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Garlic And Oregano Haloumi Tacos

with Caramelized Onion & Aioli

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Lemon
  • 180g Haloumi
  • 6 Mini Tortillas
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 75g Garlic Aioli
  • 1 bag Cos Lettuce
  • 2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 Long Red Chilli (optional)
  • 1 Roma Tomato
  • Olive oil
  • 1 tbs Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Brown sugar

METHOD:

  1. Finely slice onion, Crush garlic. Slice the haloumi into 1cm thick slices. Juice lemon until you have 2 tsp. Dice cucumber. Slice Roma tomato into half-moons. Finely slice the cos lettuce. Finely slice the red chilli (if using).
  2. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frypan and heat over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until softened. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and 1 tbs of water & cook for a further 5 minutes, or until darkened and caramelised.
  3. While the onions are cooking, combine the garlic, dried oregano & a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with a pinch of black pepper and mix well. Pat the haloumi dry using paper towel & add to the bowl with the garlic. Toss to coat the haloumi.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic aioli. (add as much or little lemon juice as you like)
  5. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a second frypan over medium heat. Add the haloumi and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. (While the haloumi is cooking, heat the mini tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave)
  6. Fill the tortillas with a handful of cucumber, tomato, cos lettuce, caramelised onion, haloumi and a dollop of lemon aioli. Sprinkle red chilli and serve.

Lemon and Parsley Chicken Schnitzel

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 500 g chicken breast fillets, sliced lengthways
  • 3 tbsp arrowroot
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 1 cup almond meal
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Handful fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt and pepper

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, combine almond meal, zest of 1 lemon, parsley, salt and pepper.
  2. Place arrowroot onto a plate.
  3. Whisk eggs in a bowl.
  4. Lightly coat the chicken breast strips in the arrowroot then dip into the egg mix, followed by the almond meal.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat and cook chicken on each side until golden and cooked through. 

 

Zucchini Fires

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 large zucchini
  • ¼ cup almond meal
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch chilli (optional)
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp dried herbs
  • Sea salt to taste

METHOD:

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray.
  2. Cut the end off the zucchini and cut into 1-2 cm slices.
  3. Whisk the egg and garlic together in a bowl, and in a separate bowl mix the almond meal, herbs and spices.
  4. Dip each zucchini slice in the egg, coating completely and then dip it in the almond mixture to coat.
  5. Repeat this with each zucchini slice and transfer to the tray.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned and crispy.

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© 2020 Kim Buckingham - Nutritionist &  Hormone Health Coach

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