HEALTHY MEALS

>> MEAT KEBABS RECIPE with vegetables, served with a side salad and red sauce.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 500 g ground beef (or lamb), formed into meatballs
• 2 zucchinis, sliced into rounds
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 red onion, sliced
• Wooden skewers (soaked in water 30 min)
• Fresh parsley and dill for garnish
• Salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder (for seasoning)
• Salad: shredded carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes
• Sauce: ketchup or homemade tomato sauce with chili flakes

Simple preparation steps

1. Season the meatballs with salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder.
2. Assemble skewers: meatball, onion, zucchini, bell pepper, repeat.
3. Grill or pan‑fry the skewers 8–10 min, turning until browned & cooked through.
4. Arrange on a plate with fresh veggies, salad, and sauce.
5. Garnish with parsley/dill and serve hot.

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>>HERE’S THE FULL RECIPE FOR THE ASIAN ‑STYLE MIXED PLATTER:

Ingredients (serves 4)

1. Sweet Chili Meatballs
   • 500 g minced beef or pork
   • 2 tbsp soy sauce
   • 1 tbsp sesame oil
   • 1 egg
   • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
   • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce (plus extra for glaze)
   • 1 tsp garlic powder
   • Sesame seeds & chopped green onions for garnish
2. Sweet Chili Tofu
   • 400 g firm tofu, cubed
   • 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
   • 1 tbsp soy sauce
   • 1 tbsp sesame oil
   • 1 tsp ginger, grated
   • Sesame seeds & sliced green onions
3. Fried Rice
   • 2 cups cooked rice (day‑old)
   • 1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, peas, green beans)
   • 2 tbsp soy sauce
   • 1 tbsp sesame oil
   • 2 eggs, scrambled
   • Chopped green onions
4. Chili Noodles
   • 300 g egg noodles
   • 2 tbsp chili oil
   • 1 tbsp soy sauce
   • 1 tsp garlic, minced
   • Chopped red chili & green onions
5. French Fries
   • 4 large potatoes, cut into sticks
   • Oil for deep‑frying
   • Salt to taste
   • Fresh parsley for garnish
6. Dipping Sauce
   • ½ cup ketchup mixed with 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce.

Method

1. Meatballs: Mix mince, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder & chili sauce. Form balls, bake 15 min at 200 °C, then glaze with extra chili sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds & green onions.
2. Tofu: Toss tofu cubes in chili sauce, soy, sesame oil & ginger. Pan‑fry until golden, add sesame seeds & green onions.
3. Fried rice: Stir‑fry veggies in oil, add rice, soy sauce, scramble eggs in, finish with onions.
4. Noodles: Cook noodles, toss with chili oil, soy sauce & garlic; top with chili & onions.
5. Fries: Deep‑fry potato sticks until crisp, season with salt, garnish with parsley.
6. Assemble: Arrange all components on a large platter with a small bowl of the dipping sauce.

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>> STUFFED EGGPLANT (karniyarık), typically filled with minced meat, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs.

Ingredients (for 4 servings)

• 4 medium eggplants
• 300 g ground beef or lamb
• 2 tomatoes (1 sliced, 1 diced)
• 2 green peppers (1 sliced, 1 chopped)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt, pepper, cumin, paprika (to taste)
• Yogurt sauce: Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill (optional)

Simple steps

1. Prep the eggplants: halve them lengthwise, score the flesh, brush with oil, and bake/ grill 15–20 min until soft.
2. Make the filling: sauté onion & garlic, add ground meat, seasonings, chopped tomato, pepper, and tomato paste. Cook 10 min.
3. Stuff: scoop out some eggplant flesh, mix with filling, fill the halves, top with tomato & pepper slices.
4. Bake: place in oven (180°C) for 30–35 min until sauce thickens.
5. Serve: garnish with parsley; serve with yogurt-cucumber sauce on the side.

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>> Here’s the recipe for the Thai-style beef salad:

Ingredients

• 200g beef steak (sirloin or ribeye works well)
• Mixed greens (lettuce or romaine)
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
• Dressing: 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sugar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp chili (optional)

Method

1. Marinate & grill the beef with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook to medium‑rare, about 3–4 min per side. Rest 5 min, then slice thinly against the grain.
2. Mix the greens, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cilantro in a bowl.
3. Make dressing by whisking fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and chili.
4. Assemble the salad: toss veggies with dressing, top with sliced beef and sprinkle peanuts.

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