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Cheesy Kumara Slices
Topped with Bacon
This is a fabulous alternative to sandwiches which
can be made in the morning before school. Vary
the topping ideas with other ingredients like olives,
capers, sundried tomatoes or cooked chicken. They
can also make a perfect breakfast too!
MAKES:
APPROX
(DEPENDING ON KUMARA SIZES)
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
COOK TIME: 2-5 MINS
10
SLICES
INGREDIENTS
1-2 medium sized kumara
2 slices bacon, finely chopped
½ c grated cheese
METHOD
Preheat oven to grill on high. Line a baking tray with
baking paper.
Cut off the ends of the kumara and scrub clean. Slice
kumara into about ½ cm thick pieces lengthwise and
cook in a toaster or sandwich press until brown and
cooked through – you will need to cook it 3 or 4 times in
the toaster.
Cook bacon in a small pan until lightly crispy or grill in
oven on a tray.
Banana, Peanut Butter
Chocolate Quesadillas
and
These sweet quesadillas are a delicious quick dessert which everyone loves.
You can easily vary the filling ingredients – and they’re a great camping dessert
too!
SERVES: 6
PREP TIME: 10 MINS
COOK TIME: 5 MINS
INGREDIENTS
6 wholemeal wraps
Peanut butter
2 bananas, thinly sliced
Dark chocolate drops (recommended sugar-free)
Once kumara and bacon are cooked, place onto the lined
baking tray, top with bacon and grated cheese. Grill until
cheese is melted and lightly browned. METHOD
Allow to cool before placing in the kids’ lunchboxes. Store
in an airtight container in the fridge. Spread peanut butter over one half of each wrap, place some sliced banana on top and
sprinkle a few chocolate drops over to finish off with.
Top Tip: You can vary the toppings to suit your taste Fold each wrap in half, cook batches in the fry pan for 1-2 minutes each side, until golden
and chocolate is slightly melted. Serve immediately.
buds. Other options are sundried tomatoes, olives,
capers, feta cheese, cooked meat or herbs.
Heat a fry pan over a medium to low heat.
Top Tip: If using GF wraps, heat them slightly before adding the ingredients, as it will
make them easier to fold.