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April 2012

 

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Good news for bean lovers 
LegumesBeans, beans are good for your heart... 

Despite the fact that legumes like kidney beans and lentils are linked to lower risk of heart disease and some cancers, many people don't eat them for fear of increased gas. But a new study from the US suggests that not everyone is affected and most people adjust after just a few weeks of eating them.  Read More...

A twist on traditional grains
Wheat, but not as you know it

You may have noticed a new 'ancient grain' popping up on the menu of restaurants and cafes lately: freekeh (pronounced free-ka). It looks a little like burghul and has a nutty, roasted flavour. But the freekeh on the menu is actually a grain that is more familiar than you might think...  Read More...

Recipe of the month
Mediterranean Bean Pasta 
 
Preparation time: 40 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves:  8  
 
Ingredients:

Gnocchi

  • 2 x 420g cans HEINZ Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce with no added salt, drained and pureed
  • 2 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup reduced fat ricotta cheese
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Tomato and Olive Sauce

  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 2 red onions, sliced
  • 8 flat mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 red capsicums, roasted, deseeded and sliced
  • 2 x 425g cans crushed tomatos with no added salt
  • 3/4 cup salt reduced vegetable stock
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste with no added salt
  • 1/2 cup black olives, pitted
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
  • basil and grated parmesan cheese, to serve  

Method

  1.  To prepare the gnocchi: Blend all the nigredients until smooth, taking care not to over work the dough. With floured hands roll the mixture into small ovals. Using a fork, press on one side to make an indent and flatten slightly. Set aside on a lightly floured surface.
  2. To prepare the tomato and olive sauce: Heat oil in a pan and add the onions, mushrooms and garlic. Cook lightly until onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the wine and simmer uncovered, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Add the capsicum, tomatoes, stock, tomato paste, olives and sugar. Simmer uncovered until mixture has thickened slightly. Stir in basil.
  4. Cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and toss in sauce, coating well. Serve, topped with basil and parmesan. 

Nutritional analysis per serve:

Energy 1989kJ, Protein 22g, Total Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 5g, Fibre 11g, Carbohydrates 56g, Sodium 478mg

 

Recipe kindly provided by Heinz.  
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In this issue
Good news for bean lovers
A twist on traditional grains
Recipe of the month
Spotlight on All-Bran Fibre Toppers

  

Kellogg's®All-Bran Fibre Toppers™ are a new and delicious way to get more fibre in your diet every day. They are crunchy buds made with natural wheat bran, oat fibre and psyllium, providing an excellent source of fibre which helps to promote a healthy digestive system. One serve provides 33% of your Dietary Intake for fibre.


For recipes using All-Bran Fibre Toppers™ go to www.all-bran.com.au.

Did you know?
Study shows swapping to wholegrains leads to greater reduction in body fat over 12 wks for older women. 
Quick Tip
Think Food Safety:  Most Aussie kids take a packed lunch to school, but 20% don't use frozen drink or ice brick to it cool.
Events

 

7 May, What's to Gain from Grains Web Cast (for nutrition professionals), Sydney 

20 - 22 May, Australasian Milling Conference, Gold Coast

20 - 22 May, Whole Grain Summit 2012, Minneapolis, USA
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