With Summer in full swing and the weather more sunny than we could imagine having friends over in the evening is the perfect way to end the day. At The Slimming Clinic we have been looking for healthy, delicious recipes for us to cook our friends this July. Our favourite from the BBC Good Food Guide is the Mexican Veggie Wraps. Get your mates round for a self-assembly supper. These meat-free fajitas are superhealthy too…
- ½ butternut squash, peeled and cut into large wedges
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp oil
- 400g can refried beans
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 4 tbsp yogurt
- zest and juice 1 lime
- 50g bag rocket
- 8 flour tortillas
Method:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a roasting tray, toss the squash with the chilli, spices, oil and seasoning, then roast for 25 mins until tender. Gently heat the refried beans with the chopped tomatoes until warmed through. Mix the yogurt with lime zest and juice.
- Warm wraps according to pack instructions and spread with a thin layer of beans. Top with squash, some rocket, and a dollop of lime yogurt.
Tips:
Use up leftovers: Squash & sage pasta
“Microwave the halved squash on full power for 10-12 mins until tender. When cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and blitz with 2 tbsp mascarpone, 50g grated Parmesan and 4 chopped sage leaves. Cook 200g pasta shapes following the pack instructions, then fold through the sauce.”
The Slimming Clinic rating: 5 out of 5! Super healthy and super delicious.