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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

Tuna, bean & baby spinach salad (Serves 4)

125g green beans, trimmed 2 tblsp olive oil 1 tblsp lemon juice ½ tsp chopped thyme 400g can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained 425g can Italian style tuna in oil, drained 1 bag baby spinach leaves, washed

1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2 mins until tender and bright in colour.  Remove, drain and set aside.
2. Heat a small saucepan over low heat.  Add the olive oil, lemon juice & thyme.  Stir for 2 mins until combined and warmed through.
3. rrange the spinach on a serving platter. Layer with green and white beans & tuna.  Drizzle with dressing and serve.

 

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