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I’m a doctor. This is the delicious $8 item from Aldi I feed my family – and it’s always a winner

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Dr Preeya Alexander, known for her practical and health-conscious advice, took to social media to rave about Aldi Australia's crowd-pleasing spanakopita.

An Australian doctor has revealed his $8 Aldi dinner that’s perfect for busy, on-the-go families.

Dr Preeya AlexanderKnown for her practical, health-conscious advice, she took to social media to rave about the crowd-pleasing budget retailer’s frozen aisle spanakopita.

The flaky Greek-inspired pie, filled with spinach and cheese, has become one of the stress-free meals she prepares for her family of four.

“We needed a quick and easy dinner to throw in the picnic basket and take to the beach, and Aldi’s spanakopita is a win,” Dr. Alexander shared.

“It’s delicious, profitable and full of rainbows.”

When it comes to food, “rainbow” refers to meals that include a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

Each color represents different nutrients and antioxidants that contribute to overall health.

Eating a “rainbow” ensures a diverse intake of nutrients, making meals visually appealing and nutritionally balanced.

Dr Preeya Alexander, known for her practical and health-conscious advice, took to social media to rave about Aldi Australia’s crowd-pleasing spanakopita.

The flaky Greek-inspired pie, filled with spinach and cheese, has become your secret weapon for stress-free meals.

When it comes to food, 'rainbows' refer to meals that include a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables.

The flaky Greek-inspired pie, filled with spinach and cheese, has become your secret weapon for stress-free meals.

Priced at just $8, the spanakopita even comes with its own baking sheet, eliminating the need for extra washing up, which is a plus for busy parents.

Dr. Alexander added her own touch by pairing the spanakopita with fresh lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of “everything bagel” seasoning.

Wrapping the warm, flaky pastry in crisp lettuce provided an easy-to-prepare, utensil-free meal, perfect for a lazy beachside picnic.

“It was an easy dinner: We didn’t want to pack cutlery or plates,” she said, emphasizing the simplicity and health benefits of the dish.

“Remember, it doesn’t have to be fancy to produce benefits for the body and brain.”

With its affordability, convenience and versatility, it’s no surprise this $8 Aldi gem is becoming a staple for Australian families.

Whether it’s a beach picnic or a quick weeknight dinner, this spanakopita is, as Dr. Alexander says, “always a winner” for your family.

The doctor’s followers were quick to praise her idea of ​​affordable food.

‘I’m heading to Aldi now to buy this spanakopita!’ commented one fan.

Dr. Alexander added her own touch by pairing the spanakopita with fresh lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of bagel seasoning.

Dr. Alexander added her own touch by pairing the spanakopita with fresh lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and a sprinkle of bagel seasoning.

Another said: ‘They are delicious! Especially with garlic sauce.

“This spanakopita is amazing,” wrote a third. “I was surprised when I was devouring it at a party and someone told me it was from Aldi.”

Dr. Alexander previously shared another easy mid-week dinner that she loves.

He said their baked tuna sushi is the perfect dish and is easy to cook when you’re in a hurry.

“Canned tuna is the best: it’s easy, it’s always in the pantry, and it’s cost-effective,” he said in a video.

“I’m making this in the middle of the week while I’m on the run with hungry kids and don’t have much time.”

The ingredients needed for the dish are sushi rice, mirin, sesame oil, canned tuna, celery, red onion, Kewpie mayonnaise, nori sheets, avocados, furikake seasoning, cucumbers, and sweet corn.

To prepare the dish, you must first preheat the oven to 180C.

Dr Preeya Alexander, from Victoria, said her baked tuna sushi is the perfect easy-to-cook dish when you're in a hurry.

Dr Preeya Alexander, from Victoria, said her baked tuna sushi is the perfect easy-to-cook dish when you’re in a hurry.

The ingredients needed for the dish are sushi rice, mirin, sesame oil, canned tuna, celery, and red onion.

The recipe also calls for Kewpie mayonnaise, nori sheets, avocados, furikake seasoning, and cucumbers.

The ingredients needed for the dish are sushi rice, mirin, sesame oil, canned tuna, celery, red onion, Kewpie mayonnaise, nori sheets, avocados, furikake seasoning, and cucumbers.

Cook the sushi rice and then add the mirin and sesame oil.

While the rice is cooking, combine the tuna, celery, onion, and mayonnaise in a bowl and mash with a fork.

Take a baking sheet and pour the rice onto it before layering the tuna mixture on top.

Put it in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until you are happy with the temperature.

To serve, simply spoon some of the baking onto a sheet of nori and combine with some chopped cucumber.

“The nice thing about this dish is that you can add anything: peas, carrots and cucumbers,” Dr. Alexander said.

“Any rainbow counts for the body.”

“You can also sprinkle on more things, like toasted black sesame seeds,” she said.

How to make baked tuna sushi

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoons mirin

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

furikake seasoning

425 g tuna

2 stalks celery, diced

tamari sauce, to serve

1/2 red onion

2 cucumbers

1 cup Kewpie mayonnaise

nori sheets

2 avocados

410 g of sweet corn

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180C Cook the sushi rice.

When cooked, combine with mirin and sesame oil.

While the rice is cooking, combine the tuna, celery, onion, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise in a bowl and mash with a fork.

Place the rice on a baking sheet and place the mixture on top.

Put it in the oven for 12-15 minutes.

Serve with cucumber, avocado and nori leaves.

Source: Dr. Preeya Alexander

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