Courgettes Courgettes are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They’re a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, potassium, carotenoids, magnesium and manganese. They also contain small amounts of zinc, iron and calcium. They’re also rich in fibre and water, so contribute to healthy digestion. How about trying some of these tasty…
Burst cherry tomato sauce pasta Time: 20 mins Serves 2 Try out this juicy sweet cherry tomato pasta recipe, this recipe makes a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes. Ingredients 150g spaghetti or pasta Kosher salt 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon freshly…
Purple Asparagus Purple asparagus is only slightly different in flavour and texture from green asparagus. It is sweeter with a sugar content that’s about 20% higher and is typically less fibrous and is therefore often more tender. Purple asparagus is rich in anthocyanins which is what makes it purple. Anthocyanins are antioxidant compounds — those…
Get adventurous with Aubergines We love aubergines: gorgeous to look at and versatile to cook with. They grow very much like tomatoes, hanging from the vines of a plant that grows several feet in height and are an excellent source of dietary fibre. They are also a good source of vitamins B1 and B6 and potassium and are high in the minerals copper, magnesium and manganese. Rich in antioxidants,…
Vegetarian Enchiladas – Eat Healthy For Less Time: 40 mins Serves 4 £1.26 per serving Pack flavour into your meal with these easy veggie enchiladas that are filled with nutritious ingredients. This comforting, cheesy dish is the perfect crowd-pleasing family dinner. Cost per serving is just £1.26. Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 430 kcals; Protein…
Marco’s Smoked Haddock with Butter Jersey Royals Time: 1 hr Serves 6 This dish really could not be any more simple – the smoky flavour of the fish perfectly compliments the texture of the Jersey Royals, the egg acting as a catalyst bringing all the flavours together. Slightly crushing the potatoes gives them crumbliness that…
What to make with your box contents w/c 20 March Be creative and don’t be afraid to adapt the recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium box. Easy quick Ratatouille Total time: 25 mins Serves 2-4 An easy ratatouille recipe using aubergine, courgette, red pepper,…
Mind the ‘Hungry’ Gap As we get our first glimpses of Spring you could be led to believe there are lots of available crops to harvest – however, this is sadly not the case. Did you know that between January and May (with April being the leanest month) there is little to no fresh produce…
Rainbow Chard Jump to Recipes Dark, leafy green vegetables are among the most nutrient-dense foods. Although kale is often deemed the king of greens, chard is equally impressive in its wide array of nutritional benefits. Chard is a leafy green belonging to the Chenopodioideae family, which also includes beets and spinach. Grown worldwide, it’s prized for its ability…
What to make with your box contents w/c 13 March Be creative and don’t be afraid to adapt the recipes to suit what you have in your fridge and store cupboard. Recipes based on a medium box. Mushroom curry Total time: 15 mins Serves 4 From Madhur Jaffrey’s 100 Essential Curries, this mushroom dish is…