Barbecued Peaches with Honey and Lavender
A FABULOUS summer dessert that is SO easy to make and looks impressive, as well as being fat free and low in calories!
Pink Grapefruit and Prawn Salad
A simple flavour packed salad which is only 90 calories per portion. This salad is perfect for anyone following the 5:2 diet.
Roast Tomato & Garlic Soup Recipe
An intensely rich and satisfying soup with attitude that is only 70 calories a bowl, this soup makes full use of a glut of tomatoes and the quantity can be increased for more people.
Spicy Ricey Courgette Boats
This amount serves 2, and it makes a great fasting day meal for those following the 5:2 diet, because it’s low in calories but filling.
Fast Day Stir Fry
A lovely fast day friendly stir fry.
Pronto Primavera
don’t know why I haven’t shared this primavera recipe with you all before. It’s low in calories, packed full of good things, and is very, very delicious. A serving of this will see you well on the way to your five a day
Skinny Sweet Potato and Aubergine Curry
Here is my recipe for sweet potato and aubergine curry, adapted from a few recipes I found on Google for the same sort of thing.
Stuffed Aubergine Parmigiana
Great for portion control, as I am greedy where tomatoes and mozzarella are involved, and it looks pretty, too.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These are great for 5:2ers on fasting days, as they are low in calories but filling and tasty.
Prawn Stir Fry
Tonight we had a stir fry with loads of veg, king prawns, and vermicelli noodles, and it came in at under 300 calories for a huge serving. Nobody went hungry this evening, and the children enjoyed it.
Salmon and Greens
Salmon on a bed of delicious, earthy greens, with bay, lemon and fennel.
Baked Cod with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Here is my recipe for baked cod with tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s a fresh and light meal that is great for supper on a sunny day.
Super Skinny Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup it probably my new favourite 5:2 soup. Not only is is filling, and really really yummy, it�s nice and low in calories.
Flamenco 100 Calorie Gazpacho Soup
The classic Spanish chilled soup, lightened up for the 5:2 diet – this makes 6 servings and each serving is only 100 calories. Perfect for summer, picnics or light lunches.
Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fishcakes
Packed with fresh herbs and a dash of Tabasco to add a spicy kick, these are perfect for anyone following a low-calorie diet such as the 5:2 diet (for fast days).
Green Goddess 50 Calorie Soup
This amazingly tasty soup is low in calories and packed full of your five-a-day requirements; use any green leaves in this soup, which is a perfect way of using a glut of summer lettuces.
Easy Baked Bacon and Mushroom Risotto
A delicious oven baked risotto with only 380 calories per serving, meaning you can have your bacon and wine, as well as risotto and eat it, whilst on a low-calorie or healthy diet!
Smoked Haddock and Spinach Gratin
A fabulous low-calorie luxury smoked haddock dish that is easy to make, making use of frozen spinach and pre-grated Parmesan cheese and is incredibly tasty.
Rainbow Stir-Fry with Quorn
A fabulous way to fill up with two of your five a day as well as feel satisfied when dieting, this stir-fry recipe is easy to make and is packed with Oriental flavours.
Smoky Mexican Bean Soup
A delectable spiced soup with the smoky flavours of chipotle chilli, as well as warm cumin and coriander.
