Ricotta & spinach triangles
GF
GREEN SMOOTHIE
PREP 5 MINS
SERVES 2 (AS A SNACK)
35g (1 cup, packed) baby spinach leaves
1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
1 green apple, unpeeled, cored, chopped
250ml (1 cup) coconut water
½ cup ice cubes
1 Put all ingredients in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth.
2 Pour the smoothie between 2 glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition info
PER SERVE 305kJ, protein 1g, total fat 0g (sat. fat 0g), carbs 15g, fibre 3g, sodium 71mg
Carb exchanges 1
GI estimate low
Gluten free
RICOTTA & SPINACH TRIANGLES
PREP 15 MINS COOK 35 MINS
SERVES 2 (AS A LIGHT MEAL)
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
250g pkt frozen spinach, thawed, moisture squeezed out
250g fresh reduced-fat ricotta, mashed until smooth
Finely grated zest of ½ lemon
60g egg, lightly whisked
Freshly ground black pepper
12 sheets filo pastry
4 cups mixed salad (lettuce, carrot,
snow peas), to serve
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