Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & healthy eating’

Quinoa is a naturally gluten free high protein grain which is now widely available. These muffins are a great low fat alternative to a regular breakfast muffin. Ingredients: (makes 12 muffins) 50g quinoa100g dried cherry mix3 eggs1 large apple, grated2 tbsp sunflower oil50g ground almond25g oatbran50g wholegrain plain flour2 tbsp flax seed (golden linseed)250g quark¾…

These vegetarian cakes are a great alternative to a regular burger, they are packed with vegetables and high in protein and fiber. They can be served as a main or to accompany other dishes. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 x tin of chickpeas1 x courgette grated1 x large carrot grated1 x onion chopped1 x lemon for zest…

This dish is quick and easy to prepare. Making your own sauce means that you are not reliant on the limited range of stir fry sauces available in the shops and it gives you greater control of the ingredients. Ingredients (serves 4 – 5) Main 600g chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces200g Sugar snaps300g Buckwheat…

This salmon recipe will go very well with a nice salad, broccoli or brussel sprouts. The slaw also works as a nice appetizer with the salmon and greens. Ingredients – serves 6 For the slaw 50ml Soy sauce18ml Apple cider vinegar150ml Sesame oil8g Grated ginger8g Grated Serrano pepper48g Peanut butter For the dressing 12ml Olive oil250g Carrots,…

This tasty creamy soup is the perfect winter warmer and one the whole family can enjoy. Ingredients – Serves 8 to 10 2 tbsp sunflower oil2 onions, chopped1 tsp turmeric1 tsp ground ginger1 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp medium curry powder1.25kg carrot, (1kg roughly cut) the rest grated3 x 400g tins butter beans, rinsed and drained1.2l…

This Thai green curry does not use coconut milk which makes it lower in saturated fat and energy. It is also great for when you are short of time as it can be prepared in 30 minutes. Ingredients: 400g cooked king prawns 1 large onion 2 yellow peppers 100g frozen peas         …

A great seasonal pudding, great for entertaining or just as a nutritious pudding, contributing to your 5-a-day. In this recipe we have used rhubarb and apple with homemade granola, but many combinations of cooked fruit work well and shop brought granola saves a little effort. Ingredients: (serves 6) 500g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2cm…

Forget buying a costly detox smoothie – simply make your own energising pick-me-up in five minutes. All you do is blitz all these ingredients together in a blender, add some crushed ice, pour into a tall glass and sip smugly. You get one of your five a day from a serving and you use up…

This classic recipe is great for a barbeque but works just as well in the grill. Koftas are middle-eastern spiced meatballs, which go great with fresh salad. This is also a great inexpensive and healthy alternative to a takeaway kebab. Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) 75g Bulgur wheat450g Extra lean minced lamb1 small Onion (100g)3 tsp Paprika2…