Name: Indian-style spiced vegetable & cheese parcels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: olive oil spray; 400 g button mushrooms (sliced); 2 carrot (peeled, finely chopped, squeezed of moisture); 3 zucchini (finely chopped, squeezed of moisture); 2 red capsicum (pepper) (finely chopped); 1 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp curry paste; 400 g no added salt chickpeas (rinsed, drained, roughly mashed); 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground coriander (cilantro); 2 tsp ground ginger; ¾ cup low fat cottage cheese; 12 sheets filo pastry; 1 tsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 200 g low fat natural yoghurt; ¼ cup mango chutney; 12 cups mixed salad leaves (to serve)

Dinner

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
30

COOK TIME:
40

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Ingredients

olive oil spray
400 g button mushrooms sliced
2 carrot peeled, finely chopped, squeezed of moisture
3 zucchini finely chopped, squeezed of moisture
2 red capsicum (pepper) finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp curry paste
400 g no added salt chickpeas rinsed, drained, roughly mashed
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander (cilantro)
2 tsp ground ginger
¾ cup low fat cottage cheese
12 sheets filo pastry
1 tsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp fresh mint
200 g low fat natural yoghurt
¼ cup mango chutney
12 cups mixed salad leaves to serve

Method

Preheat oven to 160°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
Spray a large saucepan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, carrots, zucchini and capsicums with 2/3 cup cold water. Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and water has evaporated. Add peas, curry paste, chickpeas, spices and ginger. Cook, stirring, for two minutes. Remove from heat and set aside for 20 minutes to cool. Stir cottage cheese through.
Place one filo sheet on a flat surface, spray with oil, top with another sheet and spray with oil. Cut horizontally in half. Repeat with remaining filo sheets. Place ½ cup mixture onto each filo rectangle (parallel to shorter edge). Fold shorter edge over filling, fold in sides then roll up (like sausage rolls).
Place parcels on prepared tray. Spray lightly with oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake parcels for 30–40 minutes, or until golden.
Meanwhile, combine mint and yoghurt in a small bowl. Serve spiced parcels with yoghurt dip, mango chutney and salad leaves.

Notes

Energy per serve: 1541kJ
Recipe and image from Australian Healthy Food Guide’s 101-Diabetes-friendly recipes.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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