Pregnancy recipes

Piri Piri Spice Mix

Portuguese spice mix made famous by the South African chain Nandos. Also known as Peri Peri.

Rating: (1)Serves: 12Cooking Method: N / AReady In: 15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: N/A
MED
Energy Density
2.6kcal/g
MED
Fat
0.4g / serving
LOW
Saturates
0.1g / serving
HIGH
Sugars
1.5g / serving
HIGH
Salt
1.3g / serving
HIGH
Fibre
1.2g / serving
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Suitable for:HalalLong-lifePescetarianPregnancyVeganVegetarian

Pesto

Classic basil sauce. Also known as pistou.

Rating: (1)Serves: 6Ready In: 15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: N/A
HIGH
Energy Density
4.6kcal/g
HIGH
Fat
14g / serving
HIGH
Saturates
1.7g / serving
LOW
Sugars
0.1g / serving
LOW
Salt
0.1g / serving
LOW
Fibre
0.4g / serving
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Suitable for:FreezerHalalKetogenicLong-lifePartyPescetarianPregnancyQuickVeganVegetarian

Flour Tortillas

Thin home-made wraps free of additives

Rating: (1)Serves: 16Cooking Method: dry fryReady In: 2 hours Prep Time: 1 hours 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins
MED
Energy Density
2.9kcal/g
MED
Fat
5.1g / serving
MED
Saturates
0.7g / serving
LOW
Sugars
0g / serving
MED
Salt
0.3g / serving
LOW
Fibre
0.7g / serving
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Suitable for:FreezerHalalKosherLong-lifePescetarianPregnancyVeganVegetarian

Sambal Oelek

A simple and fantastic chilli sauce used in lots of other dishes

Rating: (1)Serves: 36Cooking Method: N / AReady In: 15 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: N/A
LOW
Energy Density
0.4kcal/g
LOW
Fat
0g / serving
LOW
Saturates
0g / serving
LOW
Sugars
0.7g / serving
HIGH
Salt
0.3g / serving
HIGH
Fibre
0.2g / serving
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Suitable for:HalalKetogenicKosherLong-lifePescetarianPregnancyQuickVeganVegetarian

Chinese-style chicken casserole

A chicken and bacon casserole with a Chinese-style twist

Rating: (1)Serves: 4Serve With: Crusty BreadCooking Method: PanReady In: 1 hours 15 mins Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins
LOW
Energy Density
1.3kcal/g
MED
Fat
53g / serving
MED
Saturates
25g / serving
LOW
Sugars
9.1g / serving
HIGH
Salt
5.1g / serving
LOW
Fibre
4.5g / serving
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Suitable for:PregnancyQuick

Chinese-style fried rice

Quick and simple dish based on char siu pork

Rating: (1)Serves: 2Cooking Method: FryReady In: 45 mins Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins
MED
Energy Density
1.8kcal/g
MED
Fat
26g / serving
LOW
Saturates
5.2g / serving
HIGH
Sugars
33g / serving
HIGH
Salt
9.2g / serving
LOW
Fibre
6.3g / serving
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Suitable for:PregnancyQuick

Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew

Tender beef and noodles in a spicy thai broth. Perfect winter food!. Also known as Bo Kho.

Rating: (1)Serves: 4Serve With: NoodlesCooking Method: SautéReady In: 3 hours Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins
LOW
Energy Density
0.8kcal/g
LOW
Fat
19g / serving
LOW
Saturates
4.2g / serving
LOW
Sugars
7.6g / serving
MED
Salt
3.8g / serving
LOW
Fibre
5.5g / serving
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Suitable for:HalalKosherPregnancy