Author: Anita Cloete

Protein-packed lentil soup that costs very little to make. Ingredients 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 carrots diced 2 celery stalks diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 cup red lentils rinsed 1 can diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable broth 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika Instructions Heat oil. Saute onion carrots celery 5 min….

Quick economical fried rice using leftover rice and chicken. Ingredients 2 cups cooked cold rice 1 chicken breast diced 2 tbsp oil 2 eggs beaten 1 cup frozen mixed veg 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 green onions sliced 1 tsp sesame oil Instructions Heat 1 tbsp oil. Scramble eggs. Remove. Add remaining oil. Cook chicken…

Creamy comforting casserole stretching simple ingredients into a hearty meal. Ingredients 1 lb beef mince 1 tbsp oil 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1 cup frozen mixed veg 4 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded cheddar Instructions Preheat oven to 190C. Heat oil. Brown…

Everything roasted on one tray – sausages and vegetables. Ingredients 8 sausages 3 potatoes cubed 2 carrots chunked 1 zucchini chunked 1 red bell pepper chunked 1 onion quartered 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried rosemary Instructions Preheat oven to 200C. Line baking sheet. Toss veg in oil rosemary garlic powder salt pepper. Tuck…