
Couscous with spinach and tomato
Couscous is so easy to prepare and goes very well with stews, tagines and fish. Preparing it with a little stock and lemon juice gives it a subtle flavour. (serves 8) You’ll need: 1 cup couscous 1 cup boiling [...]
Couscous is so easy to prepare and goes very well with stews, tagines and fish. Preparing it with a little stock and lemon juice gives it a subtle flavour. (serves 8) You’ll need: 1 cup couscous 1 cup boiling [...]
This is very easy to make and includes spinach which is high in folic acid – when pregnant, your intake of folic acid should be higher than usual. (serves 1) You’ll need: 1 small banana 3 heaped tbsp plain [...]
This yoghurt sauce has a slight tangy taste to it and can be used as a healthier alternative to mayonnaise. (Makes about 1 cup) You’ll need: 220ml plain low fat yoghurt 20ml white vinegar 1tsp mustard 1 pinch salt [...]
This recipe takes a little time but because it doesn’t require as much attention as rice risotto, it is very much worth the effort. (Serves 6) You’ll need: 200g pearled barley, rinsed and drained 1 onion, finely diced 2 [...]
Easy to make, easy to store, and just as easy to use. Give this mix a go when you want to use less salt. You’ll need: 5 tsp onion powder 2 ½ tsp garlic powder 2 ½ tsp paprika [...]
These are a great side dish for a braai and take almost no time at all to prepare. Cut the mielies into smaller pieces to make them more manageable for children. (serves 8) You’ll need: 4 large mielies 2T [...]
These sweet potato slices are perfect as a side for roasts or stews, and take very little time to prepare. By keeping the skin on, the fibre content is increased. (Serves 4) You’ll need: 4 large sweet potatoes Dried [...]
Colourful and full of different textures, this quick vegetable stir-fry will help to up your vegetable intake. (Serves 4) You’ll need: 1 T red wine vinegar A little water 1 T oil 1 large aubergine 2 T dried herbs [...]
The coriander in this dish adds a very distinct, fresh flavour. Serve with rice or quinoa. (serves 4) You’ll need: 1 large onion, chopped 1 tsp cinnamon powder ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp ground turmeric 200g chopped tinned [...]
Sago pudding is lovely for winter, but quite often very high in sugar. You can use sugar or sweetener for this recipe if you want, but just adding a little honey on top gives enough of a sweet taste. [...]