eCook Meal
Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini
with butter beans & spinach
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 diced onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 100ml of water and simmer until slightly thickening and reduced, 5-6 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the rinsed Spinach, the rinsed beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and cover with a lid until the cheese is melted.
PESTO ROLLS
Halve the ciabattini bun, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun, 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!
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 diced onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 200ml of water and simmer until slightly thickening and reduced, 5-6 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the rinsed Spinach, the rinsed beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the grated 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!
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 diced onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 300ml of water and simmer until slightly thickening and reduced, 6-7 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the rinsed Spinach, the rinsed beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the grated 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!
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 diced onions and fry until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 400ml of water and simmer until slightly thickening and reduced, 6-7 minutes.
CHEESE
When the sauce has thickened, mix in the rinsed Spinach, the rinsed beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 2-3 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the grated 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!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R191.18
for 4 servings · R47.80 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Spinach needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Diced Onion needs 150 gOnions 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.25
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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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Free-range Ostrich Mince needs 600 gExtra Lean Ostrich Mince 500 g 500 g at R79.99 · 1.20× packR95.99
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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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Ciabatta Rolls needs 4Heat & Eat Ciabatta Rolls 6 pk R52.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R52.99
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Pesto Princess Basil Pesto
- NOMU Italian Rub
- Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese
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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 & spinach is between 20 and 25 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini with butter beans & spinach?
The total time required to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini with butter beans & spinach 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, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spinach, Tomato Paste
What is the nutritional information of Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
Calories: 957, Carbs: 66 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 58 grams, Sugar: 10 grams, Salt: 1579 grams
How do I prepare Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
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. CHEESE: When the sauce has thickened, mix in the rinsed spinach, the rinsed beans, and a sweetener (to taste). Simmer until warmed through, 1-2 minutes. Add seasoning and remove from the heat. Sprinkle over the grated 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 diced onions and fry until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the NOMU rub and the tomato paste. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Pour in 200ml of water and simmer until slightly thickening and reduced, 5-6 minutes. DINNER IS READY: Plate up the cheesy ostrich and side with toasted pesto buns. Enjoy, Chef!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini?
Butter Beans, Ciabatta Roll, Grated Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese, NOMU Italian Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Pesto Princess Basil Pesto, Spinach, Tomato Paste
How many calories does Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini have?
957 calories
How much fat content does Cheesy Ostrich & Pesto Ciabattini have?
grams