1 tbsp of garlic powder1 handful of finely grated courgette1 handful of finely grated carrot.METHOD:Turn the oven to 180 degrees.Squeeze the excess water out of the courgette and carrot out over the sink and add it to a mixing bowl with the other ingredients.Combine together into a ball.Squash … Continue reading Secret Burger
INGREDIENTS:Half a cauliflower chopped1 small white onion chopped1 mug of pasta100ml of double cream2 handfuls of grated cheese.METHOD:Turn the oven to 200 degrees.Sweat the onion with a little oil or butter on a low heat.Once it starts to turn translucent, add the cauliflower and half a mug of boiling water. Pop the lid on the … Continue reading Secret Mac & Cheese (secretly packed full of veg)
INGREDIENTS:Half a tin of baked beans1 mug of cous cousHalf a tin of chopped tomatoes1 tbsp of ricotta/cream cheese.METHOD:Add the baked beans and cous cous to a jug, place cling film over it and pop it in the microwave for 5 minutes.After 5 minutes, remove it and leave it to steam for a further 5 … Continue reading Spaghetti Beanballs
INGREDIENTS:Half a chopped chicken breastHalf a bag of spinach4 chopped garlic cloves2 tbsp of creme fraiche1 tbsp of honey (or date syrup if you are serving this to under 1’s).METHOD:Turn the oven to 200 degrees.In a pan on a medium heat, add the garlic and fry it for a couple of minutes with a little … Continue reading Creamy Garlic Chicken
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