Salmon Teriyaki with steamed vegetables
This Salmon dish is baked in the oven on a bed of shredded leeks. Ideal for a Fast Day dinner, served with some steamed vegetables.
Spanish style Chicken, Chorizo and Butter Bean
The addition of the beans and chorizo makes this a substantial dish with robust Spanish flavourings.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Dinner
Mushrooms, garlic and Serrano ham turn a simple chicken breast into a very tasty fast day dinner.
Asian Poached Chicken with Vegetable Salad and Vietnamese Dressing
The slightly spicy aromatic flavour of this goes particularly well with Asian Vegetable Salad and a Vietnamese style dressing. Leftovers could be used for No-Carb Caesar Salad and a Chicken Noodle Soup.
Lemony Yogurt Cheesecake with Strawberries
Using oats instead of digestive biscuits (Graham crackers) for the crust and delicious Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for the filling, makes this a much lighter but still delicious alternative to a classic New York Cheesecake.
Hazelnut and Agave Syrup Baklava
Flaky and nutty filo pastry with a low GI syrup
Banana milk shake
Great filling drink for only 100 cals
Spicy chicken broth
A flavorful, satisfying broth-based soup or snack Why eat bouillon? This is so easy and tastes so incredibly good. The mushroom gives a meaty richness.
Middle Eastern Tahini and Lemon Baked Fish
A classic recipe from the Middle East, which, I have lightened up for a low fat and low calorie meal. The nutty flavoured sesame seed sauce (tahini paste) is mixed with fat free yoghurt, lemon juice, lemon zest and parsley for a flavoursome creamy sauce that adds moisture to grilled fish fillets.
Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pate (Spread)
A delicious low- calorie spread, or pate, that is full of flavour – red peppers are cooked with red lentils, garlic, red onion, chives and cheese to make a tasty spread or pate, that is great for sandwiches, crudit�s, toast, crispbreads, crusty bread or Melba toast.
Halloumi and Tomato Salad Platter
Salads don’t have to be boring with no flavour, as is proved in this tasty Halloumi and Tomato Salad Platter; this wonderful Greek inspired salad is only 200 calories, making it a tasty main meal or salad option for the 5:2 diet on fast days.
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.
