This recipe was sent to me by my mum,who thought that her beloved grandchildren might enjoy them! The first time I made them they didn’t even get a chance to go cold,as the children and I devoured them.I have since made them to take to our local playgroup end of term party,and once again,children and parents alike loved them.They are so simple and delicious,and a great way to get some extra veggies into your children.Perfect for picnics and lunchbags.I often pack a few in a tub for when we go shopping for child friendly snacks.I should imagine that these would be good served warm with pre dinner drinks or as part of a finger buffet.
Chickpeas are the base of this protein-packed sandwich filler. Add Tabasco and pickled jalapeños for a lunchtime kick. Each serving provides 197 kcal, 7.7g protein, 15.2g carbohydrate (of which 2.1g sugars), 10.1g fat (of which 0.8g saturates), 6.3g fibre and 0.45g salt.
Master the art of egg mayonnaise with Elly Curshen’s perfect recipe, complete with cornichons and a mustard dressing. Each serving provides 389 kcal, 15.5g protein, 5.4g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 33.2g fat (of which 5.6g saturates), 1.9g fibre and 0.9g salt.
This is a speciality of Nice and is filled with Niçoise salad ingredients. A great way to use up slightly stale bread, the recipe contains tuna and anchovies but if you are vegetarian, you could substitute with cheese (such as mozzarella or slices of goats’ cheese) or roasted peppers, aubergines, courgettes and mushrooms. Make this a day ahead and keep weighted down in the fridge so all the juices seep into the bread.
A speedy no-cook sandwich filler or salad topper, this spiced chicken mix will pep-up midweek mealtimes. Each serving provides 246 kcal, 19.3g protein, 2.3g carbohydrate (of which 1.8g sugars), 17.6g fat (of which 3.3g saturates), 0.4g fibre and 0.18g salt.