Daily Wellness Recipes

Broad bean and pecorino bruschetta recipe!
INGREDIENTS
2kg fresh broad beans, podded (to give about 400g) (see Notes)
1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil, plus extra to brush
3 rosemary sprigs
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, plus 1 extra garlic clove, halved
1 loaf ciabatta, cut into 8 thick slices
2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
100g Pecorino Sardo or Pecorino Romano, shaved

METHOD
1.Blanch broad beans in boiling salted water for 1 minute, then plunge into iced water and squeeze beans from skins. Set aside.
2.Warm oil, rosemary and chopped garlic in a pan over very low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to infuse oil. Don’t allow garlic to colour.
3.Add beans, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes or until beans are cooked and bright green.
4.Meanwhile, preheat a chargrill pan or grill to high. Brush ciabatta with oil, then grill for 1-2 minutes each side until golden and charred. Rub halved garlic over toasts.
5.Top toasts with beans and a drizzle of oil. Sprinkle with parsley, cheese and black pepper, then serve immediately.

Seared tuna with Fijian-Style potato curry recipe!
INGREDIENTS
800g sebago potatoes, peeled, cut into 4cm pieces
2 tbs ghee
1 onion, finely chopped
1 long green chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
2cm piece ginger, grated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 tsp brown mustard seeds
1/2 tsp chilli powder
10 fresh curry leaves, plus extra fried leaves (optional), to serve
11/2 tsp caster sugar
1/3 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
4 x 180g tuna steaks
Coriander leaves, to serve

METHOD
1.Place potato in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil over high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until par-cooked. Drain.
2.Heat the ghee in a frypan with a lid over medium heat.
3.Add onion and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
4.Add chilli, ginger, garlic and spices, and cook for a further 1 minute or until fragrant.
5.Add the potatoes, curry leaves and 1 cup (250ml) water.
6.Cover and cook for 10 minutes, shaking to prevent catching, then remove lid and cook for a further 5-10 minutes until potatoes start to crisp
7.Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp sugar and season. Keep warm.
8.Combine the vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt and remaining 1 tsp sugar in a bowl, stirring until dissolved.
9.Add red onion and toss to combine. Set aside.
10.Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue to high.
11.Season tuna and grill for 1 minute each side or until seared but still rare in the centre.
12.Remove from pan. Rest, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes.
13.Drain red onion. Add coriander leaves and toss to combine. Season.
14.Divide tuna and potato curry among plates.
15.Top with onion mixture, extra chilli and fried curry leaves, if using, to serve.

Minty lamb with beetroot and charred broccoli recipe!
INGREDIENTS
1/2 bunch mint, leaves chopped
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts, toasted
2 tbs grated parmesan
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2/3 cup (165ml) olive oil, plus extra to brush
12 x French-trimmed lamb cutlets
3 tsp dried mint
1 Kurrawong Organics broccoli, sliced lengthways
11/2 tbs lemon juice
100g watercress
2 Kurrawong Organics beetroots, cut into thin matchsticks
120g marinated feta, drained, crumbled

METHOD
1.Whiz the fresh mint, parsley, pine nuts, parmesan and garlic in a food processor until a paste. Gradually add 1/2 cup (125ml) oil and whiz until combined. Set aside.
2.Brush lamb with a little extra oil, then season and coat in dried mint. In a separate bowl, toss broccoli and 1 tbs oil. Preheat a chargrill pan to medium-high heat.
3.Cook broccoli, turning, for 3-4 minutes until lightly charred. Set aside. Cook lamb for 4 minutes each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking.
4.Whisk the lemon juice and remaining 1 tbs oil together in a bowl. Season.
5.Arrange broccoli, watercress, beetroot and feta on a platter. Top with the lamb, then drizzle over lemon dressing and mint pesto to serve.

Valli Little's Cajun ocean trout with pineapple salad
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp each ground cumin, coriander, sweet smoked paprika (pimenton) and fennel seeds
2 tbs olive oil
4 x 150g ocean trout fillets, skin removed, pin-boned
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, thinly sliced
2 Lebanese cucumbers, cut into thin wedges
1 long red chilli, seeds removed, thinly sliced
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup coriander leaves

METHOD
1.Combine the spices, 1 tbs oil and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the fish, turning to coat, then set aside for 15 minutes to marinate.
2.Heat the remaining 1 tbs oil in a frypan over medium heat and cook the fish for 2-3 minutes each side until almost cooked through. Remove from the pan, loosely cover with foil, then set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
3.Meanwhile, place the pineapple, cucumber, chilli and lime juice in a bowl, season, then toss to combine. Place on a serving platter and flake the trout over the top. Sprinkle with coriander to serve.