Recipes
Orecchiette with Sausage and Cavolo Nero
This sausage and cavolo nero pasta makes for a simple and hearty weeknight meal that even the kids will love.
This sausage and cavolo nero pasta makes for a simple and hearty weeknight meal that even the kids will love.
Recipe by GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1/4 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 sage leaves, plus extra to serve
Pinch of dried chilli flakes, plus extra to serve
300g pork and fennel sausages, casings removed
400g canned crushed tomatoes
150g cavolo nero (1 bunch), stems removed, washed and roughly chopped
3 cups dried orecchiette
Grated parmesan, to serve
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to serve
Equipment
Large Saucepan
Large Frypan
Small Frypan
Recipe
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, until soft. Add garlic, sage and dried chilli and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. Increase heat to high and add the sausages. Break up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. If dry, add a splash of water. Add the tomatoes, plus ½ cup water, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir through the cavolo nero and cook, over low heat, for a further 15 minutes. Season to taste.
In a small frypan, fry the sage leaves reserved for garnish in olive oil. Set aside. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
Once the pasta is cooked, increase the heat of the frypan to medium and when bubbling, add the pasta and some of the reserved cooking water. Cook for 1-2 minutes. If the sauce is dry, add more of the water. Serve with a generous amount of parmesan, fried sage leaves and extra chilli flakes.
Roast Cauliflower Salad with Pearl Couscous and Tahini Dressing
Pearl couscous, za’atar spice, fresh parsley and a creamy tahini dressing fill this cauliflower salad with contrasting textures and flavours
Pearl couscous, za’atar spice, fresh parsley and a creamy tahini dressing fill this cauliflower salad with contrasting textures and flavours. A delicious side dish to go with any meal.
Recipe by GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1/3 cup Extra Virgin olive oil
3/4 cup pearl couscous
1 medium cauliflower, cut into thin steaks through the stem
1.5 cups salt-reduced vegetable stock
2 tbsp za’atar
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Fresh parsley, to serve
1 tbsp lemon zest, to serve
Crusty sourdough bread, to serve
Tahini dressing:
1/4 cup unhulled tahini
1/4 cup Greek yoghurt
1/3 cup water
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
Equipment
saucepan
Large Frypan
Recipe
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and toss to coat (1 minute). Add vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until cooked (8-10 minutes). Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower steaks and cook for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. While the cauliflower is cooking, prepare the tahini dressing.
Once cauliflower is cooked, add za’atar to the frying pan and toss to coat the cauliflower. Add almonds and couscous, tossing to combine.
Plate up and serve with fresh parsley, lemon zest and sourdough. Drizzle over tahini dressing and season to taste.
Halloumi Spring Salad with Chilli Yoghurt
When you’re after a lighter lunch or dinner, try this pan-fried halloumi spring salad.
When you’re after a lighter lunch or dinner, try this pan-fried halloumi spring salad. Filled with greens and gluten-free quinoa for added protein, it makes for a speedy and satisfying meal.
Recipe from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
1 + 1/2 cups tri coloured quinoa
3 cups water
3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup mint leaves
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
200g halloumi, cut into matchsticks
Large handful snow peas, trimmed, blanched and halved
1 Lebanese cucumber, halved and cut into matchsticks
1 avocado, sliced
Lemon wedges, to serve
Chilli Mint Yoghurt Dressing:
1/3 cup Greek yoghurt
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
Equipment
small saucepan
Large Saucepan
Frypan
Recipe
Place the quinoa and water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and water has been absorbed. Set aside.
In a separate small saucepan, fill to halfway with water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and blanch snow peas for 1-2 minutes.
Meanwhile, to make the chilli mint yoghurt dressing, place the yoghurt, mint, and chilli sauce in a small bowl and combine. Set aside.
Place the quinoa, parsley, mint and half the dressing in a large bowl and toss to combine.
Heat olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the halloumi and cook for 1–2 minutes each side, or until golden.
Divide the quinoa, snow peas, cucumber, avocado and remaining dressing between the plates. Top with the halloumi and serve with lemon wedges.
Sweet Potato Wedges with Goats Cheese, Fresh Herbs and Dukkah
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre, as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals.
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre, as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals, including iron, calcium, selenium, vitamin C and B vitamins. Keep the skin on your sweet potato for added fibre and healthy digestion.
Recipe by Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgia Houston from GH Nutrition.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes, skin on
Extra-virgin olive oil, to drizzle
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to season
150g goat’s cheese, crumbled
1 large handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 large handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
Dukkah, generous sprinkle
Equipment
LARGE BAKING TRAY
Recipe
Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Cut the sweet potato lengthways into approximately 2cm thick wedges. Arrange on a large baking tray with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until slightly crisp.
Once the sweet potato is cooked, transfer to a large serving plate and crumble over goat’s cheese. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and dukkah to serve.
Pipis with Rice, Lemon and Parsley
Pipis are a low fat, high protein seafood choice.
Pipis are a low fat, high protein seafood choice. Full of healthful minerals and vitamins, such as selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium and B vitamins and filled with omega-3 fatty acids, pipis help to manage and reduce heart disease risk.
Purchase your fresh, quality seafood from either Ocean Fresh Seafoods or Sea Harvest at the Markets.
Recipe by Accredited Practising Dietitian Georgia Houston from GH Nutrition
Ingredients
350g arborio rice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1kg pipis, from either Sea Harvest or Ocean Fresh Seafoods
200mL dry white wine
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Fresh crusty bread, to serve
Equipment
Large saucepan
Recipe
Gently scrub pipis under cold running water. Place them in a bowl of salted water until you are ready to use them.
Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente (12-15 minutes), drain and return to pan.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and stir occasionally until fragrant (4-5 minutes).
Heat a separate saucepan over high heat. Add pipis and wine, cover with a lid and shake pan occasionally until pipis open (2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
Transfer pipis with a slotted spoon to onion mixture, strain cooking liquid over pipis. Add parsley and lemon zest and lemon juice. Season to taste. Add mixture to the rice and stir to combine.
Serve with fresh crusty bread to mop up the remaining juices.