Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & healthy eating’
Spinach, ricotta and roasted butternut tart
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,…
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Quinoa Granola
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…
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Salmon with orange breadcrumb
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…
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Chicken and Nectarine Salad with Tarragon Dressing
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…
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Turkey And Apple Burgers
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…
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Thai Chicken Curry
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…
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Top foods for great joint health
We all know that what we put into our body has a big effect on our health. But, when it comes to nutrition, our joint health isn’t what we usually think of. We’re here to change that. We’ve all heard about the benefits of calcium for bone health, but we thought we’d take a look…
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Salmon Patties
Salmon is an oily fish and a great source of omega 3. 1-2 portions of oily fish are recommended a week to reduce the risk of cardio vascular disease. These salmon patties go great with potatoes and salad. Ingredients: (makes 6 patties) 2 tins pink salmon (2x212g)5 spring onions, thinly sliced2 eggs beaten100g whole wheat bread…
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Apple and cinnamon bread and butter pudding (gluten free)
This bread and butter pudding is made with apple, cinnamon and raisin – it’s a warming classic and gluten-free. Make sure all your ingredients are gluten-free, as some raisins use gluten in the processing. Preparation + cooking time: 50mins Ingredients: 12 slices of gluten free white bread, crusts removed30g demerara sugar60g raisins (ensure gluten free)2 small dessert…
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Seafood Linguine
This seafood based dish is very quick to cook and requires very little preparation. It can be prepared in around 20 minutes, tastes great and is full of nutrients. Ingredients: (serves 2) 4 king prawns, shells off and tract out6 frozen mussels1 baby squid, sliced into rings1 tsp pureed garlic clove½ sliced thinly red onion½…
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