Tailor to your taste by simply adding one of each of the five types of food into your tray, then pop in the oven to bake. 

<p>A <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/tag/traybake" target="_blank">tasty traybake</a> is the ultimate midweek dinner option &ndash; fuss-free and super adaptable.</p><p>To make creating your own version even easier, we've highlighted the five categories of ingredients that add up to a successful traybake. </p><p>Tailor to your taste by simply adding one of each of the five types of food into your tray, then pop in the oven to bake.</p><p>You don't need to follow an exact recipe, just check the cooking time on the packaging for <a href="https://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">each ingredient</a> and make sure everything is fully cooked through and piping hot before serving. </p><p> </p><h2>Protein </h2><p>Start with the star of the show &ndash; we're talking about the meat, fish, pulses or even halloumi. </p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/chicken-thighs-drumsticks/asda-butchers-selection-chicken-thighs/910000982475" target="_blank">Chicken Thighs</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/feta-halloumi-salad/asda-halloumi/1000152808262" target="_blank">Halloumi</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/vegetarian/cauldron-falafels/910000273286" target="_blank">Falafel </a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salmon-tuna-trout/asda-2-salmon-fillets/910001311986" target="_blank">Salmon </a></li></ul><h2 style="text-align: center;"><img alt="falafel-salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/falafel-salad__square_GL?scl=1"></h2><h2>Carbs </h2><p>Next, choose a starchy carb that'll add the fill-you-up factor. </p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/savoury-rice-cous-cous/asda-mediterranean-style-giant-cous-cous/910000386390" target="_blank">Giant couscous mix</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sweet-red-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-sweet-potatoes/34872944" target="_blank">Sweet potato</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tinned-pulses-lentils/asda-butter-beans-in-water/910001765385" target="_blank">Butter beans</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baby-new-potatoes/asda-growers-selection-baby-potatoes/37988" target="_blank">Baby potatoes</a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="sweet_potato_wedges__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/sweet_potato_wedges__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Veg</h2><p>Add veg to raise the 5-a-day count and bring extra layers of flavour. </p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/tomatoes/asda-growers-selection-cherry-tomatoes/910003082347" target="_blank">Cherry tomatoes</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/peppers/asda-farm-stores-mixed-peppers-colour-may-vary/910003187659" target="_blank">Peppers</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/carrots-root-vegetables/asda-growers-selection-carrots/30240" target="_blank">Carrots</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/courgettes-aubergines-squash/asda-growers-selection-courgettes/1000177627808" target="_blank">Courgetti </a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="spicy-chickpea-salad-with-mediterranean-vegetables-asda-recipe-2__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/spicy-chickpea-salad-with-mediterranean-vegetables-asda-recipe-2__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Greens </h2><p>For a fresh taste and colour, how in robust leaves that can cope with heat. </p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salad-bags/asda-growers-selection-spinach/910003082370" target="_blank">Spinach</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/salad-bags/asda-wild-rocket/910003092907" target="_blank">Rocket</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/spinach-kale-spring-greens/asda-growers-selection-unwashed-sliced-curly-kale/1000109022361" target="_blank">Kale</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/spinach-kale-spring-greens/asda-growers-selection-pak-choi/432117" target="_blank">Pak Choi </a></li></ul><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="peach_and_green_veggie_salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/peach_and_green_veggie_salad__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>The magic</h2><p>Add a flavour-packed paste or sauce to bring a distinctive finish to your dish. </p><ul><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mediterranean/asda-harissa-paste/910002697455" target="_blank">Harissa paste</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pesto-stir-in-sauces/asda-green-pesto/21174" target="_blank">Pesto</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/mediterranean/macedonian-tahini-sesame-paste/910000388078" target="_blank">Tahini</a></li><li><a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/thai-sauces-pastes-kits/blue-dragon-thai-red-curry-paste/910000420632" target="_blank">Red curry paste</a></li></ul><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="kale-pesto-dip-with-crumbled-feta__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/kale-pesto-dip-with-crumbled-feta__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Steps to success</h2><ul><li>Cut larger ingredients such as sweet potato into equal-sized pieces so that everything cooks evenly. </li><li>Keep an eye on your traybake as it cooks &ndash; if some of the contents are browning too quickly, give everything a good shake or stir to move things around. </li><li>If some of the ingredients cook much quicker than the others, such as tomatoes or leafy greens, add them towards the end. </li><li>Oven temps may vary for different ingredients, but a general setting for most traybakes is 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. </li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Feeling inspired to whip up a traybake? Pop over to <a href="https://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda</a> to stock up on all the ingredients you could need. </em></p>

Meal maths: Tailor your traybakes

By Asda Good Living,19th August 2020

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