Metabolism support Weeknight chicken & cashew curry
A light coconut chicken curry thickened with blitzed cashews rather than cream.
Charred halloumi, freekeh & pomegranate salad
Smoky green freekeh under golden halloumi, herbs and pomegranate; a lunch that eats like a feast.
Ingredients
Servings 2
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Method
- Step 1
Simmer the freekeh for 18 to 20 minutes until tender; drain.
- Step 2
Griddle the halloumi in the oil until golden on both sides.
- Step 3
Toss the freekeh with herbs, extra virgin oil, lemon and molasses.
- Step 4
Top with halloumi and pomegranate.
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Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 520 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24g |
| Carbohydrates | 42g |
| – of which sugars | 9g |
| Fibre | 9g |
| Fat | 29g |
| – of which saturates | 12g |
| – of which omega-3 | 0.3g |
| Calcium | 420mg |
| Iron | 3.2mg |
| Salt | 1.9g |
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