Pasta with Salmon & Yoghurt Greens

- Ingredients -

▪️ 200 g spiral pasta

▪️ 1 tbsp Olive Oil

▪️ 1 1/2 zucchini sliced

▪️ 60 g baby spinach leaves

▪️ 1/2 cup frozen peas

▪️ 1 1/2 clove of garlic crushed

▪️ 1/2 lemon zest and juice

▪️ 1/2 cup of Cyclops Yoghurt

▪️ 75 g hot smoked salmon

- Instructions -

▪️ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until just tender. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

▪️ Heat a film of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the zucchini to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning at times, until just tender.

▪️ Add the baby spinach, peas and garlic to the pan and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

▪️ Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the yoghurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water.

▪️ Add the pasta to the pan and flake in the smoked salmon.

▪️ Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.

▪️ Divide the pasta among plates.

Gochujang Yoghurt Fried Chicken with Rice & Salad

Ingredients:

▪️ 2 tbsp Gochujang paste

▪️ 1/4 cup Cyclops Greek Yoghurt

▪️ 1 tbsp soy sauce

▪️ 1 tbsp runny honey

▪️ 1 clove of garlic - crushed

▪️ 2 cm fresh ginger grated

▪️ 325 g chicken thigh fillets

▪️ 3/4 cup jasmine rice

▪️ 1/2 cup rice bran oil

▪️ 1/2 cup plain flour

▪️ 60 g mesclun salad mix

▪️ 75 g cherry tomatoes halved

▪️ 1/2 cucumber sliced

▪️ 1/2 red onion thinly sliced

▪️ 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted in a dry frying pan

Dressing:

▪️ 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

▪️ 1 tbsp rice vinegar

▪️ 1/2 tsp soy sauce

▪️ 1/2 tsp runny honey

Instructions:

▪️ In a bowl, mix together gochujang, yoghurt, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.

▪️ Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or longer if possible.

▪️ Cook the rice according to packet instructions.

▪️ Heat a generous amount of oil in a deep sided frying pan or wok.

▪️ While the oil is heating, lift the chicken from the marinade and toss in a bowl with the flour.

▪️ Once the oil is hot but not smoking, cook the chicken in batches until crisp and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

▪️ In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

▪️ In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.

▪️ Serve the chicken with rice and salad, garnish with sesame seeds.

Yoghurt & Herb Baked Greek Meatballs

Ingredients

▪ 1/2 tbsp olive oil

▪ 300 g lamb mince (can use beef or a mixture of both)

▪ 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

▪ 2 tbsp Cyclops Greek Yoghurt

▪ 1/2 handful fresh parsley

▪ 1 clove crushed garlic

▪ 1/2 onion finely chopped

▪ 1/2 egg

▪ 1/2 tsp dried oregano

▪ 1/2 tsp ground cumin

▪ 50 g baby spinach leave

▪ 75 g cherry tomatoes halved

▪ 1/2 red onion finely sliced

▪ 2 tbsp kalmata olives

Yoghurt Sauce

▪ 1/2 cup Cyclops Greek yoghurt

▪ 1 tbsp lemon juice

▪ 1/2 tbsp olive oil

▪ 1 clove garlic

▪ 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped

Instructions

▪ Heat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a roasting dish with oil.

▪ In a large mixing bowl, combine the mince, breadcrumbs, yoghurt, parsley, garlic, onion, egg, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

▪ Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 2.5cm in diameter, and place them evenly spaced in the dish.

▪ Bake the meatballs in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.

▪ While the meatballs are baking, make the yoghurt sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.

▪ Toss the leaves, tomato, red onion and olives together in a salad bowl.

▪ Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and serve drizzled with the yoghurt sauce and salad alongside.