As the weather cools down, the simple, light foods of summer no longer hold the same appeal. After a recent trip to the fruit shop, Big Mama was bulging with gorgeous seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables, so I set to work transforming them into what has become my new comfort food. They are so low in fat and so high in nutritional goodness and flavour you'll be craving them too!Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables and Couscous
First...Wash and cut into chunks: zuchini, red/yellow capsicum, baby eggplants, carrot, pumpkin, red onion (small or large quartered), and whole cloves of garlic.
Second...
Place non-stick baking paper into an oven baking dish, add vegetables and 1tsp olive oil and mix to cover vegetables. Bake at 180 degrees celcius for about 1hr.
Third...
Make couscous according to packet instructions. When vegetables are cooked and soft, chop roughly and fold through couscous.
Smart tip #1 It looks amazing served on a large platter or bowl and everyone can help themselves.
To add protein to the meal, simply grill, bbq or panfry steak, lamb chops, chicken or fish.
Warm Seasonal Fruit
with Cinnamon Dusted Yoghurt
Option 1: Really any fruit can be used. Berries would be sensational.
First...
Quarter two plumbs per person, leaving skins on.
Second...
Place in microwave and cook for 1:40 minutes. Flesh should look soft and 'relaxed'.
Third...
Top with a scoop of low fat ice cream or lite custard.
Option 2:
First...
Take two slices of fresh pineapple, cut into wedges if preferred.
Second...
Place in small frypan and cook until heated through.
Third...
Serve in your favourtie bowl or plate adding a generous spoonful of natural yoghurt, a light dusting of cinnamon or nutmeg. Add 1tsp of honey to yoghurt if you like it sweeter.
These are so easy and simply delicious. Try them and others and post your recipes in the comments below. Get creative and try something new and eat your way to a healthier more vibrant you. (Sorry, I didn't mean for that to rhyme!)
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