Rapeseed oil - a healthy choice

The health benefits of olive oil are well-documented, but spare a thought for rapeseed oil. It's one of the healthiest oils you can use containing essential fatty acids which can help control cholesterol and significant amounts of Vitamin E. Try these scrumptious recipes

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Open Halloumi and pepper sandwich

Serves 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes

250g halloumi cheese Zest and juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil 1 ciabatta loaf 200g chargrilled peppers in oil, drained

Cut the halloumi into 8 slices. Mix together the lemon zest, juice and 2 tbsp oil. Add the cheese and marinate for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the bread in half and each in half again lengthways. Brush each side with the remaining oil and griddle for 1-2 minutes each side until golden and crisp.

Griddle the cheese for one minute on each side until golden. Top the bread with the peppers and then the cheese. Drizzle over the remaining lemon mixture.

Warm Thai chicken salad

Serves 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-10 minutes

400g chicken breast, cut into 1cm slices 1 tsp Thai green curry paste 3 tbsp Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil 200g medium egg noodles 300g beansprouts Zest and juice of 1 large lime

Mix the chicken with the Thai curry paste.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken for 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to pack instructions, drain and run under cold water to cool. Stir the beansprouts into the noodles. Mix the lime zest and juice with the remaining oil, season. Toss into the noodles.

Serve the noodles topped with the chicken. Garnish with coriander and lime wedges.