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Healthy banana and zucchini bread recipe

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Healthy banana and zucchini bread recipe

Not your everyday banana bread, this healthy loaf is loaded with oats, nuts and fibre-boosting zucchini.

20m prep
1h 10m cook
10 servings

19 Ingredients

* 235g (11 ⁄2 cups) wholemeal spelt flour

* 50g (1 ⁄4 cup) coconut sugar

* 35g (1 ⁄3 cup) rolled oats

* 2 tbsp chia seeds

* 20g walnut halves

* 2 tsp baking powder

* 1 tsp ground cinnamon

* 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda

* 125ml (1 ⁄2 cup) buttermilk

* 60ml (1 ⁄4 cup) light extra virgin olive oil

* 2 eggs

* 260g (1 cup) mashed ripe banana

* 1 small (about 120g) zucchini, coarsely grated

* Honey with honeycomb, to serve (optional)

* Fresh low-fat ricotta, to serve (optional)

Topping

* 1 tbsp rolled oats

* 1 tsp chia seeds

* 1 tsp coconut sugar

* 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

7 Method / Steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease and line the base and sides of a 9.5 x 19.5cm loaf pan, allowing the paper to overhang the sides.

Step 2

To make the topping, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Combine flour, coconut sugar, oats, chia seeds, baking powder, cinnamon and bicarb in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre. Stir in walnut halves.

Step 4

Whisk buttermilk, oil and eggs in a jug and pour into the well. Add banana and zucchini. Stir until just combined. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle with topping.

Step 5

Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Step 6

Set aside in the pan for 10 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

Drizzle over the honey and serve with a dollop of low-fat ricotta, if desired.

source – cooking365.co.za

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Roast chicken noodle soup recipe

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Roast chicken noodle soup recipe

Roast chicken noodle soup recipe. Have dinner on the table in a flash with this 5-ingredient chicken and noodle soup.

Ingredients (6)

– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1kg Soup Starter Pack, cut into 2cm pieces
– 2 Massel 7’s Stock Cubes Chicken Style
– 250g Coles Australian Spaghetti No.1, broken into 5cm pieces
– 1/2 (about 500g) Hot Roast Chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded
– 6 cups (1.5L) water

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook for 2-3 mins until lightly browned.

Step 2

Add stock cubes and 6 cups (1.5L) water. Stir in pasta. Bring to the boil.

Step 3

Simmer for 10 mins or until vegetables are tender and pasta is al dente. Add the chicken. Simmer until the chicken is heated through. Season.

source – BBC

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20-minute healthy bolognese recipe

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20-minute healthy bolognese recipe. Lentils, cherry tomatoes and basil provide a rich colour and flavour for this bright, modern take on beef bolognese that the family will love. The best part is that it’ll be ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients (12)

– 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
– 500g beef mince
– 1/3 cup (95g) tomato paste
– 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
– 1/4 cup (75g) caramelised onion jam
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
– 375g instant lasagne sheets
– 500g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
– Pinch of Oregano Leaves
– Basil leaves, to serve
– Grated parmesan, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat the 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Cook 500g beef mince, stirring, for 3 minutes or until browned. Add 1/3 cup (95g) tomato paste and 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, and cook for 2 minutes, then add 1/4 cup (75g) caramelised onion jam, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 400g can lentils, rinsed, drained and 1 cup (250ml) water. Reduce heat to medium. Season with black pepper. Cook for 12 minutes or until slightly reduced. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cook 375g instant lasagne sheets in a pan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions until al dente. Drain.

Step 3

Top lasagne sheets with bolognese, 500g mixed cherry tomatoes, halved, Pinch of Oregano Leaves, Basil leaves, to serve and Grated parmesan, to serve to serve.

source – tastecom

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Lemon meringue scones recipe

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Lemon meringue scones

Lemon meringue scones recipe. Swap your regular scones for something a bit different: this easy, retro recipe inspired by lemon meringue pie.

Ingredients (10)

– 400g (2 2/3 cups) self-raising flour, plus extra, to dust
– 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
– 60g butter, chilled, chopped
– 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind
– 250ml (1 cup) lemonade
– 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice
– 25g bought mini meringues, finely crushed
– 160ml (2/3 cup) thickened cream, whipped
– 130g (1/2 cup) bought lemon curd
– Icing sugar, to dust

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Sift the 400g (2 2/3 cups) self-raising flour, plus extra, to dust into a large bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar. Use your fingertips to rub the 60g butter, chilled, chopped into the mixture until it resembles fine crumbs. Stir in the 1 tbsp finely grated lemon rind. Make a well in the centre.

Step 2

Pour the 250ml (1 cup) lemonade into the well. Use a flat-bladed knife in a cutting motion to mix until evenly incorporated and the mixture just begins to hold together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until just smooth. Shape dough into a 2cm-thick disc. Use a round 6cm-diameter pastry cutter dipped in extra flour to cut 12 rounds from the dough, re-shaping offcuts as needed. Place the scones, slightly apart, on the prepared tray. Bake for 17 minutes or until golden and scones sound hollow when tapped on top.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place the 80ml (1/3 cup) fresh lemon juice and remaining sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to the boil over high heat. Boil for 3-4 minutes or until thickens slightly. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Use a serrated knife to slice the warm scones in half horizontally. Brush the tops of the scones with the syrup then sprinkle with 25g bought mini meringues, finely crushed. Top the scone bases with 160ml (2/3 cup) thickened cream, whipped and 130g (1/2 cup) bought lemon curd then sandwich with the scone tops. Serve dusted with Icing sugar, to dust.

source – tastecom

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