Open the newspaper on any one day and you’re bound to find a new diet that promises to help you weigh less, look better and live longer. Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what really works. Rather than following the latest celebrity diet, Tesco firmly believe that all it takes is a healthy balanced diet and a sensible level of activity to make you look and feel good. Which is why they’ve charged their team of chefs and nutritionists to come up with a brand new range of nutritionally balanced, chilled, prepared meals. The result? Eat Live Enjoy – a selection of chilled ready-prepared meals, that are full of flavour AND good for you.
There’s no shortage of mouthwatering options to choose from. Tesco have looked to Spain, Italy and beyond for inspiration, as well as using the best that Britain has to offer. For pasta lovers, there’s Chicken and Three Mushroom Tagliatelle and Roasted Vegetable and Feta Pasta – two mouthwatering pasta dishes that keep an eye on the calories without compromising on flavour. If you’re looking for comfort food, the tagliatelle does the job – complete with tender pieces of tender chicken breast, chestnut mushrooms and pecorino cheese all blended in a creamy, Madeira-rich sauce, topped with a handful of baby leaf spinach. For something fresher, try Strozzapretti pasta topped with roasted Mediterranean vegetables, crumbled tangy feta and rocket leaves.
For those in search of a more Eastern flavour, there’s Red Thai Curry with Jasmine rice. Packed with authentic Thai flavours like coconut milk, lemongrass and fish sauce, this tender chicken curry comes served with sticky rice and crisp green beans and red peppers. If you prefer warm, fragrant Indian spices, try Tandoori Chicken with Aromatic Spice. Tesco marinate succulent chicken in Tandoori spices and cook it gently in rich, chilli-spiced tomato sauce, made with yogurt and ginger. Served with aromatic coriander rice, baby spinach and red peppers for a well-rounded, balanced meal.
Head back towards the West and try Moroccan spiced chicken with giant cous cous. These nutty pearls of cous cous are flavoured with sun-dried tomato and fresh coriander, served alongside spiced chicken breast marinated in a traditional tagine style sauce made with apricots, tomatoes and smoked paprika.
Or for a burst of Spanish sunshine, there’s authentic Chicken and Prawn Paella. Smoky chicken, succulent king prawns and spicy chorizo slowly cooked together with paprika, seasoned Arborio rice, green peas, tomatoes and peppers.
For a fresh, hearty, home-grown treat, try Pea soup with Wiltshire Ham Hock. Fresh vibrant green peas blended with mint and crème frâiche and finished with braised Wiltshire ham hock, shredded Savoy cabbage and edamame beans. Perfect for lunch on the go, a quick and easy supper or a warming snack.
Whether you’re watching your weight or just looking for the option that’s best for you and your family’s health, you can feel confident that Tesco new range of chilled, prepared meals are delicious, healthy and prepared with care.