Primula is offering busy families and individuals a few simple recipe ideas for Shrove Tuesday. The recipes make the ideal lunchbox snack and are a fresh alternative to the traditional 'lemon and sugar' pancake.
The uniquely squeezy cheese is a healthy option for savoury pancakes as it contains a third less fat than hard cheese and is a good source of calcium, ideal for children.
Recipe suggestions:
Primula Cheese & Ham with fresh Red Pepper Pancakes
Ingredients
• 4 large ready-made pancakes
• 1 x 150g tube Primula Cheese & Ham Spread
• 1 fresh red pepper, deseeded & sliced
• Handful of basil leaves (optional)
Method
1. Squeeze lines of Primula Cheese & Ham on half of 1 pancake
2. Fold the other half over it & press closed
4. Cut into 2 equal segments
5. Now squeeze some Primula Cheese & Ham on both of the separate
segments and add some red pepper slices
6. Fold over the top segment to make a plump, chunky pancake sandwich
7. Repeat this with the remaining pancakes
8. Wrap with cling film of foil
Primula Cheese & Chive with fresh Green Pepper Pancakes
Ingredients
• 4 large ready-made pancakes
• 1 x 150g tube Primula Cheese & Chive Spread
• 1 fresh green pepper, deseeded & sliced
Method
1. Squeeze lines of Primula Cheese & Chive on half of 1 pancake.
2. Fold the other half over it & press closed
4. Cut into 2 equal segments
5. Now squeeze some Primula Cheese & Chive on both of the separate segments and add some green pepper slices
6. Fold over the top segment to make a plump, chunky pancake sandwich
7. Repeat this with the remaining pancakes
8. Wrap with cling film of foil
V Suitable for vegetarians
The pancake suggestions can be made using Primula Light for a low fat alternative. With just 37 Kcal and 1.5g of fat per 25g squeeze Primula Light is the ideal cheese spread for slimmers.
For more information on Primula including a huge range of recipe and snack ideas please visit www.primula.co.uk or www.facebook.com/PrimulaCheese