Turmeric, lentil and lemon soup

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, finely chopped
3 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
500ml (2 cups) gluten-free salt-reduced vegetable stock
135g (3/4 cup) French green lentils, rinsed, drained
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
150g green beans, trimmed, sliced
100g trimmed kale, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Natural yoghurt, to serve (optional)


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Notes: add chicken, leave out the lemon

Spiced couscous and chickpea patties with carrot salad

2 tablespoons currants
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon boiling water
1/2 cup couscous
1/2 cup boiling water, extra
1 large red onion, halved
2 x 400g cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil, for shallow-frying
2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthways, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Plain Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

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