Posts Tagged ‘Recipes & Healthy Eating’

By MasterChef: The Professionals 2013 winner Steven Edwards “I applaud Horder Healthcares’ philosophy of creating fresh food and appealing dishes to improve the wellbeing of patients and speed up their recovery. To reflect this, my signature dish combines lean tender chicken with a tasty marinade accompanied with the different textures of both the puree and…

A tasty, simple and inexpensive homemade soup recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 2 large sweet potatoes, peel and cut into 1cm cubes4 large carrots peeled and sliced1 red onion1 litre veg stock (home made or low sodium cube)1 tbsp  Chilli flakes200g Red lentilsSalt + pepper to season1tsp olive oil Instructions: 1) Finely chop the onions and…

Tomato and bread soup is a classic. Simply using a good quality gluten free loaf means it can be enjoyed by those on a gluten free diet. Ingredients: 1kg Plum Tomato2 cloves garlic, crushedHandful fresh basil, chopped275ml Vegetable stock (homemade or low sodium)2 tbsp olive oil1 tsp sugar2 tsp balsamic vinegar2 thick slices gluten free…

This pasta is quick and easy to make and low in fat. We used shop bought gluten free pasta but it is also great with regular pasta.Serve 2Prep and cook time: 10-15mins Ingredients: 180g gluten free pasta100g frozen peas100g unsmoked bacon, fat trimmed, diced3 heaped tablespoons low fat creme fraicheOlive oil spray10 cherry tomatoes, halved4…

1. Measuring oils in cooking with a teaspoon will help regulate the amount used, or try an oil spray, which gives a thin coating of oil. Use a non-stick frying pan to reduce the amount of oil needed.  2. Use lean cuts of meat and mince, light meats tend to be naturally lower in fat than dark…

This quick breakfast is a spicy take on scrambled egg and a great way of getting an extra one of your 5-a-day. Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, beatenSplash of milk120g cherry tomatoes, halved4 spring onions, chopped1 small chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 tsp ground cumin½ ground corianderOlive oil spray Instructions: 1. Add the spring onions,…

Using lean cuts of pork and incorporating vegetables into the chilli helps to keep the fats down and increase fibre. Marinating the meat gives great flavour without the need to use a pre-made sauce. Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) 450g Lean pork1 large carrot1 large courgette1 large onion2x 400g can of chopped tomatoes400g can of red kidney…

This is an easy version of a flavourful Greek dish and is a great side dish for barbecues. Beans are an excellent choice for a low fat, high fibre source of protein. Ingredients 3 tins of butter beans, drained and rinsed800g plum tomatoes (or 2 tins good quality chopped tomatoes)1 large onion, finely chopped1 tsp…

This hearty dish uses flavoursome chorizo and paprika to give a Spanish influence, without the need for salt.  It also makes a wonderful lunch served with crusty bread. Chicken thighs work well in this dish as they cook slowly without drying out.  Skinless turkey thighs would be an excellent lower fat alternative. This stew freezes…

This dish does not compromise on flavour with fresh herbs, chillies and an additional dressing. Beans and peppers make this a high fibre choice; noodles provide a source of carbohydrate energy and sesame seeds are a good source of calcium and other minerals. This dish could be a good choice both before and after surgery.…