Recipe 1: Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

• 4 Bell Peppers (any color) - 128 kcal
• 150g of Quorn (Vegetarian mince) - 168 kcal
• 1 small onion, diced - 30 kcal
• 1 clove garlic, minced - 5 kcal
• 200 g of canned diced tomatoes - 32 kcal
• Salt, pepper, and herbs to taste - 0 kcal
• 150g of cooked brown rice - 165 kcal
• 50g shredded Gouda cheese - 188 kcal

Approximate Calories per serving: 359 kcal

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C. Cut off the tops of the peppers, remove the seeds and set aside.
2. In a pan over medium heat, sauté the onions, garlic, and Quorn with some olive oil until the onions are soft.
3. Add the tomatoes, brown rice, and season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Stuff the peppers with this mixture and place in a baking dish. Top each pepper with shredded Gouda cheese.
5. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and the peppers are tender.

Recipe 2: Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry

Ingredients:

• 200g of broccoli florets - 70 kcal
• 200g of button mushrooms, sliced - 44 kcal
• 1 clove garlic, minced - 5 kcal
• 50g spring onions, sliced - 16 kcal
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce - 9 kcal
• 1 tablespoon oyster mushroom sauce (a great vegetarian alternative to traditional Oyster sauce) - 9 kcal
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil - 240 kcal
• Salt and pepper to taste - 0 kcal
• 150g of cooked jasmine rice to serve - 206 kcal

Approximate Calories per serving: 300 kcal

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add the garlic and spring onions. Fry for a minute till fragrant.
2. Add the mushrooms, stir fry for another 2 minutes.
3. Add the broccoli florets, and stir fry for 4-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Season with light soy sauce, oyster mushroom sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Serve over jasmine rice.

Fun factoid: Did you know that bell peppers are a great source of Vitamin C? In fact, they contain up to 3 times more Vitamin C than an orange! Enjoy this boost to your immune system while you cook these hearty dishes.