Healthy Fast Food Alternatives

Ingredient

Lentil Dhal (Serves 6, preparation time 45 min)
Olive oil spray
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, minced
3 cups basmati rice, cooked according to instructions on packet

Grilled Chicken Burger (for one)
Olive oil spray
1 chicken fillet
Wholemeal roll
Tomato
Lettuce/Rocket
Grated cheese
Grated carrot
Beetroot
Cucumber
Light mayonnaise

Method

Chef: Melanie McGrice

Lentil Dhal
Heat olive oil (spray) in large saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (onions through garlic); sauté 2 minutes.
Add cauliflower and tomato; sauté 1 minute. Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Stir in lime juice, coriander, and salt. Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1/2 cup rice.

Grilled Chicken Burger
Heat olive oil (spray) in large saucepan over med-high heat
Add chicken and grill for three-four minutes each side (or until golden brown)
Place light mayonnaise on wholemeal roll add salad to taste

This information was sourced from '9am with David and Kim'