Monthly Archives: April 2018

Simple Suppers: Teriyaki Stir Fry


Simple Suppers: Teriyaki Stir Fry
 
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Serves: 5-7
Ingredients
  • SAUCE:
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 T tahini
  • 1 tsp dried ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 dates
  • Blend together (makes more than you need)
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  • 850g pack stir fry veg bag
  • 200g edamame beans
  • 3-400g bag of sliced mushrooms
  • TO SERVE:
  • Cashews / Fresh coriander / Chilli
Instructions
  1. Put your noodles (or rice) on to cook.
  2. Blend the sauce ingredients together in blender and set aside
  3. When you are 10 mins from your starch being ready, heat a large deeo frying pan or wok over a high heat. Add the edamame beans, mushrooms and veggies to the hot pan and stir regularly until tender and water evaporated. Pour over as much of the sauce as you want, and serve with the hot noodles or rice. Top with your chosen garnishes.

 

 

Simple Suppers: Mixed Veggie Dhal


Simple Suppers: Mixed Veggie Dhal
 
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First in a series of quick and easy dinners
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Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 chopped onion or use frozen chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic / 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp semi dried ginger - e.g Gourmet Garden range (or use ginger paste)
  • 1 x 400g bag ready chopped veggies e.g. Simply Simmer Veggie Mix from Woolworths
  • 1 bag frozen spinach
  • 1 cup red split lentils
  • 1 400g can / carton tomatoes
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon stock powder / 1 stock cube
  • 2 cups water
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  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tablespoons hummus
  • Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
  1. If using electric pressure cooker, switch to Brown or Saute function, add onion, garlic, ginger & other spices and a splash of water and stir whilst you source your other ingredients.
  2. Add all the ingredients above the line, switch to High Pressure and function and set for 15 minutes.
  3. Once it has finished, release the pressure and stir in the lemon juice, garam masala and hummus.
  4. Stir well and allow to keep warm for 5-10 minute whilst you get ready to serve.
  5. Serve with rice or wholewheat pitta bread.
  6. Top with coconut / yogurt / fresh coriander / chilli etc as desired.
  7. IF NOT using a pressure cooker, add the onion and spices and a splash of water to a large heavy casserole dish or saucepan with lid, and saute for 5 minutes. Add all the other ingredients above the line, then bring to the boil. Reduce to simmer, place on lid and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until lentils and veggies are very soft. Stir in other ingredients and heat for a further 5-10 mins.