Meat-Free Makeovers

Poached chicken and turkey bacon

power bowl with spinach & avocado

4 Chicken Fillets (CK241) 400g Baby Spinach (HB595) 400g Brown Easy Cook Rice (26010) Fine Sea Salt (TM190), to taste 250g Cherry Vine Tomatoes (TM190)

For the sweet potatoes:

400g Chunky Sweet Potatoes (VP417) Schwartz Chilli Flakes (Z494021), to taste 1 clove garlic (VW785) 100ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil (OL102)

2 Avocados (FW634) 400g Smoked Turkey Rashers (TY706Z)

For the dressing:

180ml Vinegar Balsamic Modena (VR101) 4 cloves garlic (VW785) 4 tsp Paprika (Z494007) 4 tsp Dijon Mustard (MT110) 4 tsp Oregano (Y180) 4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (SP261) 60ml Pure Clear Honey (JM334) 180ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil (OL102)

1. To prepare the vinaigrette, place all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use. 2. Poach or steam the chicken breast until cooked through. 3. Toss the sweet potato chunks in olive oil, garlic and chili flakes. Roast until al dente, season, and set aside. 4. Cut the vine tomatoes into four sections and toss them in olive oil. Roast them at 180°C until coloured. 5. Cook the brown rice until al dente, add some of the vinaigrette and sea salt to the hot rice. 6. Grill the turkey rashers until dark and crisp. 7. Peel the avocadoes, cut them in half and slice, allowing half per portion. 8. To assemble the bowls, place each ingredient side by side in the bowl and drizzle a little of the vinaigrette over the dish.

Perfect protein

Eggs are an excellent source of protein, in addition to a wealth of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. For many healthconscious consumers, eggs are a central component of their everyday diet.

Fine lines. For both organic and free-range labelling, laying hens must have access to the outdoors and cannot be raised in cages; for an egg to be deemed ‘organic,’ however, there must also be no chemicals, antibiotics or artificial fertilisers used in the birds’ diet or pastures.

Weigh in. When it comes to baking, weight is key. If you’re using fresh eggs, remember that large ones weigh between 63 and 73g with shells on, while medium eggs are between 53 and 63g. It’s always best to pop them on the scales once cracked.

A lease of new life. Adding a spring onion and a handful of sugar snap peas to scrambled egg can bring a fresh taste to your breakfast menu. Roughly chop both and add before cooking.

According to Bord Bia, the average consumer in Ireland eats 169 eggs a year!

1300 Connollys Organic Eggs Medium 16x0.5 DZ