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Load-shedding-friendly suppers

When the power is out it can be a real challenge to prepare a proper supper for your child. These tasty no-fuss recipes will help you get a healthy and nutritious meal on the table even when the load-shedding schedule is working against you. 

WRAP ROLLUPS

These rollups are quick and easy to make and can be served with slices of apple and cubes of cheese for a delicious finger food supper. We used Squish 100% Pear + Sweet Potato Puree, but you could choose any of the Squish flavours for variety – try Apple, Beetroot + Guava, Butternut + Carrot or Summer Berries. Squish 100% Fruit and Veg Purees are the perfect solution for busy parents, they’re made with quality fruit and veg and contain no colourants, preservatives, flavourants or added sugar. 

Ingredients

4 wraps

1 x 110ml Squish 100% Pear + Sweet Potato Puree 

3 Tbsp cream cheese 

Method:

Smear each wrap with cream cheese and a generous layer of Squish 100% Pear + Sweet Potato Puree. Roll up and slice. 

TIP: Use any leftover puree as a dipping sauce.

CREAM CHEESE DIP, MINI PITAS & CRUDITÉS

This supper provides a perfect combo of protein, dairy, carbs and healthy veg. For a “sweet” version of this supper serve the dip with slices of fruit and instead of the Squish 100% Mixed Veg Puree stir in one of the fruit flavours – Apple + Guava, Pear or Apple into the cottage cheese. Squish pouches come with a resealable screw-top lid, so you can just use what you need then pop the rest in the fridge for later. 

Ingredients

½ cup plain cream cheese 

½ pouch of Squish 100% Mixed Veg Puree

Mini pitas 

Fresh veggies, for dipping.

Method

Place cream cheese in a bowl and add Squish 100% Mixed Veg Puree. Stir well to blended. Serve with washed and cut vegetables and mini pitas.

TIP: Serve with a box of Squish 100% Juice – they’re made from whole fruit and veg, not concentrate, and are 100% preservative free. Try Apple, Apple + Grape Juice with Rooibos Extract or Pear + Prune. 

CHEESY VEG BALLS

These veggie balls freeze well and are delicious served cold. Prepare a batch to keep in the freezer, then you can just defrost what you need for supper when the lights are out. 

Ingredients

1 cup cheese 

1 x 110ml Squish 100% Butternut + Carrot Puree  

¼ small onion, finely grated

2 cups breadcrumbs (simply put 3 or 4 slices of bread into your processor and blitz)

½ cup wholewheat flour

2-3 large baby marrows, finely grated

2 large carrots, finely grated

½ clove garlic, finely grated

2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil

1 teaspoon dried herbs

Method

Combine all the ingredients and let the mixture rest for 20 minutes. Roll into small balls. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20-25 minutes. 

For a dipping sauce, mix some plain yoghurt with a little Squish 100% Mixed Veg Puree.

TIP: These veggie balls can also be cooked in an air fryer for 10 minutes.