Banana breakfast sandwiches
THEY’RE CARAMELISED AND MADE INTO AN INDULGENT TOATIES WITH DARK CHOCOLATE FEEDS 4 READY IN 25 MINUTES
Leek and pepper curry
LOW IN SATURATED FAT AND READY IN 30 MINUTES, THIS VEGAN CURRY MAKES A GREAT MIDWEEK DINNER
INGREDIENTS • 75g Fairtrade caster sugar • 5 small bananas, cut into 1cm slices • ½ tsp ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg (optional) • 75g cashew nuts, roughly chopped and toasted • 75g Fairtrade 80% cocoa dark cooking chocolate, roughly, chopped • 8 slices bread (we used a farmhouse white loaf) • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
FEEDS 4 READY IN 30 MINUTES INGREDIENTS • 1tsbp vegetable oil • 1 red onion, thinly sliced • 3cm ginger, finely grated • 2 British leeks, thinly sliced diagonally • 1 tsp missed peppers, thinly sliced • 1tsp each ground cumin and garam masala • ½ tsp ground turmeric • 400g can Italian chopped tomatoes • 1tsp fair trade caster sugar • 2 x 250g pack microwave basmati rice • 30g flaked almonds, toasted • 2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander leaves • 4 tbsp coconut dairy free yogurt alternative METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 8 – 10 mins, until softened and starting to turn golden. Add the ginger, leek, peppers and spices. Fry for 1-2 min until fragrant, then stir in the chopped tomatoes, along with the sugar 2. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins, until thickened, then season to taste 3. Cook the rice according to the pack instructions, then mix in the flaked almonds. Scatter the coriander over the curry, then serve with the rice and yogurt alternative
METHOD 1. Put the caster sugar in a nonstick frying pan with 1 tbsp cold water 2. Heat gently until the sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat until it bubbles and turns amber 3. Carefully add the bananas and spices, if using, and cook over a high heat for 1-2 mins, tossing to coat all over. Leave to call for 5 mins 4. Divide the bananas, nuts and chocolate between 4 bread slices 5. Top with the other slices, then brush the tops with half the oil 6. In a large, dry nonstick frying pan, cook the sandwiches oil-side down for 1-2 mins until golden 7. Brush the tops with remaining oil, flip, then cook for 1-2 mins 8. Halve the toasties to serve
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