Culinary Chemistry: A Date Night Menu to Impress

This Valentine's Day, spice up your date night or treat yourself with our exclusive, easy-to-make recipes that are not only delicious but also jam packed with all the nutrients you need. Picture a tasty beef nachos to share, followed by a delicious teriyaki salmon, and finish with a decadent tiramisu. These dishes are not just eye candy; they're cupid-approved delights. Whether you’re wooing a special someone or treating yourself, transform your kitchen with our Valentine's Day menu. Who needs a date when you have a plate full of love? Brace yourself for a taste bud tango.

Entree: Healthy Nachos To Share

(452kcal, 34g C, 33g P, 19g F)


Kick off your date night with our tasty Healthy Nachos – a great way to kick off a romantic evening and still leave room for the main course!


Ingredients (serves 1)

Fist size (90g) extra lean beef mince, raw

12 chips (25g) tortilla corn chips (mission)

1 ½ or 90g small tomatoes, diced

1 tsp (5g) taco spice mix

½ regular 125g can (40g) canned corn, no added salt

½ regular 125g can (40g) canned black beans

¼ cup (30g) light mozzarella

1 heaped tbsp (30g) light sour cream

2 tbsp (50g) salsa

2 cups (40g) lettuce

Method

  1. Cook beef mince using taco spice mix.
  2. Add additional raw ingredients in the order desired, enjoy!



Mains: Teriyaki Salmon, Greek Salad & Grains

(454 kcal, 35g P, 32.3g C, 20.4g F)

Savour the mouthwatering delight of Teriyaki Salmon with Greek Salad & Grains – a perfect balance of juicy goodness, spice and fresh flavours.


Ingredients (serves 1)

120g (raw) fillet of skinless salmon

1 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp sriracha (optional)

1 tsp sweet chilli sauce

1/2 tsp minced ginger

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp teriyaki sauce


Additional Ingredients

1/2 cup (65g cooked) brown rice & quinoa mix

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup red onion, diced

2 tbsp (15g) greek-style feta

1 tsp red wine vinegar


Method

  1. Marinate salmon fillet in sauces for 1-2 hours or overnight.
  2. Cook salmon in an air fryer/oven/frying pan to your liking.
  3. Prepare Greek salad - dice up cucumber, tomatoes, red onion & feta.
  1. Add to a bowl with red wine vinegar & mix until combined.
  2. Cook brown rice & quinoa as per packet instructions.
  3. Once your salmon is cooked, place it on a plate with your Greek salad & brown rice/quinoa.

 


Desert: Low-calorie Tiramisu

(452 kcal, 26.9g P, 47.7g C, 14g F)

Keep the romance alive with our classic Tiramisu – a sweet, indulgent finale that's sure to leave mouths watering for more.


Ingredients (serves 1)

6 corn thins

1/2 cup (100g) coconut yoghurt

1 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup

1 tsp TNT Chocolate Recover OR cacao powder

1 cup (100g) strawberries

1 tsp instant coffee OR 1 shot coffee

3/4 scoop (25g) TNT Ignite Pro


Method

  1. Add coffee to a bowl & add 1 tbsp of boiling water (let it cool in the fridge/freezer).
  1. Add maple syrup to the bowl with the coffee.
  2. Add yoghurt to a bowl with protein powder & mix until combined.
  3. Cut strawberries into small pieces & set aside.
  4. Dip 1 corn thin into the coffee & flip so both sides get covered.
  5. Add the corn thin to a plate & add some yoghurt mix.
  6. Dip another corn thin into the coffee & then add on top of yoghurt.
  7. Repeat this process until you have all 6 corn thins stacked.
  8. Top with Chocolate Recover or cacao powder.
  9. Serve with strawberries.

Savour The Love

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