Food Maths: Panko Breadcrumbs
THIS WEEK’S SUPERMARKET: Sainsbury's
HERO INGREDIENT: Blue Dragon Panko Breadcrumbs
1.Spaghetti, Kale & Pangrattato
INGREDIENTS
- 250g of De Cecco Spaghetti
- 200g of pre-sliced kale (1 packet)
- 1 packet of walnut pieces
- Pangrattato topping: 3-4 tbsp of Blue Dragon Panko breadcrumbs, 1 garlic clove finely chopped and 1 handful thyme leaves, finely chopped
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3-4 tbsp of Parmesan
METHOD
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Mix the breadcrumbs with the finely chopped garlic and thyme leaves. Fry in a pan.
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Meanwhile, pan-fry the kale and walnuts with plenty of olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Put the spaghetti in the simmering water and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain the spaghetti.
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Stir in with the kale and walnuts with plenty of olive oil. Season.
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Serve with a generous amount of pangrattato and Parmesan per bowl.
2.Mozzarella And Dijon Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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2 x free-range chicken breasts, sliced length ways
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150g of Blue Dragon Panko breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp of plain flour
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150g of mozzarella
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1 handful of basil leaves
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1-2 tsp of Maille Dijon original mustard
METHOD
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Slice the chicken breasts length ways so they can be opened like a book. Gently bash with a rolling pin.
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Place the slices of mozzarella inside with basil, black pepper and salt. You can then add a thin layer of Dijon mustard per chicken.
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Fold the flesh back over. Repeat the process with the second one.
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Dip the breasts in flour, eggs and then breadcrumbs.
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Place on a baking sheet and roast for approximately 25-30 minutes.
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Serve with rice, mashed potato or green beans.
3. DIY Veggie Dippers
INGREDIENTS
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1-2 Clarence Court eggs, whisked in a bowl
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150g of Blue Dragon Panko breadcrumbs
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1 tbsp of sundried tomato paste
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1-2 peppers, sliced into chunks
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1 aubergine, sliced into 1cm rounds
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2 courgettes, sliced into 1cm round
Optional: Paprika, oregano, thyme, mint, garlic powder, chilli powder
METHOD
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Preheat oven to 180°C-190°C.
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Mix the breadcrumbs with paprika and any other spices you might like. You can add some sundried tomato purée for further flavour.
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Now, tip the vegetables into the egg and then the flavoured breadcrumbs.
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Place each one on a greased baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes or until cooked.
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Dip into mayonnaise with half a garlic to make a quick aioli or use Maille aioli sauce.
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