Slimming world Aloo Gobi

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September 3, 2018

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely sliced (s)
1 Knorr Dark beef stockpot
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Coriander
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp. Hot madras curry powder
1 Tbsp. Ginger paste
1 Tbsp. Garlic paste
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s)
400g Chopped tomatoes (s)
500g Beef Mince (5% or less) (p)

Method

In a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onion, garlic & ginger until the onions are soft, add the mince & cook until the meat is browned all over then add the stockpot, mix until it colours the beef.
Add the spices, tomatoes & tomato puree, cook for 20 mins until the mince is cooked. Serve with your favourite rice.

Slimming world Biryani

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September 1, 2018

Serves 4

Ingredients

½ Tsp Garlic paste
½ Tsp Ginger paste
½ Tsp Garam Masala
½ Tsp Onion salt
½ Tsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp. Sweetener
1 Chilli, de-seeded & finely chopped (s)
1 Cardamom stick
2 Large onions, finely sliced (s)
100mL Fromage frais
125g Basmati rice
200mL Chicken stock
615g Skinless Chicken thighs (p)
Handful of Coriander leaves
S&P

Method

Wash the basmati rice several times until the water runs clear then cook for 8 mins, drain & set aside.
Pre-heat the oven on an “Eco” setting, (90C)
In a heavy frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onions, ginger, garlic & chilli until the onions are soft. Add the sweetener, cardamom stick & spices, continue to cook, covered, until the onion has browned. Remove & set aside.
In the same frying pan, cook the chicken for 20 mins.
In a heavy casserole dish place a layer of the onions, then rice, chicken until its layered to the top, add the chicken stock & the coriander leaves, cover & cook for 1-30 to 1-45 mins on the Eco setting.
Do not open the lid until the cooking time is up, then remove the cardamom stick before serving, mix well. If there is still too much liquid, cook open on the stove until it has evaporated.

Slimming world Carrot & Parsnip soup

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September 1, 2018

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s)
1 Carrot, cut into small pieces (s)
1 Parsnip, cut into small pieces (s)
500mL Vegetable stock
S & P

Method

Spray a deep saucepan with frylight, cook the onions until soft, and add the parsnip & carrot.
Cook for a few minutes then add the stock, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer & cook for 20-30 mins until the veg has softened, season & serve, or using a hand blender, reduce to a smooth soup.

Slimming world Cauliflower Pizza

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September 1, 2018

Serves 1

Ingredients

1/3 Cooked Cauliflower (s)
1 Egg (p)
1 Tbsp. Oregano
30g Mature Cheddar (1Hea or 6 syns)
S & P

Method

Cut 1/3 of a complete Cauliflower, cook In a microwave for 5 mins or boil on a stove for 10 mins, remove & chop-up in a food processor, place in a clean dishcloth, wring out as much liquid as you can then put in a bowl with the seasoning & the egg, mix well then put in a hot frying pan, sprayed with frylight, fry until one side has browned & is easy to move around the pan, turn over & repeat.
On a hot pizza stone or a pan place the pizza with a topping of your choice, sprinkle with the cheese & place in the oven & cook until the cheese is bubbling & hot.

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Slimming world Chicken Curry

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September 1, 2018

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 Onion, finely chopped (s)
1 Chilli, de-seeded, finely chopped (s)
1 Knorr Chicken stockpot
1 Tsp Cumin
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tsp Coriander
1 Tbsp. Hot madras curry powder
1 Tbsp. Tomato puree (s)
1 Handful chopped fresh coriander
2 Garlic cloves, crushed (s)
100mL water
360g Skinless Chicken thighs cut into small pieces (p)
400g Chopped tomatoes (s)

Method

In a frying pan, sprayed with frylight, cook the onions until soft, add the chilli & garlic, cook for a few mins, add the spices except the fresh coriander & mix well, cook for 5 mins, add the chicken & stockpot, cook for a few mins then add the tomatoes, water & tomato puree, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover & cook for 30 mins until the chicken is cooked, remove lid, add the fresh coriander & plate up with rice of your choice.

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Instant Mash Gnocchi

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September 1, 2018

Serves 2

Ingredients for Gnocchi

125g Instant Mash (p)
1 Egg, whisked (p)
1tsp Garlic salt
1tsp oregano
1tbsp Schwartz Cajun powder
4tbsp chopped parsley

Method

Mix the Instant mash with the Cajun powder, herbs & garlic salt, make up as instructed on the packet, add 1 egg & mix well, cover & place in the fridge overnight, next day remove & roll into golf ball size balls. Set the oven to 200C, spray a tray with Fry Light, place the balls in it and cook until browned (20mins).

Ingredients for the sauce

½ tsp red chilli powder
1 Red Pepper (s)
1 Onion, finely chopped (s)
1 tbsp. sweetener
2 garlic, finely chopped (s)
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
400ml Passata (s)
Handful of Fresh Basil
Over a naked flame burn the skin of the pepper, remove from the flame & peel, deseed & cut into small pieces. In a saucepan, sprayed with Fry Light, cook the onion, garlic, chilli flakes & pepper until soft, add the passata, sweetener, basil, bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a simmer for 20 mins.
Plate up the Gnocchi with the sauce purred over and enjoy with a side salad.

Instant Mash Pizza

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September 1, 2018

Serves 2

Ingredients

½ tsp basil
½ tsp rosemary
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp garlic salt
½ red onion, sliced lengthways (s)
1 Egg (p)
125g Sainsbury’s Instant Mash
Passata (s)
Toppings
45g Mozzarella 1Hea
30g Cheddar 1Hea
Or
45g Reduced fat Cheddar 1Hea
½ Red Onion, cut into rings (s)
8 Slices of Chorizo sausage (0.5 syns each)
Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks (s)
Mushrooms as required, sliced (s)

Method

Mix all the ingredients in a Pyrex bowl with hot water to form “bread dough”.

Heat a pancake pan sprayed with Fry Light, add the pizza mix, flatten out as thin as possible in the pan with a spatula, cook until the mix will freely move around the pan, remove from the heat, using a flat plate or tray lightly sprayed with Fry Light, place on top of the pan, turn over, spray the pan again & slide the pizza mix back into the pan, cook until it is free to move again.

Using a cooking mat or a wire rack slide the pizza mix on to it & allow to cool.

Heat the oven to 200c and heat up a pizza stone if you have one or use a cooking mat when the oven is hot, add your choice of toppings and cook for 20-30 mins or until the cheese is bubbling and the base cooked & crisp.

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Slimming world Lemon Chicken

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September 1, 2018

(Based on SW “A taste of Asia”)

Serves 2

Ingredients

¼ tsp Chilli powder (0pp)
1 Egg (p) (2pp/2= 1pp)
1 Garlic, crushed (s) 0pp)
1 Spring onion, finely sliced (s) (0pp)
1 Chilli, de-seeded & finely sliced (s) (0pp)
1 tsp Turmeric (for colouring) (0pp)
1 tbsp. Sweetener (0pp)
1 tbsp. Cornflour (2pp/2=1pp)
2 lemons, washed, zested & juiced (s) (0pp)
2 tbsp. light soy sauce (0pp)
6 Chicken thighs, cut into chunks (p) (26pp/2=13pp)
80g Long grain rice (dry) (8pp/2=4pp)
100mL Chicken stock (1pp/2=1/2 pp)
S & P

Method

Mix the egg with the turmeric , ½ of the lemon juice & ½ tbsp. of the cornflour in a small glass bowl, season with salt & pepper, add the chicken, mix well & cover, chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins.

Cook the rice as per the instructions on the packaging. Set aside & keep warm.

Meat Feast Pizza

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September 1, 2018

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Tsp Chilli flakes
1 Tbsp. Oregano
3 Maris piper potatoes (size of an apple) Grated
4 Slices of chorizo sausage, cut into small pieces (2 syns/2=1 syn per person)
5 Tbsp. Passata (s)
30G Strong cheddar (1Hea/2= 0.5 Hea per person)
50g Mozzarella cheese (1Hea/2=0.5 Hea per person)
100g Pre-cooked Beef Mince (p)
S & P

Method

Pre-heat a pizza stone in an oven at 180C.
Grate the potatoes into a bowl, tip onto a clean towel, twist tightly to remove the liquid, empty into a pancake pan, sprayed with frylight, press flat, add the chilli & oregano then cook on a medium heat, until the potato is free to move on the pan, turn over & repeat. Cover with the passata then top with ingredients of your choice & add the cheddar, then cover with the Mozzarella, season well. Place on the hot pizza stone, cook for 12 mins until the ingredients are cooked & the cheese has melted remove & with a pizza cutter, plate up.