Make Healthy Meals

2 (14 ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 ounces baby spinach leaves
1 (14 ounce) can of chopped tomatoes
1 small red chilli, seeded and finely sliced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 red onion, finely sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil

Heat the oil in a  wok and add the cumin and onions, stir fry for approximately 5 minutes.  Add the garlic and chilli and stir fry a further 2 minutes.  Now add the chickpeas and tomatoes.  Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.  Add the spinach 1 minute before removing from heat and stir through.  Serve with rice or noodles.

8 ounces of risotto Arborio rice
5 ounces frozen peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 spring onions, finely sliced
12 asparagus tips
5 cups vegetable broth
4 ounces chopped mushrooms
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan.  Add the spring onions and sauté lightly for approximately 2 minutes.  Now add the rice and mix well until the rice is fully coated with the oil.  Add the asparagus tips, peas and 1 cup of stock.  Mix well.  Keep stirring over medium heat until almost all the liquid is absorbed, then add an additional cup of stock.  Keep repeating this process until the risotto is tender and cooked through.  You may need a little additional stock.

Add the spinach 1 minute before removing from heat.  Remove from heat and stir in the mascarpone cheese and serve immediately.