ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALISON ROBERTS, SHANNON LAVERY (DIETITIAN)
Spicy, slow-cooked
Mexican-style
casseroles, soups
and stews benefit
from a generous
crown of fresh salsa.
In a bowl combine
4 deseeded and
chopped tomatoes,
1 finely chopped small
red onion, ¼ cup
chopped coriander
and 1 deseeded and
finely chopped small
red chilli. Season
with freshly ground
black pepper.Pep up the colour,
crunchy texture and
nutritional content
of any slow-cooked
casserole with this
fat-free eye candy.
To prepare, simply
chop equal amounts
of red capsicum,
carrot and flat-leaf
parsley, then toss
lightly.You don’t even need
a recipe to whip up a
batch of this terrific
topper. Just combine
chopped fresh fruit,
such as pineapple,
strawberries and
kiwifruit, with lime
juice and a bit of
finely chopped fresh
chilli to taste. Add
chopped red onion
and capsicum if you
like. Use it to top
slow-cooked poultry
and meat dishes.Super-thin slices
of fresh chilli bring
pizzazz to mellow
slow-cooked dishes.
Use them judiciously
to float on soups,
stud stews and even
embellish casseroles
and meat dishes. To
reduce the spiciness
factor, use a paring
knife to remove
the seeds and
membranes
before using. ■Take slow-cooked fare to wholesome new heights
with bright and spunky toppers for side dishes,
soups, salads and meats. These fresh garnishes
enhance flavour and texture, and boost nutrition!
SALSA FRESCA
VEGIE CONFETTI
FRUIT SALSA
CHILLIES
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