Winter has returned for another year and those dreaded winter kilos always have a habit of returning with it.  Keep in control of your weight this winter with this delicious Creamy Winter Vegetable and Chicken Casserole recipe.

Serving size = 2 people.

Ingredients

• 2 x 100g of chicken breast fillets (Females) OR 2 x 200g of chicken breast fillets (Males), chopped into cubes
• 2 Cups of broccoli florets, chunkily cut
• 2 Cup of cauliflower florets, chunkily cut
• 1 Large zucchini, cut into half centimeter semi-circles
• 1 Medium carrot, chopped into thin circles
• 2 Tablespoons of tomato paste
• 1 Large Tomato, finely chopped
• 2 – 4 Cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 Small onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tablespoons of fresh basil, finely chopped
• 4 Tablespoons of low fat smooth ricotta cheese
• 2 Cups of water
• 1 Stock cube
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil

Method

1. Place a large casserole pot on medium to high heat and add the olive oil.
2. Add the onion, crushed garlic and chicken, then toast until golden, stirring occasionally.
3. Once the chicken is golden, add all the other vegetables except the tomato and toast until the vegetables golden.
4. While the vegetables are cooking, in a quarter cup of boiling water dissolve the stock cube.
5. Slowly add the stock cube mix and 2 cups of water to the goldened vegetables and chicken mixture.
6. Add the tomato, tomato paste, ricotta cheese, chopped basil and a pinch of salt and pepper, combining well.
7. Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until the sauce has reduced to a thick and creamy consistency. Make sure you stir the casserole every few minutes to prevent sticking.
8. Serve immediately.

Note

• You can use a different type of meat or meat alternative if desired such as beef, pork, lamb or tofu.
• If you would like a spicy version, add 1 small finely chopped de-seeded chilli.

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Satisfy your craving while keeping things healthy!

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Prawn, Orange & Avocado Salad

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Our friends at Tony Ferguson have a whole range of healthy easy meals for you to cook. From snacks, to dining with friends, it can be prepared right in your kitchen… And it’s good for you!

Enjoy this prawn, orange and avocado salad, it will melt your taste buds.

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Yum Yum.

There’s nothing like experimenting with good healthy food. Well Tony Ferguson has the best range of low fat meals & healthy meals to cook this winter. Why don’t you try wipping up some Spicey Pork Cutlets.

Ingredients
•4 x 120g of continental pork chops (women) OR 4 x 220g of continental pork chops (men)
•1 Teaspoon of smoky paprika
•1 Teaspoon of garam masala
•1/2 Teaspoon of turmeric powder
•1 Teaspoon of cooking artificial sweetener (e.g. splenda)
•1 1/2 Tablespoons of grated fresh ginger
•3 Tablespoons of olive oil
•2 garlic cloves crushed

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CHARGRILLED EGGPLANT BRUSHETTA WITH SALSA

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Our friends at Tony Ferguson have created the perfect colour coordinated snack for your festive table and no one will know it is completely healthy!

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Summer time is the season for light tasty snacks.

Introducing this weeks Tony Ferguson ‘Recipe of the Week’.

Creamy Egg & Baby Spinach Wrap!

It’s quick and easy to make, well worth it, your taste buds and body will thank you.  Read the rest of this entry »