Quick recipes taking inspiration from global cuisines
Southern-fried chicken tacos
This is a budget-friendly dinner that the whole family will enjoy – customise with different sauces.
SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 15 mins EASY
2 x 305g packs southern-fried chicken goujons 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped 150g soured cream 8 small soft corn tortillas or 12 mini flour tortillas 3 Little Gem lettuces, cut into wedges 4 spring onions, finely sliced buffalo hot sauce, to serve
1 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 15 mins, or until piping hot in the centre. Meanwhile, stir half the chives into the soured cream and season to taste.
2 Warm the tortillas on high in the microwave for about 1 min. Slice each chicken goujon in half diagonally. Top the warm tortillas with the chicken, lettuce wedges, a dollop of the chive soured cream, the spring onions and a drizzle of buffalo sauce. Scatter over the remaining chives to serve.
PER SERVING 657 kcals • fat 28g • saturates 8g • carbs 65g • sugars 8g • fibre 6g • protein 33g • salt 1.5g
Mexican-style bean soup with guacamole
SERVES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 20 mins EASY V ❄
2 tsp rapeseed oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, cut into chunks 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tsp mild chilli powder 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can black beans 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder 1 small avocado, peeled and stoned handful of coriander, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 Heat the oil in a medium pan over a medium heat and fry all but 1 tbsp of the onion and the pepper for 10 mins, stirring often. Stir in the garlic, spices, tomatoes, beans (along with their liquid), half a can of water and the bouillon powder. Simmer, covered, for 15 mins.
2 Meanwhile, tip the avocado into a bowl with the reserved onion, the coriander, lime juice and chilli (if using), and mash. Ladle the soup into bowls, spoon over the guacamole and serve.
PER SERVING 391 kcals • fat 15g • saturates 3g • carbs 38g • sugars 18g • fibre 20g • protein 15g
• salt 0.5g
NYC-style hot dogs with street-cart onions
MAKES 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 20 mins EASY
1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 large onions, halved and sliced ¼ tsp ground cinnamon large pinch of chilli powder 2 tbsp honey 2 tsp American-style mustard, plus extra to serve 2 tsp ketchup, plus extra to serve 2 tsp tomato purée 2 tsp cider or white wine vinegar 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 4 large frankfurters 4 hot dog buns, split sauerkraut, to serve
