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LUNCH: TANTALISIN­G TUNA SALAD

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Tuna is a quick option for adding protein to lunch.

Serves 1

60ml water 25g couscous 25g butterhead lettuce 25g spinach

½ red pepper, deseeded and chopped

½ carrot, grated 50g cherry tomatoes, halved 10g raisins 75g tuna, drained and flaked 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Bring the water to the boil in a pot. Add the couscous and cover until cooked.

Place the salad leaves, spinach, pepper, carrot and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.

Mix the raisins with the couscous and add to the salad.

Top with tuna and serve with balsamic vinegar, if liked.

Who doesn’t love home-made chicken goujons? Add home-made oven chips for a treat at the weekend.

Serves 4

100g flour Pinch of salt and pepper 2 eggs, beaten 150g breadcrumb­s 450g chicken breast, cut into thumb-sized strips 2 tbsp olive oil 400g baby potatoes 200g butterhead lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced Preheat the oven to 200°C, 400°F, Gas 6. Set up three bowls: the first with flour and a little salt and pepper to season; the second with the beaten eggs; and the third with the breadcrumb­s.

Dip the chicken strips into the flour, then the eggs and finally the breadcrumb­s.

Spread the olive oil over a baking tray, then lay the chicken goujons on the tray and cook in the oven for 15–20 minutes, turning them over halfway.

Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in a pot of boiling water until tender.

Serve with a side salad of lettuce and tomato.

 ??  ?? Calories: 350
Calories: 350
 ??  ?? Calories: 486
Calories: 486

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