STICKY ONE PAN CHICKEN BAKE

STICKY ONE PAN CHICKEN BAKE

DIFFICULTY: EASY

TIME: 50 MINUTES
SERVES: 4

A one-pan wonder, this sticky chicken recipe is packed with good-for-you ingredients. This recipe maximises on flavour and doesn’t compromise on health benefits. Feel free to add more
veggies!

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp sesame oil
2 onions, diced
4-6 chicken breasts or thighs
2 sliced picante or bell peppers
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp honey
¼ cup orange juice
3 sprigs rosemary
2 cups of chopped baby marrows

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, picante peppers, and chicken pieces until lightly browned and transfer to a casserole dish. Mix sauce by combining soy sauce, orange juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in a bowl. Pour over. Add fresh rosemary, and chopped baby marrows. Toss together and bake for 40 minutes. Serve with brown rice or wholewheat couscous.

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LENTIL SWEET POTATO COTTAGE PIE

LENTIL SWEET POTATO COTTAGE PIE

TIME: 45 MINUTES
SERVES: 4
DIFFICULTY: EASY

A plant-based version of the traditional cottage pie, yet just as comforting and delicious. Perfect to warm you up and a wholesome #meatfree family meal.

INGREDIENTS

2 cans lentils, drained
1/2 punnet mushrooms, rinsed and sliced
2 carrots, grated
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
1 can chopped tomato
2 tbsp tomato puree
½ tsp basil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
400-500 g sweet potato chunks
½ cup nut or coconut milk of choice
¼ cup grated vegan cheese or nutritional
yeast (optional)
Fresh parsley

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Boil or steam sweet potatoes until soft and mash with milk. While sweet potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, carrots and onions, season with salt and pepper and saute until lightly golden. Add the lentils and chopped tomato to the same pan and simmer for 5 min. Add tomato puree, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir over medium heat and allow to simmer for a few more minutes. Add lentils to a baking dish and top with mashed sweet potato. Sprinkle with grated vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. Bake for 30-40 min until golden on top. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon

LEMON GARLIC BAKED SALMON

This simple recipe is packed full of good-for-you Omega fatty acids which have been linked to a reduction in mental disorders such as depression. Omega-3s have been shown to boost learning and memory as well.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup olive oil or butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon)
  • 2 Tbsp crushed garlic
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar (optional)
  • 4 salmon fillets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices
  • 2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley divided
  • 1 tsp dried dill

METHOD

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 190C. Line a baking tray with foil. In a small saucepan, melt the butter/oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes). Turn off heat and whisk in lemon juice and brown sugar. Place the salmon onto the lined baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Spoon over the garlic lemon sauce onto the fillets and spread evenly. Sprinkle with parsley and dill and arrange the lemon slices over the salmon. Cover and seal with entire tray with another sheet of foil. Bake until cooked through (about 12-15 minutes). Remove the top foil carefully and place the salmon under the grill for 2-3 minutes to finish. Serve with grilled green vegetables.

 

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BEEF & BLACK BEAN NACHOS

BEEF & BLACK BEAN NACHOS

A lighter version of the one-pan-wonder packed full of flavour. Black beans are high in magnesium, which relaxes the nervous system and balances stress hormones.

 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bag corn tortilla chips
  • 200g lean ground beef
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 large ripe avocado, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese of choice
  • 1/3 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
  • Sliced jalapenos to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Greek yoghurt for serving

METHOD

Preheat oven to 200C. Heat a large greased nonstick pan over medium-high. Add beef. cook 8 minutes, stirring to crumble. Stir in chili powder, beans and green onions; cook 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. Spread tortilla chips over. Line a sheet pan with tin foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Spread your chips in the pan. Sprinkle half the cheese over the chips. Add the beef mixture next and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for approx. 10 minutes until crisp and cheese is melted. Combine the remaining ingredients to form a salsa and sprinkle that over. Serve warm with a drizzle of tangy yoghurt.

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Chicken Bowl

CHICKEN BOWL FOR THE SOUL

You’ve heard of chicken soup for the soul, well you have to try our chicken bowl for the soul! A hearty and nutritious meal, perfect for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 bell peppers, any colour, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 jar tomato pasta sauce
  • 3 cups brown rice (680 g), cooked
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (100 g)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200˚C.
  2. Line a baking tray with foil.
  3. Place the chicken, peppers, and onions onto the baking tray and drizzle with oil.
  4. Sprinkle the chicken seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  5. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the bell peppers and onions, tossing to coat.
  6. Top each chicken breast with a generous pour of tomato pasta sauce.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  8. Rest chicken for 10 minutes, before slicing into strips.
  9. Add a base of brown rice to 4 bowls or sealed containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, additional tomato pasta sauce, cheddar cheese, cooked bell peppers, and onions, and sliced chicken. 
  10. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator. Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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Yummy Peanut Butter Cups

DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LOVE BITES

Treat yourself with these easy and delicious peanut butter bites!

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Yummy Peanut Butter Cups

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Nice cream

STRAWBERRY NICE CREAM

Fresh, tasty and oh so berry nice!

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Nice cream

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Rice crispy treat

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER RICE CRISPY TREATS

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Love Bites are quick, easy and healthy dessert recipe that can be made ahead of time!

These also make for a great healthy carb snack to have before or after working out.

 

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Rice crispy treat

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3 HEALTHY MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

3 HEALTHY MEALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Christmas magic is silent. You don’t hear it — you feel it. You know it. You believe it.

The holidays are a time for relaxing, spending time with loved ones, sleeping in and eating some mouth-watering meals. We encourage you to treat yourself these holidays and stay healthy doing it!

Don’t let the Christmas pudding get the better of your this year with these healthy and delicious meals that are bound to bring some festive joy to any family table!

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Sweet potato with feta and kale

3 MEALS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EARS & EYES

It turns out, there are a number of healthy (and delicious) foods that can help promote eye and ear health. We all know just how important our eyes and ears are for helping us function in everyday life. From listening to beautiful music or watching the sunset, there is no denying that we need these senses to live our best lives.

Which is why we have put together 3 healthy and delicious meals to promote good ear and eye health!

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Sweet potato with feta and kale

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