Whatever’s left over is perfect for packed lunch the next day too!
Finding the time to prepare healthy meals can often feel like an overwhelming task. With busy schedules and endless responsibilities, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of takeout or processed foods, sacrificing nutrition for convenience. But what if you could turn that around with just a week’s worth of simple, delicious dinners that not only save you time but also nourish your body?
This week, the FA60 squad is setting you up with 7 simple, delicious, and highest-rated recipes straight from our test kitchen! From delectable fire grilled steaks with mouthwatering veggies to hearty curry, we’ve lined up our dinner all-stars to give you a head start for next week’s meal prep.
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 11 minutes
Cook time: 9 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Looking for a fresh and bright dinner to finish off a long day? Our crowd-favourite antipasto pasta salad is nutritious, flavourful, and packed with texture!
- 400 g Pasta, cavatappi, shell, bowtie or elbow
- 100 g salami, chopped
- 100 g pepperoni, chopped
- 200 g Pecorino Romano cheese, or a similar Italian sharp cheese, diced
- 170 g black olives, drained and chopped
- 1 red capsicum, diced
- 1 green capsicum
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 28 g Italian Seasoning
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Check out the full recipe – here.
Artichoke and Caper Risotto
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Our beloved Artichoke and Caper Risotto is delicious as a side or on its own! Created with heart-healthy ingredients, this recipe is one of our all-stars for a reason!
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup short grain brown rice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 brown onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 g spinach, finely chopped
- 275 g artichoke hearts (jar), drained
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Check out the full recipe – here.
Barbecued Steak with Lime and Garlic Bean Puree
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 9 minutes
Total time: 19 minutes
Hearty, filling, and a perfect dinner to have on a Friday night, our Barbecued Steak with Lime and Garlic Bean Puree goes perfect with the occasional glass of wine. With a prep-time of less than 20 minutes, dinner is as easy as 1-2-3!
- 900 g beef steaks (of your choice), 4 x 225g steaks, fillet, sirloin, ribeye, or rump
- 400 g canned butter beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon thyme leaves
- 3 tsp lime rind, finely grated
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 200 g green beens, topped
- 300 g yellow squash, quartered
- lemon thyme leaves, enough to sprinkle before serving
- Olive oil spray
Check out the full recipe – here.
Beef and Cabbage Bowl
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
If you’re after a comforting dinner, our Beef and Cabbage bowl is sure to hit the spot! After an extra fibre and collagen kick too? Add in a few tablespoons of FA60’s Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen or Prebiotic Acacia Fibre.
- 400 g lean minced beef, max 5% fat
- 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 2 tbsp reduced salt soy sauce
- ¼ cup spring onions
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen, optional
- 1 tsp Prebiotic Acacia Fibre, optional
Check out the full recipe – here.
Barramundi with Dill and Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
If you’re looking for a foolproof dinner recipe, FA60’s Barramundi with Dill and Lemon Sauce never fails! A crowd favourite, this recipe is light yet filling–perfect for lunch the next day too!
- 680 g fresh barramundi, roughly 4 x 170g portions
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 3 lemons, cut 4 wedges and juice the rest
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 2 g a pinch of dried red chili
- 100 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 400 g zucchini
- 2 large zucchinis, sliced
- 300 g green beans
- 6 baby carrots, tops trimmed and washed
- 100 ml white wine
- 10 g fresh dill, chopped
Check out the full recipe – here.
Beef Fajita Bowl
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
The reviews don’t lie! Our Beef Fajitas recipe is part of this list for a reason. Packed with a rainbow of veggies plus an extra kick of collagen or fibre, it’s an easy dish to whip up when you’re looking to add some spice into your dinner rotation!
- 225 g beef sirloin strips
- 1 red capsicum, sliced in strips
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ red chilli, stem and seeds removed, minced, optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Pure Hydrolyzed Collagen, optional
- 1 tsp Prebiotic Acacia Fibre, optional
Fajita seasoning
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne powder
Guacamole
- 2 tbsp Guacamole
- or store bought Guacamole
Check out the full recipe – here.
Beef Massaman Curry
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
A fan of curry? Our Beef Massaman Curry was developed with only the very best ingredients in mind! Warm, flavourful, and filling, this recipe only gets better with time! You can count on your leftovers tasting even better than when you first had it.
- 650 g diced beef
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.50 tbsp cornflour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 300 ml beef stock
- 400 ml coconut cream
- 3 medium size potatoes cut into cubes
- 1 juice of 1 lime
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp ground cardamom
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp tamarind concentrate
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- rice
- 1 handful of coriander for serving (optional)
- 1 handful of peanuts for serving (optional)
Massamam paste (if you wish to make your own). Alternatively, 4-6 tbsp store bought sauce. Add until you reach your flavour desire.
- 1 chopped red onion
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 sticks lemongrass, with outer leaves removed and chopped into 3cm pieces
- 2 mild red chillies, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 2 tsp fish sauce
Check out the full recipe – here.
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