Super, simple recipe for spiced up cauliflower. If you don’t have preserved lemons use half a fresh one. If you have them use some diced olives or a hand full of pomegranate seeds as a garnish too. Nice for a light supper or lunch eaten with some couscous or along side some grilled meat. Its… Read More Moroccan Style Cauliflower
Fritters, fritters, more fritters. I love them. Polenta adds additional corn flavours and the pea based dip is a winner. Great as a starter or make small ones as a canapés or as a side alongside a main course like chilli. Ingredients 75g polenta 50g self-raising flour 1⁄2 tsp salt 1 egg 100ml milk 300g… Read More Polenta, Coriander & Corn Fritters with Pea Guacamole
Handled properly tofu can take on lots of flavour, using the smoked version also gives it a head start. I used bamboo skewers which need soaking for 30 minutes before you thread them. There’s plenty for two here at 300 calories per person. I served it with some jasmine rice mixed with some fresh coriander.… Read More Smoked Tofu & Vegetable Kebabs
I like cauliflower. I’ve posted several recipes on this site so that proves it but I have always shied away from getting on the “cauliflower rice” band waggon. I think it’s the use of the word rice rather than the actual food itself. It is after all just finely chopped up vegetable but I guess… Read More Cauliflower “Rice” : Late adopters welcome
This quick pasta dish benefits from using darker field mushrooms and adding some dried ones creates a depth of flavour. The recipe is enough for two people and despite the pasta it is will be only 250 calories per person as the rest of the ingredients (excluding the parmesan) are very low calorie. Ingredients 200g… Read More Mixed Fungi Pasta
The thing is there are loads of ways to make a tabbouleh so don’t get too hung up if you have things missing. But you need loads of herbs, bulgar wheat (although couscous, quinoa or lentils could be used), lemon and olive oil. Keep it fresh and if you’re watching the calories cut back on… Read More Tasty Tabbouleh
One of my favourite vegetarian curries is the combo of spinach, yoghurt, green chillies and Indian set cheese. It’s quick to cook and lovely on it’s own or as a side. I like it with some Bombay potatoes or naan. Serves 4 and is about 250 calories per portion. Ingredients 25ml sunflower oil 1 tsp… Read More My Saag Paneer
Mediterranean herbs, rice, courgette, garlic & onion, stuffed into tomatoes and slow roasted: what’s not to like! Lots of versions are around. You can change the rice for couscous or bulgar wheat and the courgette for some peas if you like. Serves 4 at about 250 calories each. Eat along side some fish or grilled… Read More Mediterranean Stuffed Tomatoes
This earthy curry is pretty simple to make and can be eaten on its own, with some rice, naan or as a side dish to another curry. Serves 4, approximately 300 calories per portion. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crush 2cm grated ginger 1 tbsp coriander powder 1… Read More Cauliflower & Lentil Curry
Spring is here and thinking about fresh flavours is allowed again! The sauce is no cook: just prepare and stir through your favourite boiled pasta. Great with some salad leaves or even garlic bread if you must! Using 75g dried pasta per person this will be approximately 400 calories per person. Serves 4. Ingredients 300g… Read More No cook tomato pasta sauce
