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Jambon Salad

Jambon Salad

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Enjoy the delicious flavours of summer with this Jambon salad. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion and will surely be a hit with family and friends alike. Get ready to experience the freshness of summer in every bite.

Servings: 2 | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Cut: pork leg

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of good quality Jambon ham
  • 3 cups salad leaves
  • 1 cup rocket leaves
  • Roasted pumpkin squash
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/3 cup parmesan
  • Feta to serve
  • Toasted seeds to serve
  • Toasted pine nuts to serve

Mediterranean Salad Dressing

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C
  2. Place your Jambon ham on a baking tray and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for about 10 minutes or until it becomes crispy. While the Jambon is baking, prepare your salad leaves.
  3. Once the Jambon is crispy, add on the top of your salad leaves.
  4. Add roasted pumpkin, raspberries, feta, parmesan, toasted seeds, and pine nuts.
  5. Mix your salad dressing and add it to the it to the salad. Toss the ingredients together until they are well combined.
  6. Serve your Jambon Salad fresh and enjoy.

Visit sapork.co.za for more info on pork.

Futurelife® Zero Zucchini and Walnut Bread

Futurelife® Zero Zucchini and Walnut Bread

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This delicious Futurelife® Zero Zucchini and Walnut Bread combines the wholesome benefits of zucchini and walnuts with the low-carb, high-protein power of FUTURELIFE® ZERO Smart Food™.

Enjoy a slice of flavourful, satisfying bread without compromising your health goals. Packed with essential nutrients and fibre, it’s the perfect choice for a balanced breakfast or a healthy snack.

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup of FUTURELIFE® ZERO Smart Food™
  • ½ cup cake flour
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 200g zucchini, finely grated
  • 50g walnuts, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. of canola oil
  • Vanilla essence to taste

METHOD

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C
  2. In a bowl, whisk eggs until thoroughly combined.
  3. Incorporate the grated zucchini, chopped walnuts, vanilla essence, and canola oil into the egg mixture.
  4. Mix in FUTURELIFE® Zero, flour and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Mix in 300ml water to form the batter. The batter should be thick and sticky. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
  6. Spoon the batter into a greased, medium-sized bread pan (around 28 x 18cm).
  7. Bake for 40 – 45 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a skewer – it should come out clean when the bread is ready.
  8. Allow the bread to cool before removing it from the pan and slicing it.
  9. Slice the loaf into 12 slices (±2.5cm thick).

Optional – serve with low-fat cottage cheese or mozzarella.

NOTE: Recommended serving size for a snack: 1 slice

For more information on the product used in this recipe visit: futurelife.co.za

NUTRITION INFO

Nutrient Per loaf (12 slices) Per serving (1 slice)
Energy kJ (kcal) 6056.4 (1442) 504 (120)
Protein (g) 55.94 4.6
Carbohydrates (g) 115.74 9.64
Of which total sugar (g) 4.15 0.35
Fat (g) 85.81 7.15
Of which saturated fat (g) 11.96 0.9
Fibre (g) 19.36 1.6
Sodium (mg) 900 75

Carb: Protein ratio = 2:1

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5 Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

5 Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

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Indulge in a creamy, dreamy dessert-like breakfast with this 5 Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie. Packed with the sweet tanginess of strawberries and the rich creaminess of cottage cheese, this is perfect for a busy morning or a satisfying afternoon snack.

Servings:

4

Ingredients:

5

Prep time:

5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup finely crushed biscuits (3 digestive biscuits)
  • ½ cup (120g) low-fat smooth cottage cheese
  • 2 cups low-fat plain yoghurt, plus 1 tsp. extra
  • 2 cups (250g) frozen strawberries
  • 3 sachets (1g each) Huletts EquiSweet Classic Sweetener

Method

  1. Evenly spread the extra 1 tsp. of yoghurt onto the rim of each glass.
  2. Roll the rim of the glasses through the crushed biscuits forming a neat coating.
  3. Place the low-fat smooth cottage cheese, low-fat plain yoghurt, frozen strawberries and the Huletts EquiSweet Classic Sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. In the meantime, carefully cut the green leaves off the tops of the fresh strawberries, creating a V-shape, before slicing the strawberries thinly. They should look like hearts after being sliced.
  5. Neatly stick the strawberry slices to the inside of the glasses before dividing the smoothie mixture between the glasses.
  6. Garnish the smoothies with mint sprigs and the strawberry heart slice.
  7. Serve immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Fresh sliced strawberries
  • Mint sprigs
  • The Huletts EquiSweet Sucralose variant can be used instead, if preferred.

Rest assured; this recipe has been approved by DSA and GIFSA.

NUTRITIONAL INFO (per serving)
Energy 693kJ  |  Protein 9,6g  |  Carbs 18,6g  |  Fat 5,1g  |  Fibre 1,5g

Berry & Banana Smoothie

Berry & Banana Smoothie

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Start your day with a burst of fruity flavour and a healthy boost.

This Berry & Banana Smoothie, infused with the tangy goodness of SAFARI Apple Cider Vinegar, is the perfect way to nourish your body and your taste buds. Get ready to sip on a delicious and nutritious drink that’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and a hint of probiotic goodness.

Servings:

2

Ingredients:

4

Prep time:

10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 small bananas, peeled and frozen
  • 500ml mixed berries, frozen
  • 45ml SAFARI Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 250ml plain low-fat yoghurt

Method

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a food blender and blend for 30 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

SAFARI® Organic Apple Cider Vinegar is:

  • Made with 100% Organic Apples

  • Naturally Fermented

  • Raw & Unfiltered

  • Unpasteurised

Visit Safari Vinegar for more information.