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The Bikini Menu: 10 Healthy Recipes For The Perfect Summer Body

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Red Thai Curry with Bell Pepper and Tofu

If you're a lover of spicy food, this veggie curry is for you. Light but tasty, there's nothing to complain about here.

Ingredients (for 4 people):

  • 1 medium onion (cut into thin rings)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup natural tofu (cut into cubes)
  • 1 red bell bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp  fresh ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2/5 cup water
  • 4 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 2/3 cup coconut milk
  • 4 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 mins. before adding the bell pepper strips.
  2. Add the broccoli and 1/2 a cup of water over medium-heat and cover for 10 mins. until the veggies are tender.
  3. Drain any access water, add the curry paste, and pour in the coconut milk. Bring to a boil, add the tofu, and season with the curry and paprika powder, sugar, and soy sauce.
  4. Cook for another 5 mins. and serve with rice. Yum!

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Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!