serves 2

200g lean steak mince (substitute
for Quorn Mince if vegetarian)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 clove of garlic
160g frozen peas
1 beef stock cube (veggie stock cube)
3 carrots
½ swede, diced

Method

Turn on the oven to 175°C/Gas Mark 3.
Cook off the garlic in a large pan with the olive oil.
Add the mince and brown it off, crumble over the stock cube and allow 
to simmer to thoroughly cook the beef.
In another pan boil the diced swede and carrots. Once soft strain and 
mash.
Add the peas to the mince before turning out the mixture into a small 
roasting dish, cover with the mashed carrot and swede and bake in the oven for 25 minutes until the mash starts to crisp up.
Serve piping hot with some vegetables for a perfect winter warmer.


Nutritional value per serving
Calories 546 | Total fat 26.9g | Saturated fat 10.5g | Carbohydrate 23.4g | Protein 47.2g | Fibre 4.1g



serves 4

340g chicken breast, skinned and
diced
2 tbsp. low salt teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
1 stick of celery, cut diagonally
2 medium carrots, sliced into thin juliennes
100g of red cabbage, shredded
200g canned water chestnuts, drained
and sliced
2 tsp. of garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp. sesame oil
1 tbsp. of vegetable oil


Method

Heat a pan on medium heat.
Place the tablespoon of vegetable oil in the pan and seal the chicken, ensuring it is white all around.
This will take approximately 5 minutes.
Drain the chicken onto some kitchen roll on a plate and
Combine chicken and 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce in a bowl; stir well.
Allow to stand for 20 minutes.
In a wok, heat the sesame oil on a medium-high heat and add the garlic, 
celery and carrot.
Stir fry for a minute. Then stir in the water chestnuts and cabbage.
Add the chicken and stir fry for two minutes.
Add the teriyaki sauce and fry for another minute.
The dish is now ready to serve.

Nutritional value per serving
Calories 169 | Total fat 2.5g | Saturated Fat 0.6g | Carbohydrates 12g | Protein 20.5g | Fibre 1.6g

Other info: 

This chicken dish is easy to make and 
healthy, yet combines some 
wonderful Eastern flavours.
It is low in calories and 
carbohydrates, whilst being high in 
protein.




serves 4

1 large head of romaine lettuce,
roughly torn
400g of diced, cooked, skinless
chicken breast
100g freshly grated parmesan
cheese
120ml low-fat plain yoghurt
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves of garlic, finely 
chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
50g stale bread cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

Heat a griddle pan on low heat and add the olive oil.
Place the bread cubes in it and sauté.
Once the bread cubes are golden brown, season to taste.
Allow to cool.
Place the Romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
Put the chicken and croutons in it and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Combine the yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard and garlic 
then mix well.
Then drizzle the dressing on to the salad.
Toss gently until combined.
Season to taste with freshly ground black 
pepper.


Nutritional value per serving
Calories 200 | Total Fat 4.8g | Saturated Fat 2.5g | Carbohydrates 22.5g | Fibre 2.6g | Protein 20.1g


Other info:
Caesar Salads are notorious for 
being high in fat due to their creamy 
dressings and fat laden croutons. 
They can also be high in carbs.
This Caesar Salad is low fat and low 
carb, using home made croutons.




Serves 4

For the kebabs
400g minced lamb
2 tsp. garlic, peeled and finely
chopped
2 tsp. ginger, peeled and finely
chopped
1 large onion, peeled and finely
chopped
2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tsp. ground cumin
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
1 tbsp. fresh coriander, finely
chopped
4 metal skewers
Salt to taste


For the verdant salsa 
3 spring onions, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 tomatoes, chopped roughly
1 tbsp. olives of your choice, 
without stones
1 bunch of coriander, 
chopped
1 bunch of parsley, chopped
Juice and grated rind of a 
lemon
Salt to taste

Method

Mix the mince, onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, pepper and salt in a mixing bowl until well blended.
Then form 16 balls.
Put each ball around the tip of a metal skewer and flatten slightly.
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and 
cover, then refrigerate them for an hour.
Place all the salsa ingredients a bowl and 
mix together.
Cook the skewered lamb kebabs under a preheated grill, turning every 
now and again, until the lamb is cooked through.
This will take around 15 minutes or so.

serve hot with salsa

Nutritional value per serving
Calories 180 | Total Fat 11.2g | Saturated Fat 4.0g | Carbohydrates 7.9g | Fibre 1.0g | Protein 12.9g








serves 4

300g chick peas, washed and
drained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
200g canned tomatoes, finely
chopped
2 tsp. ginger, finely chopped
½ tsp. turmeric powder
2 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. garam masala
½ tsp. green chilli, chopped
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
250ml boiling water
1 tsp. amchoor powder (powder of unripe mango)
Salt to taste

Method

Put the vegetable oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
Add your onions, stirring every minute or so until they are brown.
Fry for around five minutes until the mixture becomes a rich golden color.
Add the garlic and ginger and stir.
Add the tomatoes, chilli, turmeric, coriander powder, amchoor powder
and salt and cook for around 5 minutes.
Add the washed, drained chick peas and 
boiling water. Mix and cover.
Serve with freshly chopped coriander.


Nutritional value per serving
Calories 220 | Total fat 2g | Saturated Fat 0.5g | Carbohydrate 35g | Protein 4g | Fibre 8.5g

More info:
Chickpeas are an Indian staple and 
would be an excellent addition to 
anyone’s diet.
Chickpeas have been studied in 
relation to blood sugar control.
One research study found that it took 
just one week of consuming 
chickpeas to see a significant 
improvement in blood sugar control 
and insulin secretion.



serves 1

6 sun roasted tomatoes
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
5g ground cumin
200g sliced halloumi
85g quinoa

Method

Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the packet, drain well 
and place into a bowl.
Add the cumin, red onion red wine vinegar, sun roasted tomatoes and 
olive oil.
In a griddle pan cook the halloumi until it is soft.
Place the halloumi on top of the quinoa on a plate and serve immediately

Nutritional value per serving
Calories 1351 | Total fat 97.3g | Saturated fat 10.5g | Carbohydrate 13.3g | Protein 11.5g | Fibre: 4.8g

Other info: 

The nutritional values in this recipe 
seem a little on the high side 
particularly the calorie content and 
the amount of fat. This is due to the 
addition of the halloumi so although it 
tastes delicious with the other 
ingredients, if you are looking to lose 
weight, you might want to leave it 
out!



serves 2

4 salmon steaks, hot smoked and
skinned
100g new potatoes, cooked and
chopped (use celeriac if you are on a
very low carb diet)
100g asparagus tips
2 tsp. parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp. mint leaves, finely chopped
2 spring onions, chopped
70g radishes
1½ tbsp. lemon juice
75ml olive oil


Method

Boil some water in a medium sized pan.
Boil the potatoes until cooked.
Place the asparagus tips in the water for 2 minutes towards the end.
Drain the water and wait for the potatoes and asparagus to cool.
Combine the potatoes, asparagus, parsley, mint, spring onions and radishes
Place the asparagus, celeriac, salad, onions, radishes and herbs in a big 
bowl.
Mix the lemon juice and olive oil to make a dressing.
Drizzle two thirds of the dressing onto the salad mixture and mix well.
Spread onto a large flat dish.
Then break the salmon onto this mixture and sprinkle with the chopped 
onions.
For the final touch, drizzle with the rest of the dressing.


Nutritional value per serving
Calories 300 | Total Fat 19.5g | Saturated Fat 3.5g | Carbohydrates 13.5g | Fibre 2.1g | Protein 21.7g


Other info:

This dish is a real delicacy.
It is a perfect combination of 
sumptuous smoked salmon and 
delicate celeriac, asparagus and 
herbs.





Serves 4

400g asparagus, woody stems removed
220g cooked king prawns
80ml extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

Boil some water in a medium sized pan.
Boil the asparagus for 3 minutes and drain off excess water.
Put the prawns in the boiling water for 30 seconds.
Place the prawns in a large bowl.
Slice the asparagus spears and place in the bowl with the prawns.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix together.

Nutritional value per serving
Calories 320 | Total Fat 10.1g | Saturated Fat 3.2g | Carbohydrates 15.4g | Fibre 4.5g | Protein 20.1g



More info:

This salad makes for a light lunch or
supper.
It is low in carb and fat as well as
being high in protein.





serves 8

150g watercress
2 rashers of pancetta or other bacon
20g butter
1 small potato, peeled, washed and
diced
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely
chopped
1 litre vegetable stock
1 tbsp. olive oil

Method

Place the butter and olive oil in a pan with the onions and cook over a
medium heat until the onions have softened.
Add the potato, stock and garlic in the onion mixture.
Simmer the mixture for approx. 10 minutes, until the potatoes have softened.
Blend the soup to a find consistency.
Fry the pancetta lightly and cut into small pieces.
Put the watercress in the mixture.
Remove the soup from the heat.
Put into a blender and blend until the soup is a fine consistency.
Heat through before serving.
Add the pancetta prior to serving.

Nutritional value per serving
Calories 200 | Total fat 12.6g | Saturated Fat 3.8g | Carbohydrates 13g | Fibre 2.0g | Protein 25.3g



Other info:
This soup is packed with nutrients and 
full of great flavours.
Watercress is a great, vibrant 
ingredient for inclusion to any soup.
It is best to cook the watercress lightly 
in order to retain the wonderful 
flavour of its peppery leaves as well its colour