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Ingredients
Ingredients
Method
Method
- For a lactose-free version, use 1 tbsp olive oil rather than butter and Dijon mustard instead of horseradish.
- You can make this the day before you need it then microwave or bake in an ovenproof dish.
- Freezing instructions: Defrost then heat in the microwave to serve.
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Nutritional information explained
Carb counting
The carb values of these meals relate to the total amount of carbs from all ingredients. If you are carb counting, you may not need to include them all in calculating your insulin dose. Speak to your healthcare team if you're unsure.
Traffic light symbols / colours
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- Amber = medium
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Traffic lights for these recipes are determined by the whole portion size. Comparison of the traffic lights for different recipes should be based on 100g of each portion.