Poor or small appetites

CANutrition Tip: San chou bau is a delicious and easy meal to eat. This version is loaded up with the umami flavours known to help lift dull tastes buds, tempt small appetites and it is a good option if you are trying to contain your weight. 

Ingredients

1 tbsp peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
500g lean pork mince
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 long red chilli, seeds removed, chopped finely
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tsp sesame oil
1 cup beansprouts, trimmed
12 large lettuce leaves
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
3/4

Prep: 40mins (+ 1-2 hours cooling time)
Bake: 1 hour

A hearty sandwich filled with a selection of lean protein options, some healthy fats and greens is a great lift into the later half of the day

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Ingredients 

3 eggs
2 tbsp cream or 11/2 tbsp milk
pepper and salt
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp grated cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Optional is to serve with wholegrain toast

Method

Crack the eggs into a large mug, add the salt, pepper and cream. Beat well with a fork
In a small to medium fry pan (the pan size is important), add a tbsp of butter. Heat the pan to a medium heat
When the butter is starting to froth, add in the egg mixture.
Using a large egg flip, gently move the egg mixture around the pan. Also gently

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