Wholegrain recipes for healthy family meals

Tomato meatball wraps

Use wholemeal wraps in this quick and tasty meal that kids'll love

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

• 500g minced beef
• 1 tsp mixed herbs
• 1 tbsp oil
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• 320g pack 8 wholemeal tortilla wraps
• 100g Cheddar cheese
• To serve: low fat soured cream

Mix the beef with the herbs and seasoning. Divide into 24 and roll into balls. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs for 10 minutes until golden.

Add the chopped tomatoes and puree and cook for a further 10 minutes. Warm the tortillas according to pack instructions.

Spoon the meatballs over the tortillas, sprinkle over the cheese and add a dollop of soured cream. Fold up and serve with salad.

Spaghetti fish supper

This recipe is a great way to introduce more fish into your family meals

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12-15 minutes
Serves 4

• 300g wholemeal spaghetti
• 1 tbsp oil
• 250g mushrooms, sliced
• 500g frozen coley or cod fillets, defrosted and diced
• 200g frozen peas, defrosted
• 100g frozen prawns, defrosted
• 1 packet mix for cheese sauce
• 300ml semi skimmed milk

Cook the spaghetti in boiling water for 12 minutes until al dente. Drain and return to the pan.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the mushrooms for 2-3 minutes, add the fish and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the peas and prawns and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Blend the packet mix with the milk and bring to the boil, stirring. Pour over the drained spaghetti and stir in the fish mixture.

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