Thursday, January 29, 2015

Cream Cheese, Turkey and Shredded Carrot Recipe



Ingredients

  • 4 Arnott’s Vita-Weat 9 Grains crisp breads
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 40g deli sliced shaved roasted turkey breast
  • 1/2 carrot, peeled, grated


Method
Step 1. Spread the Arnott’s Vita-Weat 9 Grains crisp breads evenly with the cream cheese.
Step 2. Top with some shaved turkey and grated carrot. Serve.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Greek Chicken Skewers with Garlic Yoghurt Recipe



Ingredients

  • 200g plain Greek-style yoghurt
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 8 (600g) chicken tenderloins, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 4 Greek bread rounds
  • Lemon wedges, to serve


Method
Step 1. Combine yoghurt and garlic in a bowl. Cover. Refrigerate.
Step 2. Thread chicken onto skewers. Place skewers in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Combine oil, lemon rind, lemon juice and oregano in a bowl. Pour over skewers. Turn to coat.
Step 3. Spray a barbecue plate or chargrill with oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook skewers for 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through. Serve with yoghurt mixture, bread rounds and lemon wedges.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad Recipe



Ingredients

  • 500g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2.5cm cubes
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Moroccan seasoning
  • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped preserved lemon (see note)
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves


Method
Step 1. Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced. Place pumpkin, oil and seasoning in a bowl. Toss to coat. Transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, or until golden and tender.
Step 2. Meanwhile, place quinoa and 1 1/2 cups cold water in a saucepan over high heat. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Step 3. Place quinoa in a heatproof bowl. Add pumpkin, lemon juice, preserved lemon and coriander. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Serve.