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Budget Family Meals

Why budgeting is better for your health:
There is much speculation and conjecture regarding effectively healthy meals at affordable prices. Due to the current financial crisis, we are all much more aware of the 'pinch' on family budgets and as a result of this, the compromises that can occur to the food provided for children and adults. But does it have to be this way? Extensive studies by Business Media show that there are many creative ways to keep the budget and your meals lean (2004).

For some creative ideas that add variety to your everyday meals without breaking your budget, visit our new Everyday Meal Ideas section.

There is a general trend in fast food chains to 'supersize'
every meal. Portion control is a preliminary key to
increasing the value of a meal whilst maintaining the
nutritional quality.

Try keeping your portion size and budget in
check with these recipes:


Avocado icon July Feature Recipe

Confetti Pizza

Spicy Fried Rice with Prawns and Avocado

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 x 23cm pizza bases
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ cups (375ml) tomato salsa
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 avocados, cut into small cubes
  • 1½ cups (180g) corn kernels,
    fresh or canned
  • 3 shallots / spring onions, chopped
  • 1 cup (125g) diced red capsicum
  • ½ - 1 cup (60 - 125g) chopped
    green chilli
  • 3 cups (375g) crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves

Preparation:

  • Heat oven to hot (250º C).
  • Place pizza bases on oven trays and brush with olive oil. Spread with salsa and sprinkle on garlic.
  • Evenly distribute diced avocado, corn, spring onions, capsicum, chilli and feta and sprinkle on oregano.
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over each pizza and bake until the crusts are golden brown and cheese bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  • Cut into wedges and serve at once.
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