Suggested Receipes with: Legumes
Ingredients 600 gr. ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes 4 cloves of garlic 200 gr. rosemary focaccia 660 gr. white beans 12 higher-welfare chipolatas Method Preheat the oven to 180 ºC. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and finely slice the garlic, and tear the bread into bite-sized chunks. Place it all in a 30 x 35cm roasting tray, pour in the beans and their juice, drizzle with 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and red wine vinegar, add a splash of water, and mix it all together. Quickly pinch and twist each chipolata in the middle to make it into two mini ones, then randomly dot them around your bake, lightly pressing them into the beans and tomatoes. Roast for 45', or until everything is golden, bubbling and delicious. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 1 bunch of spring onions 15 gr. anchovies in oil 6 cloves of garlic 700 gr. asparagus 500 gr. frozen peas 300 gr. frozen broad beans 60 gr. fresh mint 300 ml single cream 1 lemon 300 ml organic vegetable stock 500 gr. cottage cheese 500 gr. fresh lasagne sheets Parmesan cheese olive oil a few sprigs of fresh thyme Method Preheat the grill to full whack. Trim and finely slice the spring onions. Pour the oil from the anchovy tin into a large frying pan over a high heat, then add the spring onions and anchovie. Using a garlic crusher, crush the garlic straight into the pan and toss everything together well. Line up the asparagus, trim off the woody ends, then finely slice and add the stems to the pan, reserving the tips for later. Season with sea salt and black pepper, add 1 splash of boiling water and cook for a few minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the peas and broad beans to the pan, then pick, roughly chop and add the mint along with the cream. Finely grate in half the lemon zest. Roughly mash and squash everything in the pan using a fork or a potato masher, then season to perfection with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, then stir in 1 tub of cottage cheese, the consistency should be creamy and loose. Assembly Place a deep 30 x 35 cm roasting tray on a medium heat. Spoon in a quarter of the veggie mixture to cover the bottom of the tray, then top with a layer of lasagne sheets, and a good grating of Parmesan. Repeat the layers with the rest of the veg and pasta, finishing with a layer of lasagne sheets. Mix the remaining tub of cottage cheese with 1 splash of water to loosen, then spread evenly over the top of the lasagne. Toss the reserved asparagus tips in a drizzle of oil, then tip onto the lasagne, pushing everything down with the back of a spoon to compact. Strip over the thyme leaves and finish with a drizzle of oil and a generous grating of Parmesan. Turn the heat under the tray up to high and cook until the lasagne starts to bubble, then place under the grill on the middle shelf for 8' or until golden and gorgeous. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients olive oil 500 gr. free-range minced turkey 2 carrots 1 bulb of fennel 1 medium leek 400 gr. tin of chopped tomatoes 400 gr. tin of red kidney beans 400 gr. tin of chickpeas 1 fresh bay leaf sea salt freshly ground black pepper a few sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley Method Place a large pan on a medium heat, add a little oil and the turkey, then cook for 4 - 5', or until browned, stirring regularly to break up the mince. Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables. Trim, peel and halve the carrots, halve the fennel, discarding the core, and trim, wash and halve the leek. Add the veg to the pan with the chopped tomatoes, drained beans and chickpeas, 500ml water and the bay leaf. Bring to the boil over a high heat, then reduce to a simmer with the lid on for 45', or until the veg is tender. Using tongs, remove the veg to a blender or bowl. Blitz until smooth, then stir back into the pan. Remove the amount needed for your baby, then either blend to a purée, pulse, mash and finely chop depending on the stage your little one is at. If it’s a bit too thick, add a little water to loosen, then serve. For adults and toddlers, pick out and discard the bay leaf, season lightly with sea salt and black pepper, then pick, finely chop and scatter over the parsley to finish. Delicious served with baked potatoes or rice. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 600 gr. piece of rib-eye steak, ideally 5 cm thick, fat removed 4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 4 cloves of garlic 350 gr. mixed mushrooms 600 gr. quality white beans Method Place a large non-stick frying pan on a medium-high heat. Rub the steak all over with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then sear on all sides for 10' in total, so you achieve good colour on the outside but keep it medium rare in the middle, or cook to your liking, turning regularly with tongs. Meanwhile, strip the rosemary leaves off the sprigs, peel and finely slice the garlic, and tear up any larger mushrooms. When the steak’s done, remove to a plate and cover with tin foil. Reduce the heat under the pan to medium, and crisp up the rosemary for 30", then add the garlic and mushrooms and cook for 8', or until golden, tossing regularly. Pour in the beans and their juice, add 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and simmer for 5', then season to perfection. Sit the steak on top and pour over any resting juices. Slice and serve at the table, finishing with a little extra virgin olive oil, if you like. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 1 fresh red chilli 4 ripe plum tomatoes extra virgin olive oil 400 gr. chickpeas ½ a lemon 3 medium quality iberico chorizo sausages 4 bread rolls 1 handful of wild rocket Method Trim and finely slice the chilli. Deseed and dice the tomatoes, then mix with most of the chilli and a lug of oil. Season with a pinch of sea salt. Place a pan on a medium-high heat. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then tip into the pan, stirring until warmed through. Season with salt and black pepper, then finely grate in half the lemon zest, and drizzle over a lug of oil. Tip the chickpeas into a food processor and pulse until smooth, or mash by hand, then stir in the tomato mixture. Preheat a griddle pan to high. Slice the chorizo at an angle, about 5 mm thick, then griddle for 3 - 5', or until charred around the edges. Halve the rolls and fill with the chickpea mixture and grilled chorizo. Add the rocket leaves and sprinkle with the remaining chilli slices, then tuck in. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 500 gr. plain flour , plus extra for dusting 1 tbsp baking powder 125 ml groundnut oil , plus extra for frying 2 cloves of garlic , finely sliced 2 onions , finely chopped 1 tsp cumin 800gr. tins of kidney beans , drained 2 tbsp sour cream a splash of white wine vinegar 1–2 red chillies , deseeded and finely chopped, to serve 1 bunch of coriander , finely chopped to serve lime wedges , to serve Topping options 220 gr. chorizo , sliced and fried 150 gr. Cheddar cheese , coarsely grated 150 gr. Feta cheese , broken into chunks 2 - 4 avocados , sliced and dressed with lime juice 4 - 6 large free-range eggs , fried chilli sauce Method Sift the flour, baking powder and 2 teaspoons of salt together in a bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the groundnut oil and about 200 ml of warm water, or as much as you need to form a dough, mixing with a knife until it comes together. Tip the dough onto a floured work surface and knead for 4 - 5', until smooth and elastic, then return it to the bowl, cover with a tea towel and leave to prove for 1 hour. Place a large non-stick frying pan over a low–medium heat and pour in a glug of the oil. Add the garlic, onions and cumin and sauté for about 10', until soft and sticky. Turn up the heat to medium, stir in the kidney beans, sour cream and vinegar, season well and simmer for about 5', until the beans have softened. Mash your refried beans for a coarse texture, or blitz them in a blender if you prefer them smooth. Return the beans to the pan and leave to one side for reheating later. When your dough has risen, divide it into 12 even pieces and roll them into balls. Flatten out each one with your hand, then, on a floured surface, roll them out into a tortilla 2mm thick and about 18cm in diameter. Place a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and, once hot, dry-fry each tortilla for 1' on each side, until just coloured Cover with warm tortillas with kitchen foil while you fry the rest. When you're ready to serve, lay out your chosen toppings. Place the pan of bean mixture over a low-medium heat for 1 - 2', until warmed through, then spread a couple of spoonfuls over each tortilla. Scatter over the chilli and coriander, add your toppings and serve with lime wedges on the side, for squeezing over. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 2 red onions 2 cloves of garlic 1 fresh red chilli 2 large carrots olive oil 1 heaped teaspoon sweet smoked paprika 1 level teaspoon cumin seeds 1 level teaspoon dried chilli flakes 6 medium sweet potatoes 700 ml jar of passata 800 gr. mixed beans 100 ml quality BBQ sauce a few sprigs of fresh rosemary ½ a loaf of ciabatta or stale bread 40 gr. Cheddar cheese , optional fat-free natural yoghurt , to serve Method Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Peel the onions and garlic, then finely slice with the chilli. Peel and chop the carrots. Put all these into a large roasting tray and place on a medium heat with a lug of oil, the paprika, cumin and chilli flakes. Cook for 20', or until softened, stirring regularly. Meanwhile, scrub the sweet potatoes clean, then rub them with a little oil, sea salt and black pepper, place on a baking tray and put aside. When the time’s up, stir the passata into the tray, add a splash of water to the empty jar, swirl it around and pour it in along with the beans. Drizzle over the BBQ sauce, season lightly and stir well. Pick and roughly chop the rosemary leaves, toss in a little oil and sprinkle over the top, then place in the oven for around 1 hour, or until bubbling, baked and gorgeous, adding a splash or two of water to loosen, if needed. Put the tray of sweet potatoes into the oven for the same amount of time, or until soft and cooked through. Around 20' before the beans are ready, tear the bread into rough chunks and toss with a drizzle of oil in a roasting tray. Grate over the Cheddar, if using, then place on the bottom shelf of the oven for around 15', or until crispy and golden, to make croutons. Remove everything from the oven, tear up or squidge open the potatoes, and serve with the beans, dollops of yoghurt and the homemade croutons to mop up that delicious sauce, with a simple green salad on the side. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 5 cm piece of ginger 2 cloves of garlic olive oil 2 courgettes 60 gr. fresh coriander 400 gr. tin of chickpeas 40 gr. fine breadcrumbs Minty yoghurt dip ½ a cucumber 3 sprigs of fresh mint 4 tablespoons organic soya yoghurt 1 lemon Nutty sauce 1 small onion 1 clove of garlic 100 gr. cashew nuts 140 ml light coconut milk 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter Method Toast the coriander and cumin seeds in a small frying pan over a medium heat for 2 - 3', tip into a pestle & mortar and bash to a coarse powder. Peel and finely chop the ginger and garlic, then add to the frying pan over a medium heat with a splash of oil. Fry for 2 - 3', or until golden, then place into a food processor with the toasted spices. Coarsely grate the courgettes, place into a colander in the sink, then sprinkle with a good pinch of fine sea salt. Squeeze the mixture together with your hands to get rid of the excess moisture, then add to the processor. Pick the coriander leaves and set aside, then add half the coriander stalks to the processor with the drained chickpeas, breadcrumbs and a pinch of salt & pepper. Pulse until combined, but not smooth, you want to retain a bit of texture. Transfer to a clean work surface then, with wet hands, divide and shape the mixture into eight little fat fingers. Place onto a tray, then pop in the fridge to chill for around 20'. Minty yoghurt dip Halve the cucumber lengthways, scoop out and discard the watery seeds, then roughly chop. Pick and finely slice the mint leaves, then place into a bowl with the cucumber, yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon juice, mix well. Nutty sauce Peel and finely slice the onion and garlic, then finely slice the remaining coriander stalks. Place into a large frying pan over a medium heat with a splash of oil, then cook for a few minutes, or until golden. Add the cashew nuts and toast for a further 2 - 3', then transfer to a food processor. Add the coconut milk and peanut butter, then blitz until thick and smooth. Return the large frying pan to a medium heat with a splash of oil. Once hot, add the kofte and cook for around 2 minutes, or until golden and piping hot through, turning regularly. Divide the kofte between your plates, tear over the coriander leaves, then serve with the nutty sauce and minty yoghurt dip and lemon wedges for squeezing. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 100 gr. fine rice noodles 240 gr. skinless free-range chicken breasts groundnut oil 4 spring onions 150 gr. Chinese cabbage 200 gr. sugar snap peas ½–1 fresh red chilli 2 limes 1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce 1 tablespoon peanut butter 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt 2 cm piece of ginger 2 teaspoons sesame seeds Method Put a griddle pan on a high heat. In a bowl, cover the noodles with boiling kettle water to rehydrate them. Use a sharp knife to slice into the chicken breasts, then open each one out flat like a book. Rub with 1 teaspoon of groundnut oil and a small pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then griddle for 8', or until golden and cooked through, turning halfway. Trim the spring onions and rattle them through the finest slicer on your food processor, followed by the Chinese cabbage, sugar snap peas and chilli. Dress with the juice of 1 lime and the soy sauce. In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the yoghurt and the juice of the remaining lime, peel and finely grate in the ginger, mix again, taste, and season to perfection. Remove the chicken to a board and slice, lightly toasting the sesame seeds in the residual heat of the griddle pan and sprinkling them over the chicken before serving. Drain the noodles, divide between your plates with the chicken, slaw and peanut sauce, mix it all up and tuck on in. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/
Ingredients 240 gr. salmon fillets , skin on, scaled, pin-boned 300 gr. green beans 2 large free-range eggs 8 black olives 2 heaped tablespoons Greek yoghurt Method Place the salmon skin side down in a colander over a pan of boiling salted water, covered, to steam for 8'. Line up the beans, trim off just the stalk end, then boil in the water under the salmon for 6', or until just cooked but not squeaky. Gently lower in the eggs to cook for exactly 5½', alongside. Squash the olives and remove the stones, then finely chop the flesh. Mix half of the olives through the yoghurt with a splash of red wine vinegar, taste and season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper. Remove the salmon to a board, then drain the eggs and beans in the colander. Toss the beans in the dressing and divide between your plates. Refresh the eggs under cold water until cool enough to handle, then peel and cut into quarters. Flake over the salmon, discarding the skin, arrange the eggs on top and dot over the remaining chopped olives. Finish with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil and a good pinch of pepper, from a height. Source: https://www.jamieoliver.com/