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Steak Stir Fry

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This dish is another healthy dish packed with protein! Serves 2 1 rump/sirloin steak  250g wholewheat noodles  3 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp soy/tamari sauce 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce  1 fresh lime 1 garlic clove 1 fresh chilli sprinkle of sesame seeds 1 handful of mange tout 1 handful of baby corn 1 small handful of tenderstem broccoli 1 red/orange pepper 1 pak choi Fresh coriander (optional) First marinade the steak (it's worth doing this a few hours or the day before)  Thinly slice half the chilli and place in a bowl.  Add the sesame oil, soy/tamari sauce and teriyaki and stir.  Squeeze the juice from half the lime Crush the garlic and rub over the steak,  Place the steak in the marinade, coating both sides, then set aside (or in the fridge overnight). Prepare the vegetables Thinly slice the rest of the chilli Slice the pepper and baby corn lengthways into thin strips Cut the ends off the tenderstem broccoli and pack choi  If you like coriander, t

Fast Veggie Curry

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Here is a super quick and nutritious meal full of flavour! Serves 2-3 200g of wholemeal/normal couscous olive oil/coconut oil  2 cloves of garlic (finely chopped/crushed) 1 red chilli (finely chopped) 2 tbsp tamari/soy sauce 3 tbsp almond butter 1 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp curry powder 1 tsp chilli powder (if you want some extra kick) 100ml of water  1 can of light coconut oil  1 yellow/orange pepper handful of tenderstem broccoli handful of baby corn  handful of sugarsnap peas 1 courgette (cut into semi-circular slices) 2 spring onions (finely sliced) salt and pepper Firstly prepare your couscous according to the packet instructions (wholemeal couscous can take slightly longer than the usual couscous).  It's worth preparing all the veg first before you start cooking the curry, as the curry cooks quickly.  Using a wok, pour some olive oil into the pan and bring temperature up to a medium-high heat. Chuck in the spring onions and garlic, then stir in

Tasha's Huevos Rancheros

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It's been a while since I was last on here, but a request for this recipe got me back in this space! This Mexican inspired brunch item seems to be popular dish amongst the healthy cooks, so I thought I would upload my basic version. Serves 2 olive oil/coconut oil 1 onion  2-3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped/crushed) 1 red pepper (sliced) 1/2 fresh chilli (finely chopped) 2 bay leaves 1 tsp smoked paprika  pinch of chilli flakes  2 tins of chopped tomatoes 100ml water  a large handful of spinach (washed) 4 eggs  1 large avocado  1 lime (juiced) 2 spring onions finely sliced salt and pepper  To make the tomato sauce, drizzle a small amount of olive oil/tsp coconut oil in a frying pan and add in the onion, stirring until the onion is soft (approx 5 minutes).  Add the peppers, bay leaves, chilli, garlic and spices to the pan and cook for another couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and water and leave on the hob to simm