Eat my Instagram: Savoury Contents Introduction 3 Quick’n’Easy Avocado Eggs - Eggycado 5 Tuna-Mayo Pasta 6 My Favourite Lunch Salad 7 Meal Prep Fiery Chicken Breast 8 Pesto, Prawns and Sweet Potato 9 Quinoa, Smoken Salmon and Goat’s cheese Salad 10 Clean Dinners Avocado Courgetti 11 Pesto Courgetti with Prawns 12 Salmon and Samphire 13 Simple Tuna Nicoise 14 Healthy Alternatives Courgette Pizza Boats 15 Tomato and Meatball Courgetti 16 Brunch Pesto Quinoa on Rye 17 Brunch Bagel 18 Conversion Charts 19 Glossary 20 Acknowlegments 21 2 Introduction I have always loved indulging, but used to be stuck in the mindset that you couldn’t be both healthy and enjoy delicious foods. My “healthy lifestyle” would go a bit like this: Health Kick: live on salads and fruit for a few days Get bored, feel lethargic and ‘hangry’ (hungry and angry: the deadliest of combinations) Get angry at myself, lose self-confidence End up eating whatever I laid my eyes on 3 Introduction At the beginning of this year, I started to find some blogs where people made healthy versions of unhealthy foods and I really could have cried with happiness. I truly believe that the key to living a healthy life is to lead a balanced lifestyle that you actually enjoy; that way, you will not want to give up. As I started to develop my own cleaner recipes, I was amazed to see that they inspired other people! Some people started asking for my recipes on each photo I posted, and this made me incredibly happy. As a very experimental ‘chef’, I never found the need to take records of any quantities I was using, let alone whole recipes. I soon realised that I really enjoyed making these meals: I love trying new things and I certainly love delicious food, so why not take it further? I am not trying to present myself as a professional chef, however I can promise you that I love these recipes, and those who have given me feedback seem to as well! So, here is a collection of my most loved recipes and meal ideas, presented in two eBooks: ‘Eat my Instagram: Sweet’ and ‘Eat my Instagram: Savoury’. I hope that you enjoy these recipes as much as I have enjoyed making my eBooks. I cannot put into words how much I appreciate your support – all of you make my day every single day. So, thank you and happy cooking! All recipes are my own unless otherwise stated. 4 Quick n Easy Avocado Eggs - Eggycado This c enjo an be yed side as a o add r a mai n c prot hicken , for a ein b oost ! or this f Have ast, lunch kf brea er! nn d or i LC HP 1 GF Ingredients: 1 Avocado 2 Eggs Calories 297 Fat (g) 31.9 Carbs (g) 13.8 Protein (g) 15.6 Method: 1. Preheat oven to 220℃ 2. Cut avocado in half and spoon out ¾ of the contents to leave enough room for an egg. 3. Place avocado halves in ramekins. 4. Crack eggs into two cups and pour into avocado halves. 5. Season with pepper and paprika. 6. Place in oven for 10-15 minutes or until egg is baked through, and enjoy! 5 Quick n Easy Tuna-Mayo Pasta This c enjo an be yed cold hot o , perf making r ect f or m it prep eal ! inner ple d on’t m i s r he st d Anot en you ju let a h ’t n for w me! Do nder i i t e hav chedule h s y bus . goals your HP 1 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Organic Mayonnaise 115g Tuna 50g Wholemeal Pasta Method: 1. Cook pasta according to instructions on packet. 2. Mix tuna and mayonnaise with drained pasta and enjoy! 6 Calories 409 Fat (g) 13.8 Carbs (g) 31.1 Protein (g) 38.1 Quick n Easy My Favourite Lunch Salad with ious c i l e any . D e en or chick of choic n i e t pro This i but s so sim so d ple, e enjo y thi licious – s alm ever I y at w day for ost ork! lunc h HP GF DF 1 Ingredients: 100g Edamame 50g Chickpeas 1 Bell Pepper 50g Chicken Breast 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Method: 1. Mix ingredients thoroughly, and enjoy! 7 Calories 390 Fat (g) 19.2 Carbs (g) 24.8 Protein (g) 27.1 Meal Prep Fiery Chicken Breast Try t h for t is with r he p ice e mea l pre rfect p. e of insid l e h t l sure ot sti Make icken is n ving o h the c efore rem ensure b o t k pin ven ! the o perly from oked pro o it is c LC HP GF 1 Ingredients: 1 Tsp Coconut Oil 120g Chicken Breast 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes Calories 189 Fat (g) 7.1 Carbs (g) 1 Protein (g) 29.6 Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180℃ and line baking parchment with coconut oil. 2. Place chicken breast on parchment and top with chilli flakes. 3. Cook for approximately 25 minutes or until golden brown. 8 Meal Prep Pesto, Prawns and Sweet Potato meal tasty m d n a fro c Exoti tops you ur goals o s prep omising y ted. This r c i p or r t m s co re ted f a g r n e i l g i l e by fe t well refr rawns wil s p a l e ! l l h s i t w th mon s, and 3 day well for 3 e freez Try t h side is with a sala d or past a reall if you’r e y hu ngry ! HP GF 1 Ingredients: 80g Peeled Prawns 3 Tsp Basil Pesto 200g Sweet Potato Calories 297 Fat (g) 7.9 Carbs (g) 40.7 Protein (g) 16.1 Method: 1. Heat water in a saucepan on the hob. Boil sweet potato for 15-20 minutes. 2. Stir-fry prawns in oil of choice for 2-6 minutes. 3. Mix prawns with pesto and serve with sweet potato. 9 Meal Prep Quinoa, Smoked Salmon and Goat’s Cheese Salad The p to ke erfect s a e and p in a j lad ar use a to a ny m s a side eal. ins conta e h s i d alanc This fect b arbs r e p a ,c otein of pr ts! a and f Ingredients: HP 1 GF 50g Quinoa 125g Smoked Salmon 40g Goat’s Cheese Calories 430 Fat (g) 15.9 Carbs (g) 34.5 Protein (g) 34.9 Method: 1. Combine quinoa and water at a ratio of 1:2. Cover, reduce to low heat and simmer for around 15 minutes until quinoa is tender. 2. Chop up smoked salmon and goat’s cheese into small pieces. 3. Drain quinoa and combine all ingredients, enjoy! 10 Clean Dinners Avocado Courgetti LCH F deli and ciou s, wha t’ like? s not to ! ct perfe te e h t s tu i This ee substi r f guilt ghetti a for sp ara. n a carb GF HP LC DF 1 Ingredients: 250g Courgette 100g Chicken Breast 1 Tbsp Oil of choice 1 Avocado 100ml Soya Milk Juice of 1/2 Lemon Calories 440 Fat (g) 24.5 Carbs (g) 21.1 Protein (g) 33.8 Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180℃, top aluminium foil with ½ tbsp oil of choice and cook chicken for approximately 25 minutes. 2. Spiralize courgette using spiralizer or mandolin. 3. Sauté courgetti in ½ tbsp oil of choice for around 15 minutes. 4. While the courgetti and chicken are cooking, blend avocado, lemon juice and soya milk until smooth and creamy. 5. Remove chicken from the oven, chop and add to courgetti while still on the hob. 6. Mix in sauce a bit at a time until thoroughly combined. 7. Season with pepper and enjoy! 11 Clean Dinners Pesto Courgetti with Prawns r arge is in l he h t e Mak ties for t ti quan t healthy l! c e f mea per party r e n din Mak e und this in er 1 0m for a inu heal quick an tes thy m d eal. GF HP LC 1 Ingredients: 250g Courgette 80g Peeled Prawns 4 Tsp Basil Pesto Coconut Oil Calories 236 Fat (g) 15 Carbs (g) 5.7 Protein (g) 17.6 Method: 1. Stir-fry spiralized courgette in 1 tsp coconut oil for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened. 2. In another pan, stir-fry prawns in coconut oil for 2-6 minutes. 3. Combine pesto with zoodles, top with prawns and enjoy! 12 Clean Dinners Salmon with Samphire Sam p you hire is g love reat – ge t you salty foo if supe d r rfoo fix the s d wa y! owfect l r e p dish The fancy go to b r a c s redit - all c d a my d GF HP LC 1 Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Butter 1 Fillet Salmon 100g Samphire Calories 366 Fat (g) 25.8 Carbs (g) 1.5 Protein (g) 29.9 Method: 1. Preheat oven to 200℃. 2. Place salmon fillet in the middle of a square of aluminium foil. Drizzle ½ tbsp melted butter over salmon. 3. Fold aluminium foil over salmon and bake for approximately 15 minutes until salmon is fully booked. 4. Wash samphire thoroughly under water before use. Steam over a pan of boiling water for 3-5 minutes and serve topped with ½ tbsp butter. 13 Clean Dinners Simple Tuna Nicoise Add vine white w in g befo ar to th e e wa re p ter oach egg t easi o make ing the er to th poa e egg ch! g a lon after ed s i h t e Make en you n h w b y to e da hing sy before t y r e a ev and e ! quick g in bed n i crash GF HP LC 1 Ingredients: Salad: 100g Mixed Leaf Salad 115g Tuna 1 Egg Dressing: ½ Tbsp Olive Oil ½ Tbsp Lemon Juice ½ Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard Calories 278 Fat (g) 12.5 Carbs (g) 4.2 Protein (g) 35.5 Method: 1. Boil water in a saucepan over the hob. 2. Mix water round to make a whirlpool, then crack egg into a cup and pour directly into the whirlpool. 3. Turn water down to a simmer and wait 3-5 minutes until cooked. 4. Place mixed salad onto a plate and mix with tuna. Top with poached egg. 5. Mix dressing ingredients thoroughly in a cup. 6. Top with dressing and enjoy! 14 Healthy Alternatives Courgette Pizza Boats Add desi topping r s with ed! I lov as e th chic is spin ken a a my p ch to in nd cr rote in in ease take . f my one o -carb, s i s i w Th rite lo favou t meals! fa high- HP LC GF 1 Ingredients: 2 Courgettes ½ Cup Mozerella 50g Tomato Purée 25g Chopped Tomato 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Calories 351 Fat (g) 26.8 Carbs (g) 10.6 Protein (g) 17.1 Method: 1. Preheat oven to 200℃ and prepare baking parchment. 2. Cut courgettes in half lengthways and scoop out seeds. Pat insides dry with paper towel. 3. Place courgettes on prepared baking sheet. 4. Brush olive oil over tops of courgette. 5. Combine tomato purée and chopped tomato in a bowl. Blend to make smooth sauce or just combine, depending on desired texture. 6. Top courgette with tomato sauce and then parmesan. 7. Bake in preheated oven for 14 - 18 minutes and enjoy 15 Healthy Alternatives Tomato and Meatball Courgetti Mak e is no sure th e pa t too n coo king hot wh ile – bu the sa r can nt ingre uce dien mak e it b ts itter ! g ppin Try to with san! e parm Ingredients: HP DF 1 50g Wholemeal Pasta 1 Tsp Coconut Oil ½ Onion, finely chopped 150g Tomatoes, chopped ½ a Clove of Garlic 2 Tbsp Tomato Puree A few Basil Leaves Pepper 4 Chicken Meatballs Calories 409 Fat (g) 9 Carbs (g) 47.8 Protein (g) 29.9 Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180℃. 2. Place meatballs on baking parchment in the middle of the oven, cook for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown. 3. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a saucepan or frying pan. Cook onion at medium heat until soft. 4. Add garlic to pan, continue to cook for a minute. 5. Add the tomato and tomato puree. 6. Simmer for 15 minutes until thick, season with pepper. 7. While sauce is cooking, cook pasta according to instructions on packet. 8. Mix pasta with tomato sauce, top with meatballs and enjoy! 16 Brunch Pesto Quinoa on Rye Add for a spinach boo superfo st! od is for Try th on the ch brun nd! e week HP 1 Ingredients: 40g Quinoa 3 Tsp Basil Pesto 2 Slices Rye bread 1 Egg Calories 374 Fat (g) 15.2 Carbs (g) 43.6 Protein (g) 15.3 Method: 1. Combine quinoa and water at a ratio of 1:2. Cover, reduce to low heat and simmer for around 15 minutes until quinoa is tender. 2. Toast rye bread 3. Boil water in a saucepan over the hob. 4. Mix water round to make a whirlpool, then crack egg into a cup and pour directly into the whirlpool. 5. Turn water down to a simmer and wait 3-5 minutes until cooked. 6. Drain quinoa and mix with pesto. 7. Top rye bread with quinoa and egg, enjoy! 17 Brunch Brunch Bagel kfast brea r o f s – thi Have weekend ros c e a h on t ur m re ’ to yo stick l like you big e e a f but with ging indul . fry-up Add in th bacon b e a no o oven w ked il for ith mor an e e guil indulge ven t-fre e br nt unch . HP 1 Ingredients: 1 Whole Egg 1 Egg White 30g Baby Leaf Spinach 1 Wholemeal Bagel 1 Tbsp Oil of choice Calories 376 Fat (g) 10.3 Carbs (g) 43.7 Protein (g) 23.3 Method: 1. Whisk eggs together and scramble in oil of choice in a saucepan. 2. Place bagel in toaster. 3. Add spinach to saucepan just before removing eggs. 4. Place eggs and spinach on bagel and enjoy! 18 Conversion Charts Cups Ounces Grams Millilitres 1 cup 8 oz 230 g 240ml 1/2 cup 4 oz 115g 120ml 1/4 cup 2 oz 60g 60ml 1 Tbsp 1 oz 30 g 15ml 1 Tsp 1/3 oz 10g 5ml Fahrenheit (℉) Celsius (℃) Gas Mark 225 110 1/4 250 130 1/2 275 140 1 300 150 2 325 165 3 350 177 4 375 190 5 400 200 6 425 220 7 450 230 8 19 Glossary Coconut Oil Although coconut oil is loaded with saturated fats, these have recently been found not to harm the blood lipid profile as was previously thought. This oil (which is not just used for cooking) may improve blood cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Courgette Zucchini Courgetti Zoodles Edamame Edamame is a young soy bean which is harvested before the beans harden. They are naturally low in calories and gluten- free, contain no cholesterol and are an excellent source of protein, iron and calcium. Rye Bread Rye is a nutritious cereal grain filled with nutrients. It is thought to lower cholestoral and improve insulin sensitivity. Samphire This is part of the parsley family. It is thought that samphire is rich in vitamins A, B and C, aids digestion, cleanses the liver and improves muscle function. HP = High Protein DF = Dairy Free GF = Gluten Free V = Vegan LC = Low Carb 20 = Serving Size Acknowledgments A special thank you goes to all those who have helped me in the making of this book. I’d particualry like to thank my family, Jenna Schilstra, Maegan Smith, Alex Nixon, Hannah Cluley, Alisha Mukherjee, Mary Kiernan and Molly Teshuva for all their support. A massive thank you goes to Grace Wordsworth for her creative genius and ability to make my ideas come to life, no matter what time of the day or night they came to me. Without all these people, these books would not have been possible. 21