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Moroccan freekeh traybake
Remember, with tomatoes, local isn’t always as important as growing methods (see page 134). You can also improve the carbon score of this recipe by using courgette in summer, or squash in autumn, for a 23 per cent reduction in emissions. In winter, cauliflower will have 21 per cent less impact.
Carbon calories per serving = 1438 (46% of your daily goal)
SERVES 2 PREP 5 mins COOK 30 mins EASY V
2 tbsp olive oil
400g can chickpeas, rinsed
and drained
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli flakes
270g cherry tomatoes
½ x 400g can apricot halves,
drained and roughly chopped
70g green olives
250g pouch cooked freekeh
70g fat-free yogurt
small bunch of dill, chopped, plus
a few extra fronds to serve
1Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the olive oil with the chickpeas, spices and chilli flakes in a medium roasting tin. Roast for 15 mins or until the chickpeas are beginning to crisp and turn golden brown. Add the tomatoes, apricots, olives and freekeh to the pan and toss everything together. Return to the oven for 10-15 mins until the tomatoes start to burst and everything is piping hot. Season.
2Combine the yogurt with the chopped dill and season with salt. Serve the freekeh with the dill fronds scattered over and the herby yogurt on the side.
GOOD TO KNOW 3 of 5-a-day PER SERVING 622 kcals • fat 24g • saturates 3g • carbs 70g • sugars 16g • fibre 16g • protein 21g • salt 1.3g
Teriyaki pork meatballs
Meat will increase the carbon calories in a recipe, but the important thing is finding a balance – this dish uses just a few ingredients. Plus, you can always offset emissions by having our ramen (below) for lunch the next day.
Carbon calories per serving = 1388 (44% of your daily goal)
SERVES 4 PREP 1 min COOK 13 mins EASY
250g dried medium egg noodles
2 tbsp sunflower oil
12 pork meatballs
250g pak choi
6 tbsp teriyaki sauce
Cook the noodles following pack instructions. Meanwhile drop the oil into a frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the meatballs for 3 mins or until golden brown all o
