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IRON RICH RECIPES
 FROM HOLLY, KERRY, LAUREN, PETA, PEITA & JOE
April 26 – May 9 2010
Many females (and some men!) suffer from low iron – here are some tasty ways to include more iron in the diet without having red meat

Marinated tofu and cashew stir-fry (Serves 4)

1 cup raw cashews 2 tblsp peanut oil 2 x 200g packets marinated tofu, cubed 1 onion, sliced 1 bunch asian greens, leaves separated, trimmed, washed 150g oyster mushrooms 1 red capsicum, cut into strips 1 carrot, cut into thin strips ½ cup oyster sauce ½ cup water

1. Heat the wok on high heat, add raw cashews and toss until golden.  Remove.
2. Heat 1 tblsp oil and toss marinated tofu strips until crisp.  Remove.
3. Heat remaining oil, add onion and cook for 1 minute.  Add capsicum and carrot, cook for 1 minute. 
4. Add asian greens and mushrooms and cook until just tender.  Return tofu and cashews.
5. Combine water and oyster sauce.  Pour sauce in wok and stir through.

 

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