Lockdown Meal Inspo
To keep motivation high and to provide you, your friends and family some inspiration during this time, I have compiled four comforting meal ideas using ingredients from the Shell Cove Source Bulk Foods Store!
1. Veggie Pasta Bake
Pasta from ShellCove Source Bulk Foods - all pasta variations are high in protein and fibre, and if you have children, the tomato and spinach zoo pasta shapes are a great choice!
Tomato Passata
Chopped broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini
Optional added protein: shredded chicken
Nutrition Benefit: using a whole grain pasta including the spinach and tomato variety that I linked above provides a great source of fibre and high plant based protein content to help you feel fuller for longer, prevent overeating and provides a nutrient dense meal.
2. Salmon Patties coated with lupin flakes
Canned red salmon
Pumpkin (fresh or for convenience frozen chunks are also available)
Eggs
Serve with a side salad or medley of roasted or pan-fried winter vegetables
Nutrition Benefit: have you heard of lupin flakes before? Well, now you have!! They are a member of the legume family, grown and processed in Australia. Lupin is a wonderful source of protein and dietary fibre and provides a beautiful “golden” crisp crumb for coating meats like chicken, lean red meat or fish or for patties like these salmon patties.
3. Quinoa Flake Porridge
Milk of choice (when choosing plant based milk, ensure the milk is fortified with calcium)
Fruit (for example, sliced banana, tossed berries or stewed apple)
Crunchy topper (for example, coconut flakes or crushed or whole nuts and seeds)
Nutrition Benefit: quinoa is an awesome grain, high in fibre, protein and iron. Top this grain with a milk fortified with calcium, Vitamin D and B vitamins, a little fruit for extra fibre and antioxidant benefit plus a crunchy topper that is also dense in healthy fats. There we have it, a winning breakfast meal!
4. Comforting Dhal
Crushed canned tomatoes
Mixed vegetables of your choice - pumpkin, spinach, chopped tomatoes work well
Canned low fat coconut milk
Spices & herbs of your choice
Nutrition Benefit: oh Dahl! Not only is it comforting, this dish is so hearty as it packs plenty of plant based protein, fibre, rich vitamins and minerals including non-haem iron, potassium and B Vitamins.
For personalised and practical ideas for meals or snacks and knowledge of particular brands and products, contact me via phone or email to make an appointment.
Telehealth is available for those who prefer not to come into my clinics during the lockdown period.
Happy to help and support!
Keep your routine, stay healthy and reach out at any time.
Aimee
