ESSENTIAL RECIPES- VEGGIES & SIDES
METHOD
HOT TIP: Swop the tzatziki for hummus for a delicious vegan version.
1. Blend the marinade ingredients until well combined.
2. Coat the Spiced No-Chick’ n Pieces in the marinade and set aside for about 5 minutes.
3. Pan fry on medium to hot for about 8 minutes or until golden brown on the edges
4. Remove from the skillet and assemble the Gyros.
5. Start with a lightly toasted flatbread or naan, top with tzatziki, caramelised onions or onion marmalade, cooked Pieces, pickled red onions and fresh greens of your choice. 6. Roll up and enjoy!
HIGH PROTEIN GYRO WRAPS
By The Fry Family Food co. @ frysfamily
INGREDIENTS
• ●1 box Fry’ s Spiced No- Chick’ n Pieces( defrosted)
For the marinade:
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon oregano( fresh or dried)
• ½ teaspoon thyme( fresh)
• ½ cup parsley( fresh)
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• salt & pepper to taste
To serve:
• 2 x naan or flat breads, lightly toasted
• 250ml tzatziki
• 2 tablespoons onion marmalade
• pickled red onions
• 2 handfuls fresh greens
• caramelised onions
Herb Roasted Vegetable Medley
By Fresh Solutions @ freshsolutionswc
Serves 4 – 6
INGREDIENTS
• 1kg Fresh Solutions readycut potatoes
• 500g Fresh Solutions ready-cut carrots
• 500g Fresh Solutions ready-cut baby marrow
• 4 – 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped( or 2 teaspoons crushed garlic)
• 2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs( or 1 tablespoon fresh mixed herbs: rosemary, thyme, oregano)
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• fresh chopped parsley or rosemary, basil, optional
METHOD
1. Toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic, salt and mixed herbs.
2. Roast at 200 ° C for 30- 40 minutes until golden. 3. Finish with fresh herbs. 4. Garnish with fresh herbs..
Perfect as a side, in bowls, or as a vegetarian main.
Did you know?
Fresh Solutions is a fresh produce supplier; they source, pack & distribute fresh fruit and vegetables across the Western Cape. The company partners with local farmers, ensures quality control & supplies regional retailers, hospitality and foodservice clients, including washed & cut produce options.
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