We’re off to the eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea for a Lebanese-inspired lunch dish. Called tabbouleh, lentils loaded with fresh herbs, tomato, & cucumber are spooned into a warm pita prepped with a smear of red pepper hummus. Finish with sprinklings of spiced dukkah.
This lunch is the definition of freshness. Fluffy couscous is dotted with plump peas and tossed with fresh cucumber, sharp radish, peppery celery, and cooling mint. Finish with creamy feta crumblings and a pomegranate dressing drizzle.
Here’s a free Chef’s tip that can take any dish from filling to fantastic. Use classic combos, like tomato & cheese, but revamp it with elevated ingredients and complementary add-ons. Like creamy cottage cheese & sun-dried tomato, with pops of salty capers, briny olives & fresh thyme on toasted health bread.
With toppings as unique as these, this sarmie is anything but boring, Chef! A freshly made smashed chickpea & Pesto Princess Basil Pesto creme is spread on warm toast, followed by fresh, crisp greens, tangy sun-dried tomato & sprinkles of crispy onion bits.
Why only have lunch when you can have a fiesta, Chef? Meaning ‘feast’ in Spanish, this fiesta avo & bean bowl brings creamy, fresh, crispy & spicy together with rich kidney beans, sweet pops of corn, crunchy greens & a sour cream drizzle.
If you have a super busy day and are forced to eat at your desk, lunch should at least be a satisfying series of bites, Chef! On a large, warm Portuguese roll comes a schmear of red pepper hummus, followed by coins of salty chorizo, fresh greens, & tangy tomato.
Creamy feta and sweet naartjies? Yes, please! This unique food pairing will surprise you with how a simple but smart combination can bring out the best of both ingredients. Enjoyed with loaded couscous dotted with lentils & cucumbers, coated in a lemon-infused crème fraîche drizzle. Finished off with walnuts.
Surprising flavours are delicately balanced to create a refreshing, nutritious lunch that incorporates stonefruit in such an interesting way, it will brighten your day, Chef! Fluffy couscous is loaded with nutty chickpeas, juicy stonefruit, peppery basil, cooling mint, & cucumber. Finished with a nut mix for texture.
Lunch is sorted today, Chef! Nestled between warm slices of health bread is a lemony, creamy, sour cream smear dotted with salty feta. Topped with dollops of basil pesto, crispy onion bits, and peppery basil.
Reward your workday wins with this tasty triumph of a salad, Chef! Fluffy couscous, pops of sweet corn, cooling cucumber, & tart blueberries are drizzled with a creamy salad dressing and garnished with salty crumblings of feta and herbaceous parsley.