Spinach & pea egg curry with brown basmati rice
Halved boiled eggs nestled in a gently spiced tomato, pea and spinach sauce, served over brown basmati rice with a spoon of Greek yogurt and coriander.
Lentil-walnut tacos with avocado crema
Spiced lentil-walnut mince in warm tortillas with a lime avocado crema.
Ingredients
Servings 4
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Method
- Step 1
Pulse lentils and walnuts to a coarse mince.
- Step 2
Fry in the oil with spices, oregano and puree for 6 to 8 minutes until crisping.
- Step 3
Mash avocados with lime and salt.
- Step 4
Warm the tortillas; build with crema, mince, cabbage and coriander.
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Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 520 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15g |
| Carbohydrates | 48g |
| – of which sugars | 5g |
| Fibre | 14g |
| Fat | 31g |
| – of which saturates | 4.5g |
| – of which omega-3 | 2.6g |
| Calcium | 120mg |
| Iron | 5mg |
| Salt | 0.6g |
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