January 26, 2024
Healthy Japanese Tacos
Ingredients
- 10g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 500g beef stir fry strips
- 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce or marinade
- 2 tsp wasabi paste
- 1/2 small daikon, shredded
- 1 large carrot, shredded
- 1 Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced
- 3 tsp mirin
- 8 large butter lettuce leaves
- Nori strips, to serve
- Toasted sesame seeds, to serve
- Sliced red chilli, to serve
Directions
- Place mushrooms in a medium heatproof bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Leave for 5 minutes to soften. Combine beef, teriyaki sauce and wasabi paste in a large bowl and mix well.
- Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, cook, stir-frying 1-2 minutes or until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, drain mushrooms and squeeze excess moisture. Roughly chop or slice. Add mushroom to beef and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine daikon, carrot and cucumber in a bowl. Add mirin. Toss to combine and season. Place two lettuce leaves on each serving plate. Top with salad mixture and beef. Scatter with nori strips, sesame seeds and sliced chilli to serve.
Nutrition Facts - 1 Serving
Energy: 247cal, Protein: 33.2g, Total Fat: 5.4g, Carbohydrate Total: 20.3g, Sugars: 7.6g, Dietary Fiber: 5.9g, Sodium: 713.2mg, Calcium: 143.7mg, Magnesium: 65.3mg, Potassium: 880.5mg, Iron: 3.4mg
Ingredients 450g salmon fillet ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 30g string beans (green, yellow, or a mix), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ¾ cups water ¾ cup quinoa (red, white, or tricolored), rinsed 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish, or 1/2 tsp. dried 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved or sliced Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with foil. Place salmon filet on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp. salt and pepper. Bake until the salmon is no longer opaque in the center and flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes, then flake the salmon into bite-size pieces (discard the skin). Meanwhile, bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add 8 ounces beans; cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Rinse the beans under cold water, drain well, and set aside. Combine 1 ¾ water, ¾ quinoa, and 1/8 tsp. salt in the saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Whisk 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 2 teaspoons chopped oregano, and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. To serve, divide the quinoa among 4 dinner bowls. Arrange the salmon, beans, tomato, feta, and olives over the quinoa. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish with more fresh oregano, if desired. Nutrition and Cooking Times Serves: 4 | Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Total time: 45 minutes Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 480kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Carbohydrates: 28g
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Ingredients 500g barramundi fillets 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup mixed olives, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp capers, drained Zest of 1 lemon ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges, to serve Instructions Prepare the Barramundi Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Pat the barramundi fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Place them on a lined baking tray. 2. Make the Tomato & Olive Medley In a bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, capers, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. 3. Roast and Serve Spoon the tomato and olive mixture over the fish. Roast in the oven for 12–15 minutes until the barramundi is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from the oven, garnish with the remaining parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve warm. Nutrition and Cooking Times Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Nutrient Value per serve: Calories: 350kcal | Protein: 35g | Fat: 4g | Carbohydrates: 10g