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Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls
A tasty sausage roll always goes down well at anytime. These Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls offer a delicious combination of savoury pork and sweet Granny Smith apples, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. They’re perfect for snacks, parties, or a quick meal. The hint of mustard and thyme brings an aromatic depth, making these rolls irresistible.
They can also be made ahead and simply baked just prior to serving – which is perfect for entertaining or make-ahead meals.ย
Health benefits
Packed with pork mince, grated vegetables, and baby spinach, these sausage rolls are a protein rich meal or snack and a great way to sneak in some extra nutrients. Spinach adds iron, while apples contribute fibre and a touch of sweetness, balancing the savoury flavours. These are packed with nutrition and additive free unlike so many store-bought sausage rolls.
Ingredients
The key ingredients include free-range pork mince, Granny Smith apples, and flaky puff pastry sheets. Grated carrot and baby spinach add texture and colour, while mustard and thyme provide a punch of flavour.
How to make Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls
The instructions for making these sausage rolls is simple. Preheat your oven. Grate the garlic clove, onion, apple, carrot, and spinach, mix them with the ground pork, dried thyme leaves, mustard, and seasoning (salt and pepper) in a large bowl. Spread the pork mixture along the centre of puff pastry strips, roll them up, brush with milk and sprinkle chia seeds (or poppy seeds or sesame seeds) on top. Bake on a baking tray lined with baking paper (parchment paper) until golden brown.
If you own a Thermomix, we’ve also included Thermomix instructions for this recipe.
Turn them into rissoles or patties
You can make these into rissoles or patties by shaping the meat filling into balls, flattening and cooking on the BBQ or in a pan.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve these sausage rolls warm with tomato chutney or sauce. They are great party snacks or lunchbox treats. To store, refrigerate or freeze them before baking for a quick option later. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or frozen in an airtight container.
Vary these pork and apple sausage rolls to suit your dietary needs
For gluten-free sausage rolls, use gluten-free puff pastry. To make them dairy-free, skip the milk brushing. For an onion and garlic-free version, swap them with finely diced fennel and a pinch of chilli flakes. You can also use chicken or turkey mince for a lighter alternative.
Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.
For more easy to make, healthy sausage roll recipes, click HERE.
Pork and Apple Sausage Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 clove/s garlic - peeled
- 1 red onion/s - peeled
- 2 Granny Smith apple/s - moisture rung from them
- 1 carrot/s - small & grated
- 30 g baby spinach - handful (or alternatively parsley leaves)
- ยฝ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- ยฝ tsp sea salt - or to taste
- ground black pepper - good grind
- 500 g free-range pork mince
- 1 sheet Carรชme All Butter Puff Pastry - I love the wholemeal spelt puff
- 2 tbsp milk (of choice) - to brush pastry
- 1 tsp chia seeds - black
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200ยฐC/400ยฐF (fan-forced) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a food processor grate your garlic, onion, apple, carrot and baby spinach. Alternatively, grate / finely chop by hand.
- Mix together with the thyme, mustard, salt, pepper and pork mince until well combined.
- Halve the sheet of puff pastry and divide the mince mixture evenly along the centre and length of both halves of the pastry.
- Roll and pinch together the seam, placing it face down on the baking tray.
- Brush with the milk, sprinkle with the chia seeds and cut into approx. 8 pieces (per log).
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Thermomix
- Chop the apple 10 seconds, speed 5, wring out the moisture and set aside. Chop the garlic, 5 seconds, speed 4. Add the onion, carrot and baby spinach. Chop 10 seconds, speed 5 (or until grated finely). Add back the apple.
- Add the thyme, mustard, seasoning and pork mince and mix reverse, 1 minutes, speed 3.
- Continue as above.
Serve
- Enjoy immediately with your preferred tomato chutney or sauce.
Make ahead
- Make and refrigerate or freeze in an airtight containber until ready to bake.
Notes
MYO pastry
This spelt pastry is perfect for sausage rolls (the savoury version).ยGluten-free
Use a gluten-free pastry for the sausage rolls.Dairy-free
Omit milk.Onion and garlic-free
Replace the onion and garlic with finely diced fennel (from half a small bulb) and a pinch of chilli flakes.Chicken or turkey
Also delicious with chicken or turkey mince.ย
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Quick Pantry Lentil Soup
Sometimes we have to rely on our pantry stores to whip a meal up quickly. This Quick Pantry Lentil Soup is one of my go to meals (along my my Quick and Easy Dhal). I pretty much always have the ingredients in my pantry and it has saved me many times when I’ve been caught short on time and ingredients. Whether youโre looking for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, this soup delivers a healthy, filling option perfect for any day of the week. It’s quick and easy to make and is a warming, nourishing bowl of plant based goodness.
Health benefits
This soup is packed with plant-based protein and fibre from lentils, making it an excellent choice for supporting digestion and maintaining steady energy levels. The spices like cumin, turmeric, and ginger not only enhance the flavour but also offer anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus, the addition of leafy greens like spinach boosts the nutrient content with essential vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
This lentil soup recipe uses simple ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Tinned tomatoes and lentils provide texture, while the broth ties it all together. A dollop of full-fat natural yogurt completes the dish for a creamy finish.
How to make this quick pantry lentil soup
Sautรฉ the garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and spices in olive oil, then add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils, and broth. Let everything simmer for 20 minutes before adding the spinach, which wilts quickly into the soup. For the Thermomix, chop and cook the ingredients in stages before simmering the soup.
Serving suggestions and how to store
Serve the soup in bowls topped with a dollop of yogurt for a creamy finish. Itโs perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and pairs nicely with crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for later use. To reheat, simply warm on the stove over low heat until hot.
Vary this quick pantry lentil soup to suit your dietary needs
This soup is highly versatile. For a garlic-free version, simply use garlic oil or omit it altogether. You can also swap the yogurt for coconut yogurt to make it dairy-free (and vegan) or skip it entirely. For those who canโt tolerate onions, replace them with fennel or leave them out and still enjoy a delicious meal.
For more delicious, easy to make healthy soup recipes, click HERE.
Quick Pantry Lentil Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil – extra virgin
- 4 clove/s garlic – minced
- 1 onion/s – diced
- 1 stick/s celery – finely chopped
- 1 carrot/s – diced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ยฝ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g diced tinned tomatoes
- 800 g can brown lentils – (or any lentil of your choice) rinsed, drained
- 500 ml stock or broth – your choice of chicken or vegetable
- ยฝ tsp sea salt – or to taste
- 50 g baby spinach – or kale or silverbeet
- 200 g natural, Greek or coconut yoghurt – to serve
Instructions
- In a medium size pot, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, celery, carrot and spices and saute for 4 minutes over a moderate heat.
- Now add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and broth or stock. If using homemade broth add an extra ยฝ tsp of sea salt. Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the spinach and stir for 1 minute until it wilts.
Thermomix
- Start with chopping the garlic – 3 sec, speed 6.
- Then add the onion and celery and chop, 4 seconds speed 5. You can add in the carrot here too, but I prefer to dice it.
- Add the spices and olive oil and cook 4 minutes, 100, speed 1.
- Now add the tomato paste, tomatoes, lentils and broth or stock. If using homemade broth add an extra ยฝ tsp of sea salt. Cook 20 minutes, 100, speed 2.
Serve
- Divide between four bowls, and serve with a blob of yoghurt.
Store
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Make ahead
- Re-heat in a pot over a low heat until just hot.
Notes
Onion-free
Leave out or replace with a small bulb of fennel.Garlic-free
Leave out or replace with a tablespoon garlic oil.ยDairy-free
Leave of the yoghurt or replace with coconut yoghurt. ย ยThis is one of my go to meals in the cooler months. ย Love to receive your thoughts and comments too (if you could also rate this recipe I’d be extra appreciative).ย
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This immune miso dressing is a quick and easy way to add a burst of flavour and nourishment to your meals. The lemon, white miso, and olive oil make it a delicious addition to salads, veggies, or grain bowls.
This Immune Miso Dressing truely is food as medicine and one of my favourite dressings. I love making salad dressings, they can completely transform a plain salad or a bowl of steamed vegetables into something special.
Health benefits
They also contribute valuable nutrition…the monounsaturated fats and antioxidants in extra virgin olive oil are immune protective and when served with salad and vegetables, actually enhance the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins found in them. The lemon juice and zest supports a healthy immune system and assists in the digestion of vitamins and minerals, most of which are more efficiently absorbed in an acidic environment. The miso is a fabulous source of probiotics to further support digestive and immune health.
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Why you should always avoid shop bought dressings
Looking at the ingredients list, even the โnaturalโ dressings are a nutritional disaster and need to be avoided. Most are a combination of highly processed vegetable oils, sugar (many of the dressings on the market list it as the third ingredient), sulphites and other damaging and allergenic additives. To read more about the dangers of vegetable oils and why we need to avoid them, click HERE.
Ingredients
The dressing is made with simple, wholesome ingredients, including white miso paste, garlic, lemon juice and zest, honey, and olive oil.
How to make this immune miso dressing
To make this dressing, combine white miso, crushed garlic, lemon juice and zest, honey, and olive oil in a jar. Shake the jar vigorously until everything is well combined. The ratio of olive oil to lemon juice should be about 3:1, but a little variation wonโt hurt. Add salt and pepper to taste (optional, remember the miso is naturally salty).
Serving suggestions and how to store
This dressing is perfect for drizzling over fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or even grilled meats. Store it in a jar in the fridge for up to four to five days, shaking well before each use to ensure itโs fully mixed.
Vary this immune miso dressing to suit your needs
For a garlic-free option, simply omit the garlic or substitute some of the olive oil with garlic-infused oil. To make it vegan, swap out the honey for maple syrup, which adds a slightly different but equally delicious sweetness.
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Immune Miso Dressing
Equipment
- In a jar, shake all ingredients together until they are well combined.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 clove/s garlic – crushed
- 1 lemon/s (small) juice and zest
- 1 tsp honey – raw or manuka
- 100 ml extra virgin olive oil (approx.)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a jar. You should aim for approx. 3 times the amount of olive oil to lemon juice. You don't have to be exact here, near enough is fine.
- Shake really well to combine.
Store
- In a jar in the fridge and keep for up to 4-5 days. Shake well each time you use it.
Notes
Garlic-free
Just leave it out or replace some of the olive oil with garlic oil if you tolerate it.ยVegan
Replace the honey with maple syrup. ย Let me know how you enjoy this delicious dressing, post a comment below.ยPumpkin Almond Hummus Salad
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