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SLIMMING Lamb biryani

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SLIMMING WORLD Lamb biryani

FREE

50 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Low-calorie cooking spray
  • 450g lean lamb leg steaks, visible fat removed, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp mild curry powder*
  • 5 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 large red onions, diced
  • 2 lamb or chicken stock cubes, crumbled
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 300g dried long-grain rice
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 medium red peppers, deseeded and diced
  • 4 tbsp fat-free natural yogurt
  • Small pack fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • *Watch out for spice/seasoning blends that have added ingredients (like sugar, oil or starch). To protect your weight loss, count ½ Syn per level tsp/1½ Syns per level tbsp

Method

  1. Spray a non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put over a high heat. Add the lamb and cook for a few minutes or until browned all over. Drain off any fat and set aside.
  2. Spray a non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and put over a medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and cook for 3 minutes, then add the tomato purée and onions. Reduce the heat to low, add the stock cubes and 200ml boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Add the lamb, chopped tomatoes and sweet potatoes, cover and simmer over a medium-low heat for 25 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
  3. Meanwhile, put the rice and turmeric in a large saucepan and cook according to the rice pack instructions, then drain and keep warm.
  4. Add the red peppers to the lamb and cook for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt and coriander. Stir the rice through the curry, season to taste and serve with your favourite vegetables.

Slimming Garlic and herb chicken escalopes

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These succulent marinated escalopes are ready in just 35 minutes – perfect for a no-fuss midweek meal with Slimming World roasties and veg

FREE

35 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried chives
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried oregano (or swap the parsley, thyme, chives, rosemary and oregano for 3 tbsp dried mixed herbs)
  • 4 large skinless and boneless chicken breasts

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.
  2. Put all the ingredients except the chicken in a large bowl, add a pinch or two of salt and 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
  3. Halve the chicken breasts horizontally (this helps them cook faster) and toss them in the herb mixture to coat evenly.
  4. Spread out the chicken in a large non-stick baking tray (or 2 small trays), cover with foil and cook in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with your favourite vegetables.

Slimming Honey-roasted parsnip soup with halloumi

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If we had you at ‘honey-roasted parsnip’, you’re in for a treat when you get to the halloumi croutons! Save 2½ Syns per serving by having the cheese as half of a Healthy Extra ‘a’ choice

4 Syns per serving

1 hour

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1kg parsnips, peeled and cut into small chunks
  • Low-calorie cooking spray
  • 2 level tbsp clear honey
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1.5 litres hot vegetable stock
  • 150g fat-free natural fromage frais
  • 90g reduced-fat halloumi cheese, suitable for vegetarians, cut into bite-size chunks
  • Chopped fresh parsley, to serve

Method

  1. Get your oven warmed up to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6.
  2. Cook the parsnips in a saucepan of boiling water over a high heat for 5 minutes. Drain well and give them a little shake. Tip the parsnips into a large non-stick roasting tin, spray with low-calorie cooking spray and drizzle with the honey. Sprinkle over some seasoning, toss well and spread the parsnips out. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway.
  3. While the parsnips are roasting, put the onion, garlic and 3 tbsp stock in a large non-stick saucepan over a low heat. Put a lid on the pan and cook for 10 minutes or until the onions are soft and golden.
  4. Tip the parsnips into the onion pan. Add a splash of stock to the roasting tin and scrape up all the caramelised juices from the base with a spatula. Add the juices to the onion pan with the rest of the stock and bring to the boil. Put the lid back on and simmer for 10 minutes. Blitz the soup until smooth using a stick blender (or use a food processor and return to the pan). Remove from the heat, stir in the fromage frais and check the seasoning.
  5. Spray a non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and put it over a high heat. Add the halloumi and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, turning often. Divide the soup between 4 bowls and evenly scatter over the halloumi and parsley to serve.

Slimming brownies

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Slimming-friendly chocolate brownies do exist! These gorgeously gooey Slimming World brownies are packed with sticky dates, juicy raspberries and sweet potatoes (yes, really!)

makes 16
ready in 1 hour, plus cooling time
4 Syns per brownie
vegetarian

What you need:

2 large sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and diced
100g plain porridge oats
3 level tbsp sweetener granules
1 medium egg
12 soft, pitted dates, roughly chopped
2 level tbsp low-fat spread
6 tbsp cocoa powder (or raw cacao powder, available in larger supermarkets)
16 raspberries
½ level tsp icing sugar, to dust

What you do:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4 and line the base and sides of an 18cm square loose-bottomed cake tin with non-stick baking paper.

2. Steam the sweet potatoes for 10 minutes or until tender. Leave to cool slightly.

(Top tip: If you don’t have a steamer, put your sweet potatoes in a colander, cover, then place over a saucepan of boiling water and steam over a high heat.)

3. Blitz the oats in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Add the sweetener, egg, dates, spread, cocoa powder and sweet potatoes, season lightly with salt, then whizz to a thick, smooth paste. Pour into the cake tin, smooth the surface and poke in the raspberries, placing them so that each brownie will get 1 raspberry.

4. Bake for 35 minutes, then leave to cool in the tin.

5. Turn out onto a board, then peel away and discard the baking paper. Cut into 16 equal squares and dust evenly with icing sugar to serve.

Credit by : https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Slimming school cake

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Tuck into a taste of childhood with a slice of this slimming-friendly version of a sweet and sticky school cake – with sprinkles!

makes 16 squares
2½ Syns each
ready in 50 mins

What you need:

For the sponge:

low-calorie cooking spray
4 eggs, separated
4 level tbsp sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
150g self-raising flour
1 level tsp baking powder

For the topping:

100g extra-light plain soft cheese
100g plain quark
2 level tbsp icing sugar, sifted
a few drops of vanilla extract 
2 level tsp sprinkles

What you do:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Spray a 22 x 22cm cake tin with low-calorie cooking spray and line with greaseproof paper.

2. Put the egg yolks, sweetener and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Using an electric whisk, beat for 5 minutes until pale and slightly thickened.

3. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the egg yolk mixture. Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl and gently fold into the eggs.

4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and firm. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out and leave to cool completely.

5. Make the topping. Put the soft cheese, quark, icing sugar and vanilla extract into a bowl and stir well. Whisk briefly to give a smooth consistency (take care not to over-beat or the mixture will be too loose), then spread evenly over the cake. Chill for 10 minutes, then scatter over the sprinkles. Cut into 16 squares to serve.

You should store your finished school cake in the fridge, where it will keep for up to three days. 

Top tip: If you fancy a dollop of custard with your school cake, choose a low-fat version. Slimming World members can check the Syn value of their favourite brand using the barcode scanner or online food search tool.

Credit by : https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Chocolate & Blueberry Weetabix Muffins / Slimming

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I support their goal of low sugar and high fiber, but I can’t stand breakfast cereal that is soggy.This aversion stems from being forced to sit down and eat every bite of breakfast, which consisted of shredded wheat and hot water and was left to become soggy, cold, and disgusting as a child.Shreddies (along with rice pudding and risotto) are the same.Food that lacks texture and is mushy just isn’t for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f_9M3rsXFk

Credit : tracymouse

SLIMMING 1/2 SYN RASPBERRY ROULADE

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This Raspberry Roulade is either 1/2 syn if you use plain quark,, or 2.5 syns for the whole cake! (I used a sachet of Options hot chocolate and vanilla quark, which meant the cake I made was 6.5 syns).

Credit : Kate Sutton

Slimming banana bread recipe – 5 Syns per serving

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2 ripe bananas
60g All-Bran Original, roughly crushed
4 level tbsp sweetener granules
60ml apple juice
60g self-raising flour
5-6 drops vanilla essence
2 level tsp baking powder
½ tsp ground allspice
3 eggs, lightly beaten
fat-free natural yogurt or fromage frais, to serve

Preheat your oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6 and line a small loaf tin with non-stick baking paper.

Put the bananas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Add the All-Bran, sweetener and apple juice and stir well. Sift in the flour. Add the vanilla essence, baking powder and allspice, followed by the eggs and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well blended.

Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until firm to the touch and golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

Remove the loaf from the tin and peel off the baking paper. Cut into 6 equal slices and serve warm with a dollop of fat-free natural yogurt or fromage frais. The loaf will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container – try toasting it for a yummy snack.

CREDIT / Slimming World

LIDL SLIMMING FRIENDLY SHOPPING GUIDE – Vegetables / Yogurts 2022

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Vegetables
[Healthy Slimming and Low Calorie Choices]

Albert Bartlett British Rooster Potatoes
Italiamo Minestrone Soup Vegetable & Herb Mix, chilled 1kg pack
Lidl Baking Potatoes by Weight
Lidl Butternut Squash by Weight
Lidl Corguettes
Lidl Cucumber
Lidl Peppers
Lidl Red Pepper
Lidl Spring Onions
Lidl Swede
Lidl Sweet Mini Peppers
Lidl Sweet Potatoes by Weight
Lidl Tomatoes
Lidl Vine Tomatoes
Oaklands Baby Potatoes
Oaklands Baby Plum Tomatoes
Oaklands Cauliflower & Broccoli Florets
Oaklands Celery
Oaklands Chantenay Carrots
Oaklands Cherry Tomatoes
Oaklands Chestnut Mushrooms
Oaklands Cobettes
Oaklands Garlic
Oaklands Green Beans
Oaklands Iceberg Lettuce
Oaklands Kalettes
Oaklands Little Gem Lettuce
Oaklands New Potatoes
Oaklands Onions
Oaklands Organic Carrots
Oaklands Parsnips
Oaklands Pointed Cabbage
Oaklands Radish
Oaklands Red Onions
Oaklands Romaine Hearts
Oaklands Salad Tomatoes
Oaklands Salad Trio
Oaklands Selection Rivolo Tomatoes
Oaklands Snack Cucumbers
Oaklands Snack Tomatoes
Oaklands White Potatoes
Scotty Brand Ayrshire Baby Potatoes


Yogurts

Linessa Fat Free Natural Yogurt Milbona Skyr High Protein Fat Free Yogurt, Natural Milbona Fat Free Authentic Greek Yogurt Milbona Fat Free Organic Natural Yogurt

CREDIT / https://fatgirlskinny.net/lidl-slimming-world-shopping-list/

LIDL SLIMMING FRIENDLY SHOPPING GUIDE -Beef/Chicken/Turkey/Fish/Seafood/Lamb 2022

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Meat (Chilled)
[Healthy Slimming and Low Calorie Choices]

Beef

Lidl Birchwood Beef Medallion Steaks, chilled 2 pack
Lidl Birchwood Beef Rump Steaks, chilled 2 pack
Lidl Birchwood Beef Sirloin Steaks, chilled
Lidl Birchwood British Beef Lean Steak Mince, 5% Fat
Lidl Birchwood British Beef Sandwich Steaks, chilled
Lidl Birchwood Deli Choice Pastrami Beef Slices, chilled 11 pack
Lidl Birchwood Deli Choice Peppered Beef Topside Slices, chilled
Lidl Birchwood Deli Choice Roast Beef Topside Slices, chilled
Lidl Birchwood Lean Diced Beef Steak, chilled
Lidl Deluxe British Roast Beef Topside Slices, chilled
Lidl Deluxe British Salt Beef Slices, chilled
Lidl Deluxe Irish Carved Beef Pastrami
Lidl Deluxe Irish Hereford Lean Beef Steak Mince, Typically 5% Fat, chilled

Chicken/Turkey

Bally Manor Chicken Skewers, Garlic & Herb
Birchwood Farm Free Range Chicken Breast Fillets
Birchwood Farm Turkey Breast Steaks
Birchwood Farm/ Strathvale Farm Chicken Breast Fillets
Birchwood Farm/ Strathvale Farm Diced Chicken Breast
Braemoor Cooked Chicken Breast Strips, Defrost & Eat
Dulano Chicken Breast Slices
Dulano Cured Chicken Breast Slices
Dulano Wafer Thin Smoked Chicken Breast, chilled
Warren & Sons Tikka Chicken Breast Slices

Fish/Seafood

Atlantic Crayfish Tails in Brine, Chilled Deluxe Irish Organic Hot Smoked Salmon, chilled Lighthouse Bay MSC Cod Fillets
Ocean Sea Smoked Trout Fillets with Garlic, Chilled
Ocean Sea Smoked Trout Fillets with Juniper Berries, Chilled

Lamb

Birchwood Farm/ Strathvale Farm Lamb Loin Chops

CREDIT / https://fatgirlskinny.net/lidl-slimming-world-shopping-list/