eCook Meal
Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini
with butter beans & green leaves
You will feel like a million dollars after tasting this decadently, rich but balanced, indulgent meal, Chef. Tangy tomato & NOMU Italian Rub-spiced ostrich mince, loaded with butter beans and spinach, is covered in melted cheese, then joins the dinner party with a basil-pesto smeared toasted ciabattini roll.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced, 5-6 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the spinach, beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.
PESTO ROLLS
Halve the ciabattini bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Smear the pesto over the toasted bun/s.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the cheesy Ostrich and side with toasted pesto bun/s. Enjoy, Chef!
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 40ml
Ciabatta Roll/s - 1
Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese - 50g
Butter Beans - 60g
Green Leaves - 40g
Tomato Paste - 30ml
NOMU Italian Rub - 10ml
Diced Onion - 75g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 150g
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced, 5-6 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the spinach, beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.
PESTO ROLLS
Halve the ciabattini bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Smear the pesto over the toasted bun/s.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the cheesy Ostrich and side with toasted pesto bun/s. Enjoy, Chef!
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 300g
Diced Onion - 75g
NOMU Italian Rub - 20ml
Tomato Paste - 60ml
Green Leaves - 80g
Butter Beans - 120g
Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese - 100g
Ciabatta Roll/s - 2
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 80ml
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the onions and fry until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced, 6-7 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the spinach, beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.
PESTO ROLLS
Halve the ciabattini buns, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Smear the pesto over the toasted buns.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the cheesy Ostrich and side with toasted pesto buns. Enjoy, Chef!
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 125ml
Ciabatta Rolls - 3
Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese - 150g
Butter Beans - 180g
Green Leaves - 120g
Tomato Paste - 90ml
NOMU Italian Rub - 30ml
Diced Onion - 150g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 450g
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the onions and fry until soft, 5-6 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced, 6-7 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the spinach, beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.
PESTO ROLLS
Halve the ciabattini buns, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Smear the pesto over the toasted buns.
DINNER IS READY
Plate up the cheesy Ostrich and side with toasted pesto buns. Enjoy, Chef!
Pesto Princess Basil Pesto - 160ml
Ciabatta Rolls - 4
Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese - 200g
Butter Beans - 240g
Green Leaves - 160g
Tomato Paste - 125ml
NOMU Italian Rub - 40ml
Diced Onion - 150g
Free-range Ostrich Mince - 600g
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R197.12
for 4 servings · R49.28 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Ciabatta Rolls needs 4Heat & Eat Ciabatta Rolls 6 pk R52.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R52.99
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Butter Beans needs 240 gButter Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 60% of packR17.39
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Green Leaves needs 160 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 46% of packR10.51
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Tomato Paste needs 125 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Diced Onion needs 150 gOnions 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.25
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Free-range Ostrich Mince needs 600 gExtra Lean Ostrich Mince 500 g 500 g at R79.99 · 1.20× packR95.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese
- NOMU Italian Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
The preparation time for Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini with butter beans & green leaves is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini with butter beans & green leaves?
The total time required to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini with butter beans & green leaves is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
Butter Beans, Ciabatta Roll/s, Ciabatta Rolls, Diced Onion, Free-range Ostrich Mince, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
Calories: 978, Carbs: 74 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 59.1 grams, Sugar: 13.6 grams, Salt: 1730 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
DINNER IS READY: Plate up the cheesy ostrich and side with toasted pesto bun/s. Enjoy, Chef! PESTO ROLLS: Halve the ciabattini bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. Smear the pesto over the toasted bun/s. CHEESE: When the sauce has thickened, mix in the spinach, beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted. OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Add the onion and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced, 5-6 minutes.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
Butter Beans, Ciabatta Roll/s, Ciabatta Rolls, Diced Onion, Free-range Ostrich Mince, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, Green Leaves, NOMU Italian Rub, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini have?
978 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini have?
grams