Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & Healthy Eating’

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…

Ingredients: (Serves 8) For the pastry: 250g Plain flourA pinch of salt140g Unsalted butter, diced, cold40g Grand Padano, finely grated1 Large egg, separated35ml Water, ice cold For the filling: 300g Frozen spinach, defrosted, squeezed and chopped250g Ricotta4 Large eggs, beaten100ml Double cream4 Spring onions, finely chopped25g Parsley, chopped25g Dill, chopped14g Garlic, mincedSalt and pepper200g Butternut,…

This granola recipe incorporates quinoa, which is high protein and low fat. The advantage of making your own granola is the ability to be able to control the amount of added salt and sugar, which are surprisingly high in many shop bought granolas. Ingredients: 300g rolled oats170 cooked quinoa35g pumpkin seeds30g sunflower seeds30g sesame seeds30g…

This dish is quick and easy but sophisticated enough for when you are entertaining guests. The orange gives freshness to the dish and the dish can be served with a variety of vegetables. Ingredients: 1 orange (juice and rind)4 Salmon fillets (responsibly sourced; boneless and skinless)85g fresh breadcrumbsBunch fresh parsley (2 tbsp)Low calorie olive oil…

This colourful summer salad is great with barbecued chicken or to use up leftover roast chicken. Turkey works just as well, and you can even add in some cooked gammon or ham. Ingredients: 500g roast chicken4 nectarines (100g each)A bag Salad leaves2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp tarragon finely chopped1 tbsp cider vinegar1 tsp clear honey½…

Turkey and apple is a classic flavour combination. These lower fat burgers work great on the barbecue. So why not try with a salad or coleslaw. Makes 8-10 burgersPreparation time: 10minsCook time: 10-14mins Ingredients: 800g lean turkey mince3 slices bread2 dessert apples2 medium eggs, beaten1tbsp wholegrain mustardOlive oil spray Instructions: 1. Rip the bread into…

Chicken is a good source of protein and choosing breast meat provides a lower fat option. Leg/thigh meat may be higher in fat but it can provide more iron, while the coconut milk in this recipe provides vitamins B, C and E and other minerals. A rich array of vegetables in this dish would provide…