Ep 2. Six Ingredient Meals

Donal's Meals in Minutes is a cooking show that focuses on creating delicious and healthy meals in a short amount of time. In season 1 episode 2, titled "Six Ingredient Meals," Donal takes on the challenge of creating tasty dishes using only six ingredients.

As the episode starts, Donal explains the concept behind this challenge and how it can help simplify meal planning and grocery shopping. He also highlights the importance of using fresh and quality ingredients for maximum flavor.

The first recipe he demonstrates is a simple yet flavorful dish of roasted honey mustard salmon. To make this dish, Donal uses salmon fillets, honey, whole grain mustard, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. He explains how to prepare the salmon by seasoning it with the honey mustard mixture and then roasting it in the oven for about 12 minutes. He serves this with a side of steamed green beans, and the result is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be made in no time.

Next up, Donal shows how to make a zesty tomato and chorizo pasta using just six ingredients. For this dish, he uses penne pasta, fresh chorizo sausage, garlic, canned tomatoes, olive oil, and a pinch of dried chili flakes. Donal cooks the pasta according to the instructions on the package and then sautés the chorizo and garlic in some olive oil until cooked through. He then adds the canned tomatoes and chili flakes to the pan and lets it simmer for a few minutes before combining it with the cooked pasta. This dish is full of bold flavors and is perfect for a quick weekday dinner.

In the third recipe, Donal creates a hearty and comforting lentil and vegetable soup using just six ingredients. He starts by cooking some onions and garlic in a pot with some olive oil before adding in diced carrots, potatoes, and lentils. He then adds water and lets it simmer for about 30 minutes until the lentils and vegetables are tender. Finally, he blends the soup until smooth, and serves it with a crusty bread roll on the side. This recipe is easy to make and is perfect for those cold winter evenings.

For the final recipe in this episode, Donal creates a healthy and flavorful sweet potato and black bean salad. To make this dish, he uses sweet potatoes, black beans, red onion, coriander, a lime, and some olive oil. Donal starts by roasting the sweet potatoes in the oven until tender before adding them to a bowl with the drained black beans and finely chopped red onion. He then adds some fresh coriander, the juice of a lime, and some olive oil to the bowl and mixes everything together. The result is a colorful and tasty salad that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.

Throughout the episode, Donal shares tips and tricks for cooking with only six ingredients, such as using versatile ingredients that can be used in multiple dishes, and utilizing fresh herbs and spices to enhance the flavor of simple dishes. His easy-to-follow instructions and infectious enthusiasm for cooking make this show a must-watch for anyone who wants to create simple and healthy meals in a short amount of time.