Notatoes topped with Ham & Vegetables
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
- ½ Medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 Tablespoons of low fat ricotta cheese
- 2 Cloves garlic, crushed
- 8 Slices lean ham, chopped into small pieces (males should add half another protein serve each e.g. grilled chicken)
- 1 Leek, finely chopped
- 3 Stalks of asparagus, chopped into thin circles
- 1 Medium baby marrow, chopped into thin semi-circles
- ½ Cup peas
- 4 Medium mushrooms, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Method
- Steam cauliflower until tender.
- Place in a blender or food processor with the ricotta cheese, 1 garlic clove and salt and pepper. Process until smooth and put aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium fry pan on medium heat. Add the ham, leek, garlic clove, asparagus, baby marrow and toast until just coloured.
- Add the mushrooms and peas and toast until golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the Notatoes in a pan or the microwave until desired temperature.
- Obtain two serving plates, to each, add half the Notatoes and top with half the ham and vegetable mix. Serve with a fresh salad.
Tips
- Other protein options may be used in place of ham e.g. grilled chicken or tofu.
- At step 6 you may like to add half the ham and vegetable mix and combine well with the Notatoes then use the rest to top the Notatoes as per step 6.
