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HEALTHY<br />

EATING<br />

E-BOOK


RHUBARB AND<br />

STRAWBERRY<br />

COMPOTE-SERVES 6<br />

125ml (1/2 cup) water<br />

100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar<br />

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthways<br />

1 cinnamon stick<br />

8cm-strip lemon rind<br />

1 bunch (about 750g) rhubarb, trimmed, cut into 2cm<br />

pieces<br />

250g punnet strawberries, washed, hulled, halved<br />

260g (1 cup) Farmers Union Greek Style Yogurt<br />

1 tablespoon honey<br />

200g apple & cranberry oat clusters<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Stir the water and sugar in a medium saucepan<br />

over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Add the vanilla,<br />

cinnamon and lemon rind. Increase heat to medium-high.<br />

Bring to the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes.<br />

Step 2 - Add the rhubarb and reduce heat to low. Cook,<br />

stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until tender. Add<br />

the strawberry. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until strawberry is<br />

soft. Set aside to cool. Remove and discard vanilla,<br />

cinnamon and lemon rind.<br />

Step 3 - Combine yoghurt and honey in a bowl. Divide<br />

compote among serving bowls. Top with the yoghurt<br />

mixture and oat clusters.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1235kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 3.0g<br />

FAT TOTAL 7.50g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 49.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 7.0g<br />

PROTEIN 7.0g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 77.00g<br />

W W W . B E B Y M E L . C O M . A U


ROAST CHICKEN WITH<br />

CHILLI, LEMON AND<br />

ROSEMARY RUB-SERVES 4<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1360kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 2.5g<br />

FAT TOTAL 10g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0mg<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 30g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 7.50g<br />

PROTEIN 30g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0mg<br />

3 long fresh red chillies, seeded, finely chopped<br />

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary<br />

2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind<br />

2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

2 teaspoons olive oil<br />

8 (about 125g each) chicken legs, skin removed<br />

600g Baby Cream Delight Potatoes, halved<br />

Mixed salad leaves, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 large baking trays<br />

with baking paper. Place chilli, rosemary, lemon rind, garlic<br />

and oil in a mortar and pound with a pestle until a coarse<br />

paste forms. Place chicken in a glass or ceramic dish. Rub<br />

evenly with the chilli mixture. Cover and place in the fridge<br />

for 1 hour to marinate.<br />

Step 2 Transfer the chicken to 1 lined tray. Spray lightly<br />

with olive oil. Roast, turning once, for 30 minutes or until<br />

golden.<br />

Step 3 Meanwhile, place the potato and 2 tablespoons<br />

water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on<br />

high for 5 minutes. Drain. Place on the other lined tray and<br />

spray with olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes or until crisp and<br />

golden.<br />

Step 4 Divide the chicken and potatoes among plates.<br />

Serve with salad leaves.<br />

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STRAWBERRY<br />

AND BASIL GRANITA<br />

CUPS-SERVES 4<br />

375ml (1 1/2 cups) water<br />

125ml (1/2 cup) rice malt syrup<br />

3 large fresh basil sprigs<br />

200g frozen strawberries, thawed<br />

2 tablespoons gin<br />

200g low-fat Greek yoghurt<br />

1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste<br />

125g fresh strawberries<br />

Small fresh basil leaves, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Place the water, rice malt syrup and basil sprigs in a small saucepan over<br />

low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until syrup dissolves. Bring to a<br />

simmer. Simmer for 4 minutes or until the mixture thickens slightly. Strain into a<br />

heatproof bowl. Discard basil sprigs. Cool completely.<br />

Step 2 Place strawberries and basil syrup in a food processor. Process until<br />

smooth and well combined. Strain through a sieve into a bowl. Press with the<br />

back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard seeds. Stir in gin.<br />

Pour mixture into a 16 x 26cm (base measurement) slice pan. Cover with foil<br />

and place in freezer for 4 hours or until firm. Use a fork to scrape mixture into<br />

coarse crystals.<br />

Step 3 Cover and place in the freezer for a further 2 hours or until firm. Use a<br />

fork to scrape granita into coarse crystals. Cover again and place in the freezer.<br />

Scrape mixture into coarse crystals with a fork every 30 minutes for a further 1<br />

hour or until firm.<br />

Step 4 Combine yoghurt and vanilla bean paste in a small bowl. Divide granita<br />

among serving glasses. Top with a spoonful of the yoghurt mixture and fresh<br />

strawberries. Sprinkle with small basil leaves.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1125kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 1.0g<br />

FAT TOTAL 2.5<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 43.3.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 49.4g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 5.30g<br />

PROTEIN 7.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 19mg<br />

W W W . B E B Y M E L . C O M . A U


REDUCED-FAT<br />

PASTA BOSCAIOLA<br />

SERVES 4<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1485kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 4.8g<br />

FAT TOTAL 8.9g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0mg<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 47.6g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 3.9g<br />

PROTEIN 17.10g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 27mg<br />

250g Barilla dried fusilli pasta<br />

Olive oil cooking spray<br />

1 medium brown onion, finely chopped<br />

2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

125g 98% fat-free bacon, rind removed, chopped<br />

150g button mushrooms, sliced<br />

1/4 cup dry white wine<br />

250ml tub 60%-less-fat cooking cream<br />

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves<br />

Shaved parmesan cheese, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water,<br />

following packet directions, until just tender.<br />

Step 2 - Meanwhile, spray a large, non-stick frying pan with<br />

oil. Heat over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and bacon.<br />

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onion has softened. Add<br />

mushroom. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender.<br />

Add wine. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.<br />

Add cream. Stir until smooth. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or<br />

until heated through.<br />

Step 3 - Drain pasta. Return to saucepan over low heat.<br />

Add mushroom mixture and parsley. Cook, stirring, for 1 to<br />

2 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into bowls. Top<br />

with Parmesan. Serve.<br />

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MANGO, ALMOND,<br />

HONEY BREAKFAST<br />

SMOOTHIE-SERVES 2<br />

1 mango<br />

400ml skim milk<br />

1/2 cup low-fat natural yoghurt<br />

2 tablespoons almond meal<br />

1 tablespoon Manuka honey<br />

Ice cubes<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Peel and chop mango and place in a blender with<br />

skim milk, low-fat natural yoghurt, almond meal, manuka<br />

honey and a few ice cubes.<br />

Step 2 - Blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1110kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 0.50g<br />

FAT TOTAL 7.5g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 33.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 35.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 2.50g<br />

PROTEIN 15.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 4.0mg<br />

SODIUM 172.00mg<br />

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LOW-FAT<br />

MOUSSAKA<br />

ROLLS-SERVES 4<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1074kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 7.00g<br />

FAT TOTAL 11.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 12.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 14.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 7.00g<br />

PROTEIN 21.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 60.0mg<br />

1 large (800g) eggplant, cut lengthways into 5mm-thick slices<br />

Olive oil cooking spray<br />

2 teaspoons lemon juice<br />

350g fresh reduced-fat ricotta cheese<br />

1 green onion, thinly sliced<br />

1 garlic clove, crushed<br />

1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped<br />

1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped<br />

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />

1 1/2 cups tomato passata<br />

3/4 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese<br />

Salad leaves, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease a 5cm-deep,<br />

20cm (base) square baking dish. Lightly spray eggplant with oil. Season<br />

with salt and pepper. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook<br />

eggplant, in batches, for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.<br />

Transfer to a baking tray. Drizzle eggplant with lemon juice. Reserve 12<br />

slices of eggplant. Chop remaining eggplant.<br />

Step 2 - Combine ricotta, chopped eggplant, onion, garlic, parsley,<br />

oregano and nutmeg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1<br />

eggplant slice on a flat surface. Top with 2 tablespoons of ricotta<br />

mixture. Roll up firmly to enclose filling. Place, seam-side down, in<br />

prepared dish. Repeat with remaining eggplant slices and ricotta.<br />

Step 3 -Pour passata over eggplant rolls. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for<br />

30 to 35 minutes or until golden. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve.<br />

W E D E L I V E R H E A L T H Y . C O


BLUEBERRY<br />

BUTTERMILK<br />

PANCAKES-SERVES 4<br />

150g (1 cup) self-raising flour<br />

1 egg, lightly whisked<br />

500ml (2 cups) buttermilk<br />

Melted butter, to grease<br />

125g punnet fresh blueberries<br />

Pure maple syrup, to serve<br />

Butter (optional), to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Sift the flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the<br />

centre. Add egg and buttermilk. Use a fork to mix until just<br />

combined.<br />

Step 2 - Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium<br />

heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour three 2-tablespoon<br />

portions of the batter into the pan. Arrange a few<br />

blueberries over the surface of each. Cook for 2 minutes or<br />

until bubbles appear on the surface. Turn and cook for 2<br />

minutes or until golden. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil<br />

to keep warm. Repeat, in 3 more batches, with blueberries<br />

and remaining batter to make 12 pancakes.<br />

Step 3 - Serve with any remaining blueberries, maple syrup<br />

and butter, if desired.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1160kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 2.00g<br />

FAT TOTAL 4.5G<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 49.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 2.00g<br />

PROTEIN 10.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0.00g<br />

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SPICY PORK<br />

BULGOGI<br />

SERVES 4<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1540kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 1.5g<br />

FAT TOTAL 9g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 36.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 6.5g<br />

PROTEIN 35.0g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0g<br />

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar<br />

1 teaspoon brown sugar<br />

1 large garlic clove, crushed<br />

1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes<br />

1 1/2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce<br />

1 tablespoon sesame oil<br />

500g pork fillet, thinly sliced<br />

200g green round beans, halved lengthways<br />

2 carrots, cut into matchsticks<br />

130g (2 cups) bean sprouts, trimmed<br />

2 teaspoons lightly toasted sesame seeds<br />

2 cups steamed brown rice, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Combine vinegar, sugar, garlic, chilli flakes, 1<br />

tablespoon of soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a<br />

glass bowl. Add the pork and stir to coat. Cover and place in<br />

the fridge for 2-3 hours to marinate.<br />

Step 2 Cook the green beans in a large saucepan of boiling<br />

water over high heat for 1-2 minutes or until tender crisp,<br />

adding the carrot in the last 30 seconds of cooking. Refresh<br />

under cold running water. Drain. Transfer to a large bowl.<br />

Step 3 Add the bean sprouts, remaining soy sauce,<br />

remaining sesame oil and half the sesame seeds to the<br />

green bean mixture. Toss to combine.<br />

Step 4 Heat a barbecue flat plate or frying pan on high. Cook<br />

the pork, turning, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and just<br />

cooked. Divide green bean mixture among bowls. Top with<br />

the pork and remaining sesame seeds. Serve with the rice.<br />

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LENTIL,<br />

SWEET POTATO,<br />

SOUP-SERVES 4<br />

750ml (3 cups) Campbell's Real Stock Chicken<br />

2 teaspoons olive oil<br />

1 large red onion, finely chopped<br />

2 celery sticks, trimmed, finely chopped<br />

50g pancetta, finely chopped<br />

2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

500g sweet potato (kumara), peeled, cut into 1cm pieces<br />

400g can no-added-salt lentils, rinsed, drained<br />

400g can no-added-salt diced tomatoes<br />

250g broccoli, cut into small florets<br />

Chopped fresh continental parsley, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the<br />

onion, celery, pancetta and garlic, stirring, for 6 minutes or<br />

until soft. Add the sweet potato. Cook, stirring, for 1<br />

minute or until combined.<br />

Step 2 Add the stock, lentils and tomato. Increase heat to<br />

medium-high and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to<br />

medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes<br />

or until sweet potato is tender. Add broccoli. Simmer for 3-<br />

4 minutes or until broccoli is tender crisp.<br />

Step 3 Divide the soup among serving bowls and top with<br />

parsley.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1030kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 4.5g<br />

FAT TOTAL 17g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 36.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 10g<br />

PROTEIN 17.0g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0g<br />

W W W . B E B Y M E L . C O M . A U


MIXED POTATO SALAD<br />

WITH PICKLED<br />

ONION DRESSING<br />

NUTRITION values are<br />

based on per serve<br />

1.2kg baby chat potatoes, halved<br />

20g butter, chopped<br />

60ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil<br />

400g slender sweet potato, cut into 5mm-thick rounds<br />

1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds<br />

1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar<br />

1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />

1 teaspoon caster sugar<br />

220g fresh peas or frozen peas, blanched<br />

100g smooth feta, crumbled<br />

METHOD<br />

ENERGY 1216 kj<br />

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan forced and line 2 large baking<br />

FAT SATURATED 4.20h<br />

trays with baking paper.<br />

FAT TOTAL 12.20g<br />

Step 2 - Place the potato in a saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to the<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 8.20g<br />

boil over medium-high heat. Simmer for 6 minutes or until just tender. Drain<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 40.20g<br />

and refresh under cold running water.<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 7.00g<br />

Step 3 - Spread the potato over 1 prepared tray. Sprinkle with the butter and<br />

PROTEIN 7.00g<br />

drizzle with 1 tbs oil. Season. Spread the sweet potato over the remaining tray.<br />

CHOLESTEROL 17.00mg<br />

Drizzle with 1 tbs oil. Season. Roast the sweet potato on the top shelf of the<br />

SODIUM183.00mg<br />

oven, turning halfway, for 20 minutes or until tender, and the potato on the<br />

middle shelf of the oven, turning halfway, for 25-30 minutes or until golden.<br />

Step 4 - Meanwhile, place the onion in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling<br />

water. Stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold running water. Whisk the<br />

vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and remaining oil in a large bowl and season. Add<br />

the red onion and set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.<br />

Step 5 - Place the potato, sweet potato, pickled onion mixture, peas and feta in<br />

a serving bowl and toss gently to combine.<br />

W W W . B E B Y M E L . C O M . A U


YOGHURT<br />

AND MUESLI<br />

PARFAITS-SERVES 4<br />

1 1/2 cups frozen mixed berries<br />

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

1 tablespoon apple juice<br />

1 1/3 cups Basic muesli (see related recipe)<br />

1 1/3 cups reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Combine berries, vanilla and apple juice in a bowl.<br />

Set side for 20 minutes or until berries have thawed.<br />

Step 2 - Spoon 2 tablespoons muesli into each of four 1<br />

cup-capacity glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons<br />

yoghurt and 2 tablespoons berry mixture. Repeat with<br />

remaining muesli, yoghurt and berry mixture. Serve.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1090kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 2g<br />

FAT TOTAL 8g CARBOHYDRATE<br />

SUGARS 21.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 36.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 5.0g<br />

PROTEIN 8.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 11.0mg<br />

SODIUM 53.30mg<br />

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QUINOA<br />

SALAD WITH<br />

ASPARAGUS AND FETA<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1177kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 2.00g<br />

FAT TOTAL 11.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 7.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 30.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 6.00g<br />

PROTEIN 12.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 9.0mg<br />

SODIUM 62.29g<br />

500ml (2 cups) water<br />

150g (1 cup) quinoa, rinsed, drained<br />

Olive oil spray<br />

2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths<br />

1 large red capsicum, halved, seeded, coarsely chopped<br />

75g (1/2 cup) crumbled low-fat feta<br />

40g (1/4 cup) sunflower seed kernels<br />

4 shallots, trimmed, thinly sliced<br />

2 tablespoons chopped fresh continental parsley<br />

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />

2 teaspoons honey<br />

2 teaspoons olive oil<br />

1 teaspoon sweet paprika<br />

100g baby rocket leaves<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Combine water and quinoa in a large saucepan over medium-high<br />

heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12-15<br />

minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside<br />

to cool.<br />

Step 2 - Meanwhile, preheat a large chargrill on high. Spray lightly with oil.<br />

Cook the asparagus for 2-3 minutes or until tender crisp. Add the<br />

asparagus, capsicum, feta, sunflower seed kernels, shallot and parsley to<br />

the quinoa.<br />

Step 3 - Whisk the lemon juice, honey, oil and paprika in a small bowl until<br />

well combined. Add the dressing and rocket to the quinoa mixture. Season<br />

with pepper and toss to combine.<br />

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SALMON WITH<br />

CAULIFLOWER MASH<br />

SERVES 4<br />

400g Desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into 4cm pieces (see<br />

note)<br />

300g cauliflower, cut into florets<br />

60ml (1/4 cup) skim milk, warmed<br />

60g (1 cup) fresh white sourdough breadcrumbs<br />

35g (1/4 cup) pecans, finely chopped<br />

2 tablespoons chopped fresh continental parsley<br />

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<br />

2 teaspoons honey<br />

4 (about 125g each) skinless salmon fillets<br />

Olive oil spray<br />

Steamed green round beans, to serve<br />

Steamed broccolini, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Cook the potato in a saucepan of boiling water for 7<br />

minutes. Add the cauliflower and cook for 8 minutes or<br />

until the potato and cauliflower are tender. Drain and<br />

return to the pan. Add the milk and coarsely mash.<br />

Step 2 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking<br />

tray with non-stick baking paper. Combine the<br />

breadcrumbs, pecan, parsley, mustard and honey in a<br />

shallow bowl. Press 1 side of each salmon fillet into<br />

breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place salmon on prepared<br />

tray. Lightly spray with oil. Cook for 8 minutes for medium<br />

or until cooked to your liking.<br />

Step 3 Divide mash among serving plates. Top with<br />

salmon. Serve with beans and broccolini.<br />

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NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1074kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 4.00g<br />

FAT TOTAL 21.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 8.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 24.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 6.00g<br />

PROTEIN 37.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 82.0mg<br />

SODIUM 248..54mg


PORK WITH<br />

ASIAN SLAW<br />

SERVES 6<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 648j<br />

FAT SATURATED 1g<br />

FAT TOTAL 4g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 4g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 5g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 3g<br />

PROTEIN 22g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 45mg<br />

SODIUM 177.69g<br />

Olive oil spray<br />

500g lean pork loin medallion steaks<br />

1 large carrot, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks<br />

1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced<br />

100g bean sprouts, trimmed<br />

100g snow peas, thinly sliced lengthways<br />

1/2 small wombok (Chinese cabbage), finely shredded<br />

1 cup chopped fresh coriander<br />

1 tablespoon finely shredded fresh ginger<br />

3 teaspoons sesame oil<br />

3 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce<br />

2 teaspoons honey<br />

1 garlic clove, crushed<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.<br />

Spray with oil. Cook the pork for 2-3 minutes each side or<br />

until golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.<br />

Cover with foil and set aside for 5 minutes to rest. Thinly<br />

slice across the grain.<br />

Step 2 - Meanwhile, combine the carrot, onion, bean<br />

sprouts, snow peas, wombok, coriander and ginger in a<br />

large bowl.<br />

Step 3 - To make the dressing, whisk the oil, soy sauce,<br />

honey and garlic in a small jug. Add the pork to the salad.<br />

Drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine.<br />

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BANANA AND<br />

CINNAMON<br />

PORRIDGE-SERVES 4<br />

3 cups reduced-fat milk<br />

1 1/2 cups traditional rolled oats<br />

Pinch of salt<br />

1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar<br />

2 medium bananas, sliced diagonally<br />

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Bring milk to a simmer in a large saucepan over<br />

medium-high heat. Stir in oats and salt. Bring to the boil.<br />

Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring with a wooden<br />

spoon, for 5 minutes or until porridge thickens (porridge<br />

will coat the spoon when ready).<br />

Step 2 - Remove from heat. Cover and stand for 5 minutes<br />

(porridge will cool and thicken slightly on standing). Stir in<br />

sugar.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1232kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 2g<br />

FAT TOTAL 6g CARBOHYDRATE<br />

SUGARS 24g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 36.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 5g<br />

PROTEIN 46.0g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 12mg<br />

SODIUM 118.04g<br />

Step 3 - Spoon into bowls. Top with banana and cinnamon.<br />

Serve.<br />

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BANANA, OAT<br />

CHOCOLATE BARS<br />

MAKES 16<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 300kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 5g<br />

FAT TOTAL 10g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0mg<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 19g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 3g<br />

PROTEIN 4g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0mg<br />

230g (2 1/2 cups) rolled oats<br />

80g (1/2 cup) natural seed mix with pine nuts<br />

50g (1/3 cup) dried cranberries<br />

1 tablespoon linseeds<br />

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />

60g (1/4 cup) coconut oil<br />

100g (1/4 cup) rice malt syrup<br />

2 (about 350g) ripe bananas, mashed<br />

1 egg<br />

45g Well Naturally No Added Sugar. Dark Chocolate bar, melted<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Line a 16 x<br />

26cm slice pan with baking paper, allowing the sides to overhang.<br />

Combine the oats, seed mix, cranberries, linseeds and cinnamon in<br />

a large bowl and make a well in the centre.<br />

Step 2 - Combine the coconut oil and rice malt syrup in a<br />

microwave-safe jug. Microwave on Medium for 1 minute or until<br />

melted and smooth. Cool for 2 minutes.<br />

Step 3 - Add coconut oil mixture, banana and egg to the well. Stir<br />

until just combined. Spread over prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes<br />

or until firm to touch. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire<br />

rack to cool completely.<br />

Step 4 - Cut into 16 triangles. Drizzle with the melted chocolate and<br />

set aside to set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to<br />

5 days.<br />

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PEPPER PORK,<br />

VEGETABLE AND BASIL<br />

STIR-FRY-SERVES 4<br />

2 tablespoons dry sherry<br />

1 tablespoon salt-reduced soy sauce<br />

2 teaspoons honey<br />

500g pork fillet, thinly sliced<br />

1 large red onion, cut into thin wedges<br />

2 garlic cloves, crushed<br />

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />

2 large celery sticks, thinly sliced<br />

300g broccoli, trimmed, cut into small florets<br />

1 red capsicum, cut into strips<br />

2 tablespoons water<br />

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves<br />

2 cups steamed brown rice, to serve<br />

Extra fresh basil leaves, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Combine the sherry, soy sauce and honey in a small<br />

bowl. Stir until combined. Heat a large non-stick wok over<br />

high heat. Spray with oil. Add the pork and stir-fry, in 2-3<br />

batches, for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a<br />

plate.<br />

Step 2 Heat wok over high heat. Spray with oil. Add the<br />

onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until golden. Add garlic<br />

and pepper. Stir-fry for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add<br />

celery, broccoli, capsicum and water. Stir-fry for 2 minutes<br />

or until tender crisp.<br />

Step 3 Add the pork, sauce and any resting juices. Stir-fry<br />

for 1-2 minutes or until combined and heated through. Stir<br />

in the basil leaves. Serve with steamed brown rice and<br />

sprinkle with the extra basil leaves.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1425kj FAT<br />

SATURATED 0.50g<br />

FAT TOTAL 2.5G<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 38.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 7.50g<br />

PROTEIN 38.000g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0.00g<br />

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BANANA SPLIT ICE<br />

CREAM SANDWICHES<br />

MAKES 10<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 690kj<br />

FAT SATURATED 3.60g<br />

FAT TOTAL 6.60g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 13.60g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 25.20g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 1.40g<br />

PROTEIN 2.20g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 4.0mg<br />

SODIUM 77.00g<br />

1.8L ctn Light & Creamy Classic Vanilla ice-cream<br />

2 small ripe bananas<br />

1 tbs lemon juice<br />

1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste<br />

200g pkt Weight Watchers Milk Chocolate Biscuits<br />

1 1/2 tbs rice malt syrup<br />

1 1/2 tsp raw cacao powder, sifted<br />

2 tbs flaked almonds, toasted<br />

10 cherries, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 Grease a 16 x 26cm (base measurement) slice pan. Line with<br />

baking paper, allowing sides to overhang. Place the ice-cream in a<br />

large bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to soften.<br />

Step 2 Meanwhile, place the bananas, lemon juice and vanilla bean<br />

paste in a small bowl. Use a fork to mash until almost smooth.<br />

Step 3 Fold through ice-cream. Spread into prepared pan and cover<br />

with plastic wrap. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight until firm.<br />

Step 4 Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place 10 biscuits,<br />

chocolate side up, on prepared tray. Remove ice-cream from pan<br />

and place on a clean chopping board. Working quickly, use a 5cm<br />

round cutter to cut 10 discs from ice-cream slab. Place 1 ice-cream<br />

disc on each biscuit. Top with another biscuit, chocolate side down,<br />

and gently press to seal. Place in the freezer for 4 hours or until<br />

firm.<br />

Step 5 Meanwhile, to make chocolate sauce, place rice malt syrup<br />

and cacao powder in a bowl. Stir until smooth and combined. 6 Top<br />

each ice-cream sandwich with a spoonful of chocolate sauce.<br />

Sprinkle with toasted almonds and top with a cherry.<br />

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ROCKMELON<br />

BRUSCHETTA/GOAT'S<br />

CHEESE AND<br />

PROSCIUTTO-SERVES 2<br />

150g goat's cheese, at room temperature<br />

1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange rind<br />

1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind<br />

6 slices sourdough bread, chargrilled<br />

6 slices prosciutto<br />

500g rockmelon, peeled, thinly sliced lengthways<br />

Honey, to serve<br />

Fresh mint leaves, to serve<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1<br />

Combine the goat's cheese, orange rind and lemon rind in a<br />

bowl. Season.<br />

Step 2<br />

Spread goat's cheese mixture over bread. Top with<br />

prosciutto and rockmelon. Drizzle over the honey. Season<br />

with pepper and sprinkle with mint.<br />

NUTRITION values are based on per<br />

serve<br />

ENERGY 889kj FAT SATURATED 2g<br />

FAT TOTAL 9g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 6.0g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 18.00g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 2.0g<br />

PROTEIN 14.00g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 24.0mg<br />

SODIUM 775.68mg<br />

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ASIAN GREENS WITH<br />

CHICKEN AND CRISPY<br />

NOODLE SALAD<br />

SERVES 4<br />

NUTRITION values are based on<br />

per serve<br />

ENERGY 1300kj FAT<br />

SATURATED 2.5g<br />

FAT TOTAL 9.5g<br />

CARBOHYDRATE SUGARS 0mg<br />

CARBOHYDRATE TOTAL 25g<br />

DIETRY FIBRES 3.5g<br />

PROTEIN 33g<br />

CHOLESTEROL 0mg<br />

SODIUM 0mg<br />

4 single chicken breast fillets<br />

2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally<br />

1 bunch baby pak choy, leaves separated, finely shredded<br />

110g (2 cups) trimmed bean sprouts<br />

1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked<br />

1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked<br />

125ml (1/2 cup) sweet chilli sauce<br />

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />

1 x 100g pkt Chang's Crunchy Noodles<br />

METHOD<br />

Step 1 - Bring a large deep frying pan of water to the boil over high<br />

heat. Add the chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for<br />

10 minutes or until cooked through. Drain. Transfer to a plate. Set<br />

aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.<br />

Step 2 - Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, baby pak choy, bean<br />

sprouts, coriander and mint in a large bowl. Whisk together the<br />

sweet chilli sauce and lime juice in a small jug.<br />

Step 3 - Finely shred the chicken. Add the chicken and noodles to<br />

the cucumber mixture. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss<br />

until well combined. Serve immediately.<br />

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THE IDEAS TEAM<br />

Ivan Vujicic & Melonie Vujicic<br />

Be. by Mel<br />

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