45 minutes + | FastDay Intermittent Fasting

Ratatouille with Potato Wedges & Sausages

A hearty, healthy meal to be enjoyed by the whole family!

“Murgh Moog” Indian Takeaway Style Curry Sauce

A delicious curry sauce which can be served as a vegetarian dish or with meat.

Goat’s Cheese Toasts with Baked Beetroot and Spiced Walnuts

Earthy, sweet beetroot with mild, just-melted goats cheese and crunchy, spicy walnuts on a bed of rocket. Yum. A great starter or light lunch or supper.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!