High Protein Summer Recipes

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso offers a lighter flavor, while soy sauce is more accessible.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Trout is a healthier fish option, and canned salmon is budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Cut the aubergines into thick wedges or 2–3 cm cubes and place them on a baking tray.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the aubergines and season with salt and pepper.

Bake the aubergines for 15 minutes until slightly tender.

In a bowl, mix white miso paste, honey, extra virgin olive oil, toasted sesame oil, tamari, minced red chilli, and lime juice to create the marinade.

Remove the aubergines from the oven and place the salmon fillets on top.

Brush the salmon generously with the marinade.

Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and sesame seeds before serving.

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