diff --git a/app/mealie.py b/app/mealie.py
index db6762b..ca14758 100644
--- a/app/mealie.py
+++ b/app/mealie.py
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ class MealieClient:
         ingredients = []
         for line in recipe.get("ingredients", []):
             ingredients.append({
-                "referenceId": uuid.uuid4().hex,
+                "referenceId": str(uuid.uuid4()),
                 "note": line,
                 "isFood": False,
                 "disableAmount": True,
@@ -78,8 +78,10 @@ class MealieClient:
         instructions = []
         for text in recipe.get("instructions", []):
             instructions.append({
-                "id": uuid.uuid4().hex,
+                "id": str(uuid.uuid4()),
+                "title": "",
                 "text": text,
+                "ingredientReferences": [],
             })
 
         return {