This healthy take on the classic Shamrock Shake uses fresh spinach and juicy kiwi to achieve the fun and festive St Patricks Day colour. Using fresh mint makes this smoothie extra minty and refreshing.
Nutrition profile:
Egg Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 frozen large banana, sliced
1 cup spinach
½ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ […]
Ingredients:
450g mixed spring vegetables such as green beans, asparagus, broad beans and peas
400g tagliatelle
1 lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp snipped chives
grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), to serve
Method
Halve the green beans and cut the asparagus into 3 pieces on the diagonal. Cook the tagliatelle, adding the vegetables […]
PREP: 15 MINS
COOK: 30 MINS
MAKES: 10-12
Nutrition: per pancake
Kcal 53
Fat 1g
Saturates 0.3g
Carbs 8g
Sugars 0.8g
Fibre 0.4g
Protein 3g
Salt 0.1g
Ingredients:
50g self-raising flour
50g wholemeal or wholegrain flour
2 small eggs, separated
150ml skimmed milk
berries and low-fat yogurt or fromage frais to serve
Method:
Sift the flours into a bowl or wide jug and tip any bits in […]
A delicious Gluten-Free Almond Bread recipe that only uses honey for sweetening (aside from a few of those yummy chocolate chips ;))!!
Mix:
1/2 c almond butter
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 T honey
Blend with immersion blender
Then add:
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt and baking soda each
Blend again
Add in a handful of chocolate […]
This light, vibrant one-pot casserole is packed with spring veg and herby pesto
PREP: 20 MINS
COOK: 45 MINS
LEVEL: EASY
SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
500g boneless, skinless chicken thigh
300g small new potato
425ml low-salt vegetable stock (such as Kallo low-salt vegetable stock cubes)
350g broccoli, cut into small florets
350g spring greens, […]
Have your pie and eat it too!! This recipe from the British Heart Foundation is low in salt, fat and saturates – and not to mention, tasty!
Category: Main meal | Serves: Makes 4 individual pies
Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 3.5 hours
INGREDIENTS
100g (3½oz) onion, diced
100g (3½oz) celery, diced
100g (3½oz) carrots, diced
1 […]
Chewy, dense, fudgy and a little gooey (if served warm!), that are sure to go down a treat whatever your dietary preferences.
Serves: 10-12
INGREDIENTS
14g milled flaxseed
90ml warm water
150g soft brown ( or coconut) sugar
130g oat flour, gluten free if necessary*
85g almond flour
30g cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of […]
Main meal, Snack/side dish | Serves: 2
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
250g (8oz) fresh spinach leaves, washed
200g (7oz) dried macaroni
1 leek (about 75g) washed and diced
For the sauce:
150g (5oz) quark (a type of fat-free soft cheese)
100ml (3½ fl oz) home-made or reduced-salt stock
½ tsp English […]
Vegan Sichuan dan dan noodles
This vegetarian version of the traditional Sichuan dan dan noodles is lighter than the original. Use your imagination with any of your favourite vegetables like courgette or carrots, or even cucumber. It’s the sauce that gives this noodle dish its full bite of chillies, garlic and other seasonings, without the heaviness. These noodles are usually […]
PREP: 5 MINS
COOK: 25 MINS
SERVES 4
Nutrition (per serving):
Kcal 518
Fat 12g
Saturates 0.4g
Carbs 75g
Sugars 5g
Fibre 5g
Protein 32g
Salt 1.29g
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 leek or onion, sliced
110g pack chorizo
sausage, chopped
1 tsp turmeric
300g long grain rice
1 L hot fish or chicken stock
200g frozen peas
400g frozen seafood mix, defrosted
Method:
Heat the oil in a deep frying […]