Iron Rich Recipes
Quick Fix Chilli

(Serves 4)
Energy per serving 620 kcal
Iron per serving 7.62mg
Ingredients
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1 pound lean beef mince
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½ cup chopped onion
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1 420g can pinto beans in water, drained
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1 420g can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 28oz can chopped stewed tomatoes
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1 tbsp chilli powder
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1 tbsp cumin powder
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½ cup of tomato based salsa
Extra vegetables if desired
Method
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In a large pot, brown mince with chopped onion
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Add beans, tomatoes, garlic, chilli and cumin powder and salsa to mince mixture. Cook until heated through (approx 10 min)
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Serve with pasta or rice, nachos, and vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Spinach and Cauliflower Bhaji

(Serves 4)
Energy per serving 54 kcal
Iron per serving 6.3 mg
Ingredients
- 225g (8oz) frozen leaf spinach
- 225g (8oz) frozen cauliflower florets
- 225g (8oz) frozen sliced courgettes
- 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil or olive oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1-2 tbsp thick set natural yoghurt
Method
- Place the frozen spinach in a bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to thaw for 2-3 mins. Squeeze dry through a sieve, pressing with a large spoon. Set aside.
- Place the cauliflower and courgettes in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water and simmer for 6 mins. Strain
- Fry the garlic, onion, mustard seeds and garam masala in the oil over a low heat for 3-4 mins.
- Add the spinach, cauliflower and courgettes, toss evenly, cover and continue to cook for a further 15 mins.
- Just before serving stir in the yoghurt
Chicken and vegetable kebabs and side salad

(Serves 4)
Energy per serving 257 kcal
IIron per serving 23mg
Ingredients
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 red or other coloured peppers, cubed
- 2 courgettes, cubed ½ onion, generously sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil Desired seasoning (fajita spices, herbs)
- Green leafy salad to garnish
Method
- If using wooden skewers, soak for 30 mins in water
- Place all ingredients in bowl and mix to coat chicken and vegetables in chosen seasoning
- Preheat grill, medium heat
- Thread chicken and vegetables to skewers or metal kebab sticks, alternately
- Grill for 10-15 mins, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through (check no pink flesh), and vegetables are al dente
- Serve with fresh green leafy salad and tomatoes
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