Artichoke and Pasta Frittata

Recipe makes 2 portions. This can be factored up to make more portions as needed. Consider bulk cooking and freezing the extra to save time, energy and electricity.

Ingredients

• Jar of artichoke hearts, chopped

• 20g dry weight pasta *

• 2 teaspoons olive oil *

• 1/4 jar red pepper, diced *

• 10g butter *

• 3 large eggs, beaten and then strained *

• 1 tablespoon grated cheese *

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper *

• Optional: add leafy greens eg chard, spinach or kale

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Method

• Cook your pasta of choice for 6 mins, and drain.

• Pat dry with a clean tea towel to remove any excess moisture.

• Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add diced pepper and artichokes and cook for 5 mins.

• Add the butter to the pan and stir.

• Remove from the heat and transfer to a mixing bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

• Stir in the pasta and beaten eggs, mixing well. Season to taste.

• Add the remaining oil to the pan and put over moderate heat.

• Pour in the frittata mixture. Lower the heat after a minute and cook for another 8 minutes.

• The frittata is ready to go under the grill when there is no liquid egg running out when you tip the pan. It should be a little soft but still set in the centre.

• Sprinkle the cheese over the top and place the pan under preheated grill and cook until golden.

• Serve with salad or mini roast potatoes 

Couscous Salad

Main recipe makes one portion but can easily be factored up to make extra.

Ingredients:

• 60g dry weight couscous,

• 2-4tsp homemade Harissa (see below)

• ¼ jar sun-dried tomatoes sliced

• 4 olives, halved

• ½ jar Tempeh, sliced

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Method:

1. Coat sliced tempeh with 1-2 tsp of harissa. Place on a silicon mat on a baking tray and roast for 20 mins. 

2. Cover couscous with boiling water and leave for 5 mins covered to absorb water. 

3. Put all ingredients in a bowl with 1-2tsp of Harissa to taste. Mix well.

Harissa (makes more than needed for this recipe)

Ingredients:

• 1 jar roasted peppers

• 2 tbsp oil from the pepper jar

• 2 tsp coriander seeds (ground)

• 2 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chilli flakes

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 4 cloves of garlic, peeled

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Method:

1. Put all ingredients into a mini chopper or food processor, wizz until smooth.

2. Taste and add more chilli flakes if desired.

3. The extra can be put in a clean jar in the fridge and used as needed.