Steamed greens with sesame seeds

Another gluten free lunch idea. This is easy and fast. Serves 1.

Ingredients:

• Vegetables of your choice. I used a hand-full of snow peas, and green string beans, 1 carrot and 1 zucchini
• Tablespoon of Sesame seeds
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. If you're using large or hard vegetables, cut them into chunks
2. Place all vegetables into a microwave dish and add about 1/2 cup water
3. Cook on high for 5mins with the lid on
4. Drain, serve on a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds (toasted OR plain) and salt & pepper.

Also nice served with a smashed potato, grated cheese, or a slice of gluten-free toast.  D-E-L-icious  XD

Microwave Chow Mein

This dish is excellent after a long and busy day and you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It's relatively quick, takes little effort and a hit with the family. This dish serves 4 generous serves. Note: You will need to cook the rice first so put the rice cooker on before you start, or use left over cold rice.

Ingredients:

• 50g butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup green beans cut into thirds
• 500g lean mince beef
• 2 packets of chicken noodle soup mix
• 1 1/2 or 2 tablespoons curry powder (depending on taste)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cups cooked, cooled rice
• 2 tablespoons salt-reduced soy sauce (this is important. It is quite salty with the chicken soup mix, so I strongly suggest salt-reduced soy sauce)
• 1/2 cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups hot water

Method:

1. Cook rice first
2. Place butter, onion and beans in a large casserole dish, cover and cook on high for 6 minutes, stirring half way
3. Add mince, break it up and cook for 6 minutes and stir during cooking again
4. Add soup mix, curry powder, sugar, rice, soy sauce, cabbage and the water
5. Cook for 6 minutes, stir and cook another 6 minutes
6. If more water is needed, add it then cook for a further 4 minutes.

Note: The cabbage takes up a lot of room, so be sure to use a large, deep casserole dish.
D-E-L-icious  XD