Posts Tagged ‘weight-loss’

Coriander Turkey Stir-Fry

Friday, March 22nd, 2013
7oz (200gm) Turkey breast sliced finely
1 teaspoon roasted coriander seeds (dry roast in pan)
3.5oz (100gm) green cabbage finely sliced
2 Tablespoons light olive oil
4 Tablespoons natural yogurt flavoured with 1/2 teaspoon each of ground chilli and ground coriander to taste.

Marinade:
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons chopped, fresh Coriander
2 Finely sliced spring onions
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
3 Tablespoons light olive oil
zest of one orange
2 Tablespoons orange juice
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper

Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Mix
Add Turkey
Stir and then stand for flavours to absorb.

Heat small saucepan over medium heat to dry roast the coriander seeds. Heat these until you hear them pop. Set aside

Heat the oil in a wok or a heavy frying pan. Add the roasted seeds to the turkey mix.
Fry all until turkey is cooked and the cabbage is wilting. You can add a little water if this looks dry.
Stir in the yogurt.
Garnish with Orange zest and fresh coriander

Delicious!

Chicken with Roasted Fennel & Citrus Rice

Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Ingredients:
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 Tbs freshly chopped oregano
1 garlic clove peeled and crushed
salt & freshly ground pepper
4 chicken quarters
1/2 lemon finely sliced
1 fennel bulb trimmed
2 tsp olive oil
4 plum tomatoes
25g/1 oz stoned green olives

For the rice:
225g/8 oz long grain rice I usually use a blend of different ‘rices’. My favorite is a brown basmati and wild rice mix.
finely grated rind and juice of 1/2 lemon
150ml/1/4 pint boiling chicken stock

To garnish:
fennel fronds
orange slices

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/ 400 degrees F/ Gas mark 6.
Gently crush fennel seeds, mix with oregano, garlic, salt and pepper.
Place between the skin and flesh of the chicken breasts, carefully do not to tear the skin. Arrange the lemon slices on top of the chicken.

2. Cut fennel into 8 wedges. Place on baking tray with the chicken. Lightly brush the fennel with the oil. Cook the chicken and fennel on the top shelf of the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, place rice in a 2.3l/4 pint ovenproof dish. Stir in the lemon rind and juice, orange juice and stock. Cover with a lid and place on the middle shelf of the oven

4 Reduce the oven temperature to 160 degrees C/ 350 degrees F/ Gas mark 4. Cook the chicken for 40 minutes more, turning the fennel wedges and lemon slices once. Deseed and chop the tomatoes. Add to the tray and cook for 5-10 minutes. Remove from oven.

5. When cooled slightly, remove chicken skin and discard. Garnish with fennel fronds, orange slices and serve

6. Fluff rice, and sprinkle stoned olives over dish. Garnish with fennel fronds, orange slices and save for carbohydrate 3 hours later.

Asparagus and Zucchini Frittata

Friday, March 22nd, 2013
SERVES 8 - so lots for lunch box or breakfast tomorrow too.

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
12 ounces fresh asparagus
1 small yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
1/2 of a small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
8 eggs
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
3 to 4 tablespoonsfinely shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
A pinch of dried chilli (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. If using fresh asparagus, snap off and discard woody bases. If desired, scrape off scales. Cut into 1-inch-long pieces.
3. In a large saucepan, bring about 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus, yellow sweet pepper strips, zucchini, and onion. Return just to boiling; reduce heat slightly. Cover and boil about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Stir in roasted red sweet peppers. Spread asparagus-pepper mixture evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together egg product, milk, snipped or dried dill, salt, black pepper and optional pinch of dried chilli until well mixed. Whisk in flour, making sure it is completely combined. Pour over vegetables in baking dish. Bake, uncovered, about 35 minutes or until slightly puffed and top shakes set. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish individual servings with dill sprigs.

Savoury Roast Beef Sandwich

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

SAVOURY ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

Ingredients:
2 oz roast beef
2 Tbs spicy or roasted red pepper hummus
3-4 lettuce leaves
2 slices dark rye or any whole grain bread you like

Directions:
Place 2-3 lettuce leaves on one slice of bread. Spread hummus on to lettuce leaves; top with roast beef and second slice of bread.
Make a complete meal by serving with 1⁄2 cup carrot sticks and 1 medium apple.

Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

Friday, March 22nd, 2013
Three Pepper Oat Pilaf

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-3/4 cups Oats, uncooked
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation
In 10-inch nonstick frying pan, cook peppers, mushrooms, green onions and garlic in oil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. In large bowl, mix oats and egg until oats are evenly coated. Add oats to vegetable mixture in frying pan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until oats are dry and separated, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add broth, basil, salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Serve immediately.

Serves 6

Middle Eastern Baked Chicken

Friday, March 15th, 2013
MIDDLE EASTERN BAKED CHICKEN:

There’s plenty of flavor, thanks to the Middle-Eastern-style spices, which add a slight sweetness to the dish. Enjoy this with a green salad, some wholemeal couscous, or brown or red rice .

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

4 5-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried coriander
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
2 garlic cloves, slivered
1 15 ounce can chick peas/garbanzo beans, well rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup freshly chopped coriander

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place chicken breasts in a glass baking dish large enough to accommodate the chicken in one layer. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine spices in a small bowl and sprinkle over chicken, followed by garlic slivers.
Pour can of chickpeas over chicken followed by the tomatoes. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

Serves 4

Chicken Livers

Friday, March 15th, 2013
Chicken Livers

Serves 4

1/2 kg chicken livers washed and cut into cubes
1 big onion sliced
1 tsp paprika
2 tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. mixed spices
3 tbs. oil or butter
1/4 tsp. chilli powder
Salt & pepper

Heat oil or butter in a pan. Add the chicken liver, with spices and fry for 8 - 10 minutes or until brown from all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and leave aside. Using the same oil and pan, fry the onions for a few minutes or until soft. Add the chicken liver, chilli, lemon juice,paprika, spices, salt and pepper to the onion, and cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve with salad and whole meal pitta bread.

Tomato, Artichoke and Zucchini Soup

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Tomato Artichoke and Zucchini Soup

Servings: 6

• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2/3 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts

• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

In a medium saucepan cook onion, carrot, celery in hot oil for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, vegetable stock, seasoning, salt and pepper and simmer ten minutes.

Cool slightly and place half of the tomato mixture in blender or food processor and blend, repeat with remaining half.

Add just enough water to reach desired consisitency. Add in Zuccini and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer until zucchini is tender then add artichoke hearts. Heat until artichokes are warm.

Top with grated parmesan cheese.

Black bean and Chilly Soup - quick easy and yummy

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Ingredients

1 onion , chopped
2 sticks celery , sliced
1 carrot , cut into small dice
olive oil
pinch chilli flakes
½ tsp ground cumin
1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes
400ml vegetable stock
1 x 400g tin black beans , rinsed and drained
150ml pot natural yogurt
small bunch coriander , chopped

Cook the onion, celery and carrot in 1 tbsp olive oil until softened. add the chilli flakes and cumin and cook for a minute. add the tomatoes, stock and beans then simmer for about 30 minutes, until the veg is tender.
Serve with a dollop of yogurt and some chopped coriander on top.

Omelette with can of … ready to go in ten minutes!

Monday, March 11th, 2013

4 eggs
2 heaped teaspoons of Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
Freshly ground black pepper
1 x 200g (7oz) can chopped tomatoes
Spray of olive oil or any other non stick spray
1 x 200g (7oz) can flageleot or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed if you don’t have beans use tinned fish, or crumble in some cheese.

Whisk eggs in bowl with mustard, herbs and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes.

Heat a small frying pan and spray lightly with olive oil (or non-stick spray)
Pour in egg mixture. Scatter beans over the top and cook until bottom is turning light brown. Place under hot grill for 3-4 minutes until top is set and golden brown.
Serve with a slice of wholemeal or rye bread and some salad. This will serve 2