Recipes | Leah Itsines

Ready in: 10 minutesServes: 2 peopleIngredients: Olive oil, for cooking  1 x Macro Organic Mexican Textured Protein 1 garlic clove, crushed  1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp smoked paprika  1/2 tsp cumin Salt and Pepper to taste  2 wholegain wraps  3-4 cherry tomatoes, slcied  ½ red onion, sliced  ½ avocado, sliced  Fresh coriander, to serve Additionals: Jalapenos, corn, sour cream, lime juice.  Directions:  Add boiling water to the textured protein (cook according to packet instructions) and leave to soak. In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium to high heat. Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Add beans, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes to heat though well.  Add cooked textured protein to the pan and heat through.  Warm your wrap, add textured protein, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado and coriander. If you’d like a sauce, add some sweet chilli, japenese mayonnaise or something like a smear of  sour cream!  Eat! 

How good are home made burgers? This is a DELISH Fish burger with yummy chopped up asparagus. Try it for your next easy weeknight dinner!  Makes: 6 patties (serves 6)Cook time: 10 minutesPrep Time: 10 minutesIngredients:400g boneless firm white fish (ling, snapper, flat head etc)1 tablespoon red curry paste1 garlic clove1 spring onion, roughly chopped1 slice of bread1 handful of corianderSalt and pepper to taste½ lime, squeezed5 – 6 asparagus spears, sliced thinly6 bread rolls (one for each)Olive oil, for cookingTopping Ideas:2 – 3 Asparagus spears, peeled1 medium tomato, sliced thinly1 small red onion, sliced1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced thinly2-3 tablespoons Kewpie mayonnaiseDirections: In a blender add fish, curry paste, garlic, spring onion, bread, coriander, salt, pepper and lime juice. Blitz until it becomes a fine paste and everything is sliced evenly. Place mixture into a bowl. Slice asparagus spears thinly and add into the bowl. Fold the asparagus through the mixture. Divide the mixture into 6 balls and shape each ball into a patty. In a medium non-stick pan, add a splash of olive oil and heat over a medium high heat. Lay the patties into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly golden and cooked through. Toast your bread and add some toppings! The ones I have listed are a guide, but addyour own favourites!Tips: Lightly grill the asparagus beforehand for more flavour!Alternatives: This can be done with chicken mince or skinless salmon fillets.  

This is an ideal meal prep dish that can be eaten warm or cold as a salad – whetherit’s at your desk for lunch or as I like to daydream about, lunch by the pool. The Mix-a-mato® tomatoes are an awesome colour pop and the blend of flavours from all thedifferent tomato varieties makes this dish a standout.Serves: 2Cook time: 15 minutesPrep time: 10 minutesIngredients:2 cups spiral pasta, uncooked½ cup Broccolini® chopped1 tablespoon basil pesto½ cup Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes, halved5-10 whole Kalamata olives, pitted1 cup baby spinach1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons1 teaspoon parmesan cheese1 teaspoon pepita seedsDirections: 1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions.2. Heat a medium pan with a splash of olive oil over medium high heat. PlaceBroccolini® and zucchini into the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes. Then addolives, baby spinach and Mix-a-Mato® tomatoes. Toss for 3-4 minutes untiltomatoes have begun to soften.3. Add cooked into the pan and toss to warm through. Add pesto to the pan andmix through. Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle parmesan cheese and pepitaseeds over the top.

YUM! What a quick and easy dinner! Tuna is a staple in my house and I absolutely love it.  Ingredients 2 x Sirena Tuna Savoury Onion Flavour 2 large potatoes  1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 avocado, diced  1 garlic clove, sliced  Large handful fresh basil, roughly torn Pinch of salt  ½ lemon, squeezed to taste  Olive oil, for dressing  Directions: Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.  Boil some water in a deep pot and par-boil your potatoes for 15 minutes. Once boiled, place into the oven for 40 minutes with a splash of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt.  Into a small bowl, add cherry tomatoes, avocado, garlic, basil, lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and the two cans of tuna. Mix well.  Once the potatoes are cooked and soft inside, slice in half and divide the salsa between the two.  EAT!  Tips: You can choose to dress with a little balsamic glaze for something a little sweeter. 

This is SUCH a delicious protein brownie and can be enjoyed at ANY time of the day! It's the perfect 3pm or post workout snack. Plus, it can easily be made vegan for all my vegan friends! YAY! I love enjoying these with a bit of yoghurt and fresh berries. YUM! Makes: Approx 12 brownies Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients:  1.5 cups Spelt Flour (or any other choice of flour) 1 cup Whey Chocolate Protein Powder  1/2 cup of Cacao 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/3 cup Coconut oil (Melted) 1 cup of Maple Syrup or Rice malt syrup 2/3 cup Coconut Milk 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Extract Pinch of saltOptional: 1/4 cup blueberries  Tip: 1. You can use another flavour of protein powder if you like! Simply add another 1/4 cup of cacao. 2. If this mixture is a little dry, add a little more coconut milk. Directions:  Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Add flour, protein powder, cacao and salt into a bowl and mix well. Make a well in the flour and then pour all the wet ingredients in.  Mix well until all combined. If it is looking dry, add a little more coconut milk.  Pour into a deep lined baking tray and spread evenly from edge to edge.  Place into the oven for 20 minutes. Using a fork or a skewer, place into the middle of the brownie and if it comes out clean, its ready!  Slice and EAT! 

Serves: 4Cook time: 20 minutesPrep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus (6-7 spears)15 cherry tomatoes, left whole2 garlic cloves3 tablespoons basil pesto1-2 cups rocket2 cups penne, uncookedOlive oil, for cookingSalt and pepper   Directions: Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Set aside. On a lined baking tray, add asparagus, tomatoes, garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place into the oven for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes have begun to burst. Chop asparagus spears into small bite size pieces and add into a bowl with the tomato, garlic and cherry tomatoes. Add in cooked pasta and pesto. Mix well to ensure the pasta is covered with the pesto! Add the rocket, season with salt, pepper and mix. Eat warm or cold. Tips: Swap rocket for baby spinach or penne for a spiral pasta for something different! Alternatives: You can also add some shredded roast chicken in the salad for some extra protein.

Makes: 20 balls / serves: 4Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutes  Ingredients:2 apples, cored and grated (Royal Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady or Granny Smith) 250g pork mince 250g beef mince 1 small brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small handful of parsley, roughly chopped5-6 mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 egg ½ cup breadcrumbs (more if needed) Salt and pepper, to your preference  Directions:  In a large mixing bowl, add ALL ingredients and mix well.  Roll 1-2 tbsp of the mixture into a ball at a time and place onto a plate. Place into the fridge to ‘set’ for 20 minutes.  Heat a large pan with a splash of olive oil and cook the meatballs for 7-10 minutes or until compleletly cooked through.  Serve with a salad or as an entree to your meal!  Tip: These can be frozen raw! They will last up to three months in the freezer (how great is that!) Defrost in the fridge and cook. 

Looking for a new easy, high protein breakfast that tastes like you've treated yourself to having brunch at your local café? If yes, this is DEFINITELY the recipe for you!   Black Bean Shakshuka with Spelt & Chia Dippers Ready in: 20 minutesServes: 4 peopleIngredientsOlive oil, for cooking4 eggs2 x 400g cans of crushed tomatoes 1 x 400g can of black beans, drained and rinsed1 small brown onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp nutmeg½ tsp cumin½ tsp allspice Pinch of cinnamonFresh basil leaves, to taste 4 slices of Macro Organic Spelt and Chia seed bread  Directions:  In a deep pan, add a splash of olive oil and heat over a medium - high heat.  Add onion and garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.  Add tomatoes, nutmeg, cumin, all spice, cinnamon and fresh basil. Add beans.  Cook for 3-4 minutes until bubbling. Crack eggs directly into the sauce and pop a lid over the top. Cook for 5-6 minutes (or until eggs are cooking to your liking). Toast the Macro organic Spelt and chia bread and slice into strips (these are your dippers!)  Eat straight from the pan! Dip your toast into the pan and enjoy.  Hot Tip: You can make in little individual ramekins for single serves!

Ready in: 40 minutesServes: 4 people Ingredients:Olive oil, for cooking3 short cut bacon rashers, diced1 brown onion, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, crushed 4 cups butternut pumpkin, chopped1 large leek, washed and sliced 2 small carrots, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional) 1L of vegetable stock (more if needed)4 slices Macro Organic Ancient Grain Bread1 tsp garlic granules (fresh if you don’t have!) Directions:  Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius.  In a deep pot, add a splash of olive oil and heat over a medium - high heat.  Add bacon, onion and garlic and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.  Add pumpkin, leek, carrots, salt, pepper, chilli flakes and stir. If you wanted a little extra flavour, add some curry powder (see tip!)  Stir for 2 minutes until everything is coated and heated through.  Add vegetable stock and leave to cook for 30 minutes or until vegetables have softened.  Meanwhile, slice the bread up into small cubes and coat with a splash of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic granules. Place into the oven for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden.  Blend soup with a stick blender (or regular blender) until your desired consistency.  Add soup to a bowl and sprinkle croutons on top.  Serve!  Tips For extra flavour, you can add a tablespoon of curry powder!  Make this in bulk and freeze into single serves. This will last in the freezer for 3 months! 

Lentils give a great texture to a patty - and I absolutely love them! They're great for a plant based source of protein and a great staple to have In your pantry at all times. Once these patties are made,  layer it on a burger bun and top with your favourites! Makes: 6 patties Ingredients: 600g beef mince 3 mushrooms, finely grated 1 400g can of brown lentils, drained and rinsed 1 small brown onion, diced or grated1/4 cup bread crumbs2 tbsp soy sauce  1 egg2 tbsp parsley, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste  Olive oil, for cooking  Directions:  In a large mixing bowl, add mince, mushrooms, drained lentils, brown onion, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.  Once mixed, shape into small burger patties. If these are a little sticky or having trouble staying together, add a little breadcrumb until the mixture is firm. In a deep non-stick pan, heat a splash of olive oil over medium high heat. Add patties into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.  Once cooked - build your burger! Or eat with a side salad.  Hope you loved this recipe! Love Leah x 

Beets are in season and they are GREAT raw .... I know, you're probably thinking "ummmm Leah??" But I promise you, It's delicious!  Ready in: 10 minutesServes: 4 people Ingredients Olive oil, to dress  2 large Macro organic beetroots, peeled and grated  1 large fennel, grated  2 green apples, cored and grated  ½ lemon, juiced (or to taste) 3-4 coriander sprigs, roughly torn   Directions:  Add grated beetroot, fennel and apples into a bowl and mix well.  Drizzle olive oil and lemon over the top and mix.  Serve!  Tips For extra flavour, you can grate carrots and shred some capsicum, If you want to swap apple, swap for some shredded snow peas.

Oh my goodness, how GOOOOD is this zucchini cannelloni!?It's SO light, simple and bloody delicious!  Serves 6Ingredients: 5 large zucchinis, sliced thinly lengthways (use a mandolin if possible!)2 garlic cloves, crushed500g light ricotta100g dodoni feta250g frozen spinach, thawed 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp chilli flakes 2.5 cups nap sauce 5 basil leaves + more to serve  Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil - for cooking4 tbsp parmesan cheese Directions:  Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees celsius.  In a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, spinach, feta, garlic, nutmeg, chilli, basil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.  Lay one piece of the zucchini flat on the bench and place 1 tbsp of mixture at one end. Roll towards the other end, wrapping tightly. Toothpick shut.   Lay the zucchini flat in a deep baking tray (zucchini end side down so it doesn't unravel) and repeat with the rest of the mixture.  Pour Napoletana sauce over the top and sprinkle the parmesan. Place into the oven for 30 minutes. Serve!