Monday 12 October 2009

Speedy Italian Green Gratin

Serves:2 x 2 block meals

Ingredients
3oz / 85g Taleggio or Fontina cheese (3 blocks protein)
1 oz / 28.5g Lean ham (1 block protein)
2.5 cups / approx 200g Tenderstem broccoli (2 blocks carb)
2.5 cups / approx 300g Green beans (2 blocks carb)
12 Almonds, smashed (4 blocks fat)
Lemon zest (unwaxed)
Black Pepper


1) Boil beans and steam broccoli until al-dente.
2) Cut ham and cheese into small cubes.
3) Drain veg and put into baking dish. Whilst veg still hot, fold in ham, cheese, lemon zest and black pepper.
4) Put under hot grill until cheese has melted.
5) Remove from grill, small squeeze of lemon juice and mix. Sprinkle nuts on top. Divide into 2 equal sized portions.

TIP: The cheese is the star of the dish - if you can't get Italian cheese try a soft cheese that will melt. Do not try this with dairylea!

1 comment:

Miles said...

But Dairylee is the bestest!