Cheap & Easy, Recipes, Side dishes, Vegan on a Budget

Air-fryer Swede

Serves 2

Approximate cost of ingredients less than £1 as long as you use the oil and flavourings in this and other dishes regularly.

Swede is packed with vitamin C, E, K and B6 as well as being a good source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, carotene and fibre. Its high beta-carotene content helps the body absorb vitamin C more effectively too.

Ingredients

  • 350 grams (g) swede
  • 1 teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano (optional)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp rapeseed, sunflower or vegetable oil

Method

  • Peel and cut the swede into small cubes.
  • Place in a mixing bowl along with the oil, salt, pepper and optional herbs and spices
  • Mix well.
  • Spread the coated swede in the air-fryer trays.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes at 200°C. Turn them half way through.

You can also cook this dish in an oven. Just amend the cooking time to 35 minutes approximately.  Potatoes can be used in this recipe too.