Stuck on meal ideas for the rest of the week? Here is Radar's list of recipes for some midweek food inspiration to keep you going.
10-MINUTE CREAMY PEA AND SPINACH PASTA
It takes literally 10 minutes to prepare, so no excuses – you can do it! Very few ingredients are needed for this recipe, a super tasty and cheap student meal. Upgrade your pasta skills and add some healthy greens.
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1 serving of pasta
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Handful of spinach
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Cook pasta. Bring a pan of water to boil and simmer pasta for 7-9 minutes. If using frozen peas, cook them in with the pasta.
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Once cooked, drain and add yogurt, olive oil, juice of a lemon, peas, spinach, salt and pepper to taste.
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Give it a stir and enjoy!
MEATBALLS WITH FETA
A Greek-style dinner for those who fancy some meat. You can use ready-made meatballs for this recipe to speed up the process of cooking if you’re in a hurry. Serve with rice or baked potatoes. So good and so simple.
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6 meatballs
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1 onion, finely chopped
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Cook the meatballs in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes, then add the onion and fry a further 2-3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, garlic, cumin and stock cubes with 50ml water and cook for 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook some rice according to pack directions.
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Serve the meatballs on a bed of rice and garnish with the feta cheese.
COCOA & AVOCADO MOUSSE
It may sound a bit odd to put avocado in your dessert, however, give it a go and you will notice a difference not in taste, but in texture. A creamy, healthy and very chocolatey treat for those who like experimenting in the kitchen. It contains healthy fats, loads of magnesium and natural sweeteners. Enjoy!
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6 dates, pitted
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2tbsp honey
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Pinch of salt
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50g cocoa powder
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4 tbsp honey
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2 tbsp coconut oil
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3 tbsp coconut milk
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Soak the dates in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.
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Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend it into a smooth mixture (or simply use a stick blender to obtain a similar result). Keep chilled in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
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To make the chocolate sauce, simply melt coconut oil, honey and cocoa powder together, and then whisk in the coconut milk.
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OPTIONAL – serve with roasted almonds and a dollop of coconut yogurt.