Week 10 – Monday
Lentil and Vegetable Curry
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 can green lentils, drained and rinsed 8oz / 225g / 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables 1tbsp curry powder Fistful of sultanas Cauliflower Rice Preparation Method 1. Boil the mixed vegetables. Drain off all but a small amount of the cooking liquid, add...
Butternut Squash and warm tomato salsa
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 butternut squash (choose one with a long ‘neck’) 2 tbsps olive oil 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 8oz / 225g / 1 cup mixed tomatoes, quartered (use red and yellow cherry, and baby plum) 16 black olives (approx.), stoned and...
Raisin and banana porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 2½ oz / 75g / cup porridge oats 18fl oz / 500mls / 2 cups water 1 tbsp raisins 1 frozen banana Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Cook the porridge oats in the water. 2 Chop the banana in a food processor and stir it and the raisins into the porridge....
Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, plus more to thin if desired 2 tablespoons black chia seeds 3 whole medjool dates, pitted 1/3 cup roasted + shelled pistachios, plus more for topping 3 frozen medium + very ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoon...
Kale crisps
Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale 120g. sunflower seeds, finely ground 1 tbs. balsamic vinegar 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. salt Preparation method 1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. 2. Heat the oven to 150°C. Place a...
Week 10 – Tuesday
Banana and sultana cookies
Makes 6 Ingredients 1 large (or 2 small) apples (e.g Braeburn) 1tsp lemon juice 1tsp honey 1 large, ripe banana, mashed 8oz / 225g / 1 cup oats 1 tsp mixed spice 2oz / 55g / ¼ cup sultanas Preparation method 1 Core, peel and chop the apples. Place in a saucepan with...
Baked Bananas with Maple Syrup and Greek Yogurt
Ingredients 1 banana per person maple syrup Greek yogurt (optional) Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 200ºC. Place the whole banana, in its skin, on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 mins. (The peel will turn black.) 2 Place on a plate and slit the skin carefully....
Baked Sweet Potato and Salad
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 2 tbsp low fat soft cheese 1 spring onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper For the salad: Little gem lettuce Cherry tomatoes Cucumber Peppers Lemon juice Preparation method 1 Scrub the sweet potato, prick several times with a...
Fishcakes with sweet potato
Ingredients 1 Large Sweet Potato 1 cup quinoa 418g tinned wild red salmon 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 handful fresh parsley chopped 1 handful coriander chopped 1 handful chives chopped 3 spring onions chopped zest of lemon 1 egg 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation method 1...
Pineapple and strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1 Blend half a pineapple and a handful of strawberries for a yummy morning smoothie.
Week 10 – Wednesday
Mint Yogurt dip
Serves 1-2 Ingredients 4 sprigs of fresh mint Juice of 1 lemon ¼ tsp garlic powder 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup natural yoghurt Sea and freshly ground black pepper To serve: A selection of vegetables, e.g. cucumber, carrots, celery and peppers. Preparation Method 1. Discard the...
Rice, lentil and beetroot salad with goat’s cheese
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pack (10½oz / 300g / 1¼ cups ) ready-cooked vacuum packed beetroots 8oz / 225g / 1 cup cooked brown rice Large can cooked green lentils, drained and rinsed 2 tbsp flaked almonds 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup goat’s cheese For the dressing: 2 tbsp apple...
Grapes and Yogurt
Serves 1 Ingredients 3-4oz seedless grapes (a mix of red and green is nice) Low fat natural yogurt Maple syrup Flaxseeds Preparation method 1 Half the grapes and put in a bowl. 2 Spoon over the yogurt, drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with flaxseeds.
Coconut and Sultana Cookies
Ingredients 4oz desiccated coconut 2oz sultanas 3 flax egg 1 tsp Stevia 1 tsp lime juice 1 tbsp cornflour Preparation method 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C and cover a baking sheet with baking parchment. 2. Combine all ingredients and mix well until they form a stiff...
Jacket potato and salad
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 small can of tuna 1 red pepper 8 spring onions 1 sweetcorn (cooked and sliced) 1 tablespoon of crème fraiche 1 Jacket potato ½ tablespoon of coconut oil Mix all ingredients together and place in oil in the potatoes to fluff up.
Week 10 – Thursday
Lentil burgers and salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 4oz red lentils 4oz floury white potato, peeled and chopped 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 shallots, chopped ½ tsp dried marjoram ½ tsp celery salt 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 3-4 tbsps rice flour Preparation method 1...
Cinnamon Apple Crisps
Ingredients 2 eating apples (Braeburn or Granny Smiths work well for this) Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Core the apples and slice very thinly to make apple rings. Dust with cinnamon and arrange on...
Fruity Yogurt Shake
Serves 1 Ingredients 8oz (½ large pot) low fat live yogurt 1 banana 1 tsp honey 1 tbsp milled flax seeds Preparation method 1 Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If you prefer a different fruit, use it instead of the banana. Pear, mango and...
Goats cheese on toast and walnut salad
Serves 4 - Use the slices of my nut bread you made on Monday Ingredients 200g. goats cheese 150g. rocket, spinach and lettuce 150g. walnuts 1 handful flat leaved parsley 1 handful basil 1 clove garlic , crushed 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar 4 tbsp walnut oil Preparation...
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...
Week 10 – Friday
Yogurt with nuts and seeds
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 small pot natural yogurt Dried fruit, nuts and seeds from daily allowance Preparation Method 1 Mix together and enjoy.
Savoury Quinoa
Serves 2 Ingredients 4oz / 115g / ½ cup quinoa 2 tsps coconut oil 6 mushrooms, quartered 1 yellow pepper, chopped 1 large handful roughly chopped spinach Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1. Cook the quinoa according to the instructions. 2. Heat...
Curried Beetroot crisps
Ingredients 4 beetroots Dried rosemary 2 tbsps cashew cream 1?4 tsp curry powder Nori strips Preparation method 1 Soak Cashews in water for 1 hour. 2 Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F / gas mark 5. 3 Thinly slice beetroots. Divide between two baking sheets. Add a pinch of...
Avocado Prawn Salad
This is a new twist on an old favourite - Serves 4 Ingredients 6 tbsps fromage frais 1 tbsp tomato puree Tabasco sauce, to your taste 2 tbsps fresh chives, chopped 8 oz cooked prawns salt and pepper 2 avocados, ripe and ready to eat Paprika Rocket Lemon wedges...
Spicy Bean Burgers with Salad
Serves 2 (or 4 as a light meal) Ingredients 1 tspn olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, grated ½ green pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped ½ tspn dried oregano ½ tspn (or to your taste) chilli powder 1 large (15oz) can red...
Week 10 – Saturday
Garlic prawns and spaghetti
Serves 2 Ingredients 3½ oz / 100g / 0.4 cup wholemeal spaghetti 2 tsps coconut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 7oz / 200g / 1 cup cooked and peeled prawns 1 tsp lemon juice A handful fresh basil, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1 Cook the...
Spicy chickpea salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 can (15oz / 400g) chickpeas 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp smoked paprika Pinch cayenne pepper 2 bags rocket 1 cucumber, chopped 1 punnet (roughly 300g) cherry tomatoes, quartered Juice of a lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method...
Frozen mango yogurt
Serves 4 Ingredients Flesh of 1 large mango, cubed and frozen 24fl oz / 700mls / 3 cups plain Greek-style yogurt 2 tsps vanilla extract Juice of ½ lime 2oz / 55g / ¼ cup honey Preparation Method 1. Process all ingredients on a blender until smooth. 2. Transfer into a...
Home made Muesli
Ingredients 5 cups rolled oats 2 tsp cinnamon ½ cup sliced almonds ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped dates ½ cup chopped cashew nuts 1 tablespoon coconut oil Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees, place oats with cinnamon on a baking tray and cook for 15 minutes....
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...
Week 10 – Sunday
Tomato and pepper juice
Serves 1-2 Ingredients 1 large tomato, cored and chopped ¼ cucumber, peeled and chopped ¼ red pepper, seeded and chopped Few leaves of mint 1 tsp lemon juice Preparation Method 1 Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add ice or water, as required.
Scrambled egg with spring onion
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 eggs 1 spring onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1. Crack the eggs into a non-stick pan. Allow the whites to just begin to set, then break the yolks and stir together. 2. add the chopped spring onion to the...
Tzatziki and crudités
Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cucumber 1 tsp olive oil 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup Greek yoghurt 1 tsp lemon juice 1 clove of garlic, crushed A few mint leaves, chopped To serve: Vegetables of your choice; for example, carrot sticks, celery sticks, strips of pepper. Preparation...
Pasta Prawn Salad
Ingredients 400g pasta Juice of ½ lemon 1 clove crushed garlic 1 tsp. mustard seeds ¼ cup 85g./3oz. olive oil Himalayan salt Pepper 12 oz. cooked peeled prawns 200g. chopped fresh spinach 1 cup 85g./3oz. canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 red onion finely...
Tuna and mango salsa
Ingredients For the salsa ½ mango, peeled, stone removed, diced ½ red chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp sesame oil For the tuna 1 tbsp olive oil 125g/4½oz tuna steak salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1. Heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Combine...