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Meat-free Monday veggie fingers in tomato fondue

This dish works as a main, a quick snack, or a shared appetiser and is perfect for days when you need a break from holiday indulgence.

After days of festive feasting, sometimes you just want a meal that’s a bit lighter. Veggie fingers in tomato fondue is a quick, easy-to-make dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour. It’s perfect for those evenings when you want something filling without spending ages in the kitchen. Recipe compliments of McCain.

 

Prep time: 15 min | Total time: 25 min | Serving size: 4

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp Butter
  • 1 each Onion finely chopped
  • 1 Glove Garlic
  • 2 cups Tomato Passata
  • ½ cup Plain Yoghurt
  • 20g Basil leaves
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 12 each Veggie Fingers

Method

 

  1. Pre heat oven to 180°C . Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions and garlic and fry until soft and translucent for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato passata, then reduce heat and let the tomato cook for about 8 mins.
  4. Stir in plain yoghurt and half chopped basil leaves.
  5. Grease a deep baking tray then line McCain veggie fingers in one layer.
  6. Pour the tomato fondue on top of the veggie fingers, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, then bake in the oven at 180°C for 10mins or until the cheese has melted.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining basil and Serve.

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