Delicious nutrient dense dinner ideas

I try to eat vegetarian twice a week. Now last night we BBQ sirloin but I made some vegetable sides which were absolutely delish and are definitely filling enough to serve on their own!

Stuffed Sweet Potatoe

Serves 4

4 sweet potatoes all roughly the same size and shape.

1 can of chickpeas 400 g

Handful parsley

1 Clove garlic

Juice from half a lemon

1 Tbs flaxseed oil 

Turn you oven on to 200 C and place the sweet potatoes whole in the oven. Set the timer for 40 mins.

Place the other ingredients in a mixer or blender and blend till desired consistency. I recommend you to have some chickpea chunks. 

Once the sweet potatoes are soft to the touch take them out of the oven and slice them lengthwise and place a spoonful of the chickpea mixture in the gap. Ready to serve! Most definitely a favourite on the dinner table and very healthy for you.

Filled courgettes

Serves 4

2 red onions

4 Tsp honey

4 Tsp balsamic vinegar

100 g goats cheese

2 courgettes

Cut the courgettes lengthwise and using a spoon scoop out the seeds and create a groove in the middle. Place the courgettes, groove down on a wire rack with a pan underneath with just a little bit of water. Place in the pre heated oven 175 C for 15 mins.

In the meantime, pour some flaxseed oil in a frying pan and place the finely sliced red onions in, cook till softened. Add the balsamic vinegar, and honey and stir the onions frequently until they become sticky. 

Take out the courgettes and turn them over and pour away the remaining water in the pan below. Fill the groove with the onions and place the goats cheese on top. Pop them back in the oven for about 10 mins, or until the goats cheese is slightly golden. Serve immediately.

Enjoy!