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  • Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    Easy Air Fryer Meal: Hearty Gluten-Free Bowl Under £1

    A blue plate with gluten-free pasta, baked beans, sausage slices, and a sprinkle of cheese, accompanied by blue cutlery.
    A hearty Comfort Hearth Bowl featuring gluten-free sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans, topped with a sprinkle of cheese.

    Diabetic-Friendly & Gluten-Free (Under £1)By E. L. Hewitt

    Some evenings call for warmth and simplicity something easy, steady, and kind to the body.


    This Comfort Hearth Bowl uses sausages, pasta shapes, and baked beans. Finished with a little cheese, and made entirely in the air fryer.

    Gluten-free. Diabetic-friendly.
    Affordable. Real. Homely.

    Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

    3 gluten-free sausages

    1 cup gluten-free pasta shapes

    ½ tin no-added-sugar baked beans

    A sprinkle of cheese (optional, to finish)

    Cost Breakdown


    Gluten-free sausages 3 £0.60
    GF pasta shapes 1 cup £0.20
    No-added-sugar baked beans ½ tin £0.25
    Cheese small handful £0.10

    Total: ~£1.15
    Cost per bowl: ~£0.60

    Comfort that doesn’t ask much but gives a lot.

    Air Fryer Method

    Cook sausages in the air fryer at 200°C for 10–12 minutes.

    While they cook, boil gluten-free pasta until soft (GF pasta cooks fast).

    Warm baked beans.

    Slice sausages and stir together:

    Pasta

    Sausages

    Beans

    Optional: Transfer to a heat-safe bowl and air fry for another 3–4 minutes to melt the cheese over the top.

    Simple. Filling. No stress.

    Why This Is Diabetic-Friendly

    Protein + fat from sausages slows blood sugar rise

    Beans offer fibre + steady release

    Choosing no-added-sugar beans keeps it balanced

    Small pasta piece = gentle carb load

    This is slow energy, not a blood spike.

    Why It’s Gluten-Free

    Using:

    Gluten-free sausages

    Gluten-free pasta shapes

    makes this naturally gluten-free without changing taste, comfort, or cost.

    Serving Suggestion.

    Best enjoyed:

    Wrapped in a blanket

    Watching the evening settle

    Knowing you fed yourself with kindness today.

    Author Note

    Ancient meals didn’t have to be complicated.

    They only had to warm you.

    A simple gluten-free, diabetic-friendly comfort bowl cooked in the air fryer warm, filling, and under £1.

    If you don’t need Gluten Free then change the sausages for normal sausages of your choice.

    For more Recipes see: Explore Healthy Recipes at Solaris Kitchen

  • Rustic Bronze Age Lamb Recipe: A Diabetic-Friendly Delight

    Rustic Bronze Age Lamb Recipe: A Diabetic-Friendly Delight

    A golden-brown lamb neck roast garnished with fresh rosemary, served on a bed of vibrant root vegetables including carrots, parsnips, and potatoes, with a warm, rustic atmosphere in the background.
    A hearty feast featuring slow-roasted lamb neck slices with a medley of root vegetables, inspired by Bronze Age Britain.

    A hearty feast of lamb and roots inspired by Bronze Age Britain. Slow-roasted for warmth, strength, and balance.

    📜 Cost: approx. £9.00 – serves 2 generously
    🌱 Dietary Notes: Contains meat; gluten-free; diabetic-friendly (low glycemic impact with honey optional)
    🍴 Setting: Ideal for House Terra or the Hearthrest kitchens of Emberhelm

    Ingredients:

    2 lamb neck slices (bone-in or boneless)

    2 large carrots, chopped

    1 large parsnip or swede, cubed

    1 red onion, quartered

    2–3 small potatoes, halved

    1 tbsp honey (optional for diabetics, or substitute with erythritol/monk fruit)

    2 tbsp oil (rapeseed or olive)

    2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme

    ½ tsp coarse sea salt

    Black pepper to taste

    Optional: splash of stock or water for braising

    Method:

    Prepare the fire (or oven):
    Preheat oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C / gas mark 6. If cooking over a firepit, get embers glowing steadily.

    Sear the lamb:
    In a cast-iron pan or heavy skillet, sear neck slices on high heat with a splash of oil until browned on both sides (~2–3 mins each).

    Assemble the roots:
    In a roasting tray, toss chopped vegetables with oil, herbs, salt, and a drizzle of honey (or sweetener). Spread in a single layer.

    Add lamb & roast:
    Nestle the lamb among the vegetables. Add a splash of water or stock to keep it moist. Cover loosely with foil.

    Roast in the hearth (or oven):
    Roast covered for 1 hour. Remove foil, baste with pan juices, then roast uncovered for another 20–30 mins until browned and tender.

    Serve with:
    Crusty barley flatbread, pickled roots, or a handful of wild greens.

    Historical Insight:
    In Bronze Age Britain, neck cuts were favoured for slow roasting near the fire – tough, flavourful, and nourishing. Root vegetables like parsnip, swede, and onion were common near settlements, roasted in clay ovens or embers. Honey added rare sweetness and symbolised prosperity.

    Health Notes:

    Rich in protein and iron

    Root veg provide fibre, vitamin C, and potassium

    Slow cooking softens connective tissue, making it easier to digest

    Possible Substitutes:

    Lamb: beef shin, pork neck, or plant-based roast (e.g., seitan)

    Veg: beetroot, celeriac, or turnips

    Honey: maple syrup or date molasses for vegan option

    ✅ Diabetic-Friendly: Yes, especially if honey is reduced or replaced with low-glycemic sweetener
    ✅ Gluten-Free: Yes, provided stock & honey are checked

    Freezer safe

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