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midweek meals microwave marvels

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All recipes were cooked in a 750W microwave. Please refer to manufacturer’s instructions for more guidance on cooking times.

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FRUIT, VEG & HERBS

small handful of coriander
7 garlic cloves
15g piece of ginger
1 lime
½ small onion
1 orange
2 pak choi
small handful of parsley
2 red chillies
2 shallots
2 spring onions
1 basil sprig
2 sweet potatoes (about 200g each)

STORECUPBOARD

300g arborio rice
400g can black beans
775ml chicken stock
½ tsp chilli powder
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tbsp honey
3 tbsp laksa or Thai red curry paste
400ml can light coconut milk
450ml passata
2 nests of vermicelli rice noodles
1 tsp smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
150ml tomato & garlic pasta sauce
550ml vegetable stock

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