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Rich, creamy chicken korma is usually forbidden territory if you’re watching your weight, but we’d hate you to miss out so we’ve come up with our healthy chicken curry recipe. Add extra chilli if you like.
294 calories per portion (without rice)

The Hairy Bikers' chicken korma

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600 grams/1lb 5 ounces)

black pepper

grams/1 ounces low-fat natural yoghurt

sunflower oil

large onions, chopped (400 grams/14 ounces prepared weight)

garlic cloves,

root

cardamom pods, seeds crushed

tbsp cumin

tbsp coriander

turmeric

¼ tsp hot chilli powder

bay leaf

cloves

plain flour

saffron

tsp caster sugar

½ tsp fine sea salt, plus extra to season

tbsp double cream

coriander,

Cajun chicken is a great recipe to prep ahead for busy evenings, leaving you set up for a super tasty and quick dinner. Serve with a simple green salad.

Each serving provides 400 kcal, 38g protein, 41g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 8g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 7g fibre and 1.4g salt. 

Cajun chicken 

tsp cumin

tsp smoked paprika

thyme

oregano

tsp red chilli flakes

tsp garlic salt

olive oil

lemon

chicken breasts

potatoes,

1–2 tbsp sweet smoked paprika

sea salt and black pepper

A comforting, healthy and creamy dish that’s ready in a flash. This light version of beef stroganoff is a little over 500 calories so it is recommended you pair it with a lower calorie breakfast or lunch on a diet day to ensure your calorie intake doesn't exceed 1200–1500.

Each serving provides 546 kcal, 41g protein, 64g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 14g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 8g fibre and 1g salt. 

Healthy beef and mushroom stroganoff

grams/5½oz brown basmati rice

shallots, finely chopped

tsp sweet smoked paprika

red pepper, seeds removed,

200 grams/7 ounces chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tbsp cider vinegar

level tbsp wholegrain mustard

150 milliliters/5fl oz beef stock

sirloin

milliliters/3½fl oz fat-free plain fromage frais

level tbsp roughly chopped gherkins

tbsp finely snipped fresh chives

salt and black pepper

Now this is a chicken burger we can get behind. Fresh herbs and hot sauce give the ranch dressing for this lighter burger extra punch.


Chicken and bacon burger

garlic cloves, grated

rashers smoked streaky bacon

wholemeal burger buns

Little Gem lettuces, leaves

tomatoes,

avocado,

tbsp mayonnaise

tbsp soured cream

½ garlic clove, finely grated

tbsp finely chopped dill

tbsp finely chopped chives

Worcestershire sauce

cayenne pepper

Sriracha hot sauce

½ tsp white wine vinegar

mustard

Salmon is a great fish to use in a quiche due to its relatively high fat content so you don’t need to worry about overcooking it. The wholemeal crust provides a lovely nutty taste and slight crunch.

Each serving provides 363 kcal, 26g protein, 27g carbohydrate, 16g fat, 6g fibre.

For this recipe you will need a 24cm/9½in, 3cm/1¼in deep quiche tin.

Salmon and broccoli quiche

80 grams/2¾oz light vegetable spread,

200 grams/7 ounces wholemeal flour,

tsp sea salt

150 grams/5½oz broccoli, cut into 2.5.cm/1in florets

150 grams/5½oz asparagus,

eggs

100 milliliters/3½fl oz full-fat milk

tbsp finely chopped fresh dill

tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

salmon

grams/3½oz frozen peas, defrosted

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

While undoubtedly you can make the best restaurant-style French fries by cooking frozen chips in an air fryer, you can also produce delicious chunky, chip-shop-style chips made entirely from scratch. Any potato will work but waxy varieties are best for this recipe, and if you have any leftover potatoes where the skins are starting to go soft these will taste almost exactly like they came from the local chippy. 

Air fryer chips

potatoes

salt,

If you’re looking for a lighter, healthier version of a roast potato, or you’re simply short on oven space, try this air fryer roast potato recipe for delicious, crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside, roast potatoes!

Air fryer roast potatoes

We love our beef pies and we hated the idea of giving them up while we’re trying to lose weight. Fortunately, we got this idea for a low-fat ‘pastry’ cases from our clever friend Justine and meat pies are back on the menu. 

Each pie provides 335 kcal, 13.5g protein, 59g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 3g fibre and 1g salt.

Low-fat beef and potato pies

onion,

carrots,

celery sticks, trimmed and finely sliced

beef

tbsp tomato ketchup

brown sauce

½ tsp hot chilli powder

½ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

tsp black pepper

300 milliliters/½ pint beef stock,

75 grams/3 ounces frozen peas

about 200 milliliters/7fl oz lukewarm water

plain flour, for kneading and rolling

1–2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk

The boys adore their pies and are determined not to miss out on one of their favourite snacks while shedding the pounds - so they set out to cook a hearty, healthy meat and potato classic. 



But how will they resolve the conundrum of full fat pastry?

Si and Dave create a healthy meat and potato pie

A super-filling, meat-free wonder. Omit the Worcestershire sauce to make it a hearty vegetarian dinner.

Each serving provides 400kcal, 15g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 9.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 6g saturates), 9g fibre and	0.6g salt.
 

Lentil shepherd's pie

floury potatoes,

peas

butter

spring onions, roughly chopped

milliliters/1fl oz milk

75 grams/3 ounces mature cheddar,

paprika

½ red onion, roughly chopped

garlic clove, chopped

carrots, peeled, chopped into small pieces

celery stalk, trimmed, chopped into small pieces

plum tomatoes

Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Tabasco

85 milliliters/3fl oz red wine

100 milliliters/3½fl oz vegetable stock

rosemary

splash balsamic vinegar

parsley,

lentils

These easy Thai fish cakes are full of intense flavours with green beans for extra texture.

Each serving provides 354 kcal, 38g protein, 9g carbohydrate, 18g fat, 5g fibre.

Thai fish cakes

lemongrass paste

tbsp Thai red curry paste

tbsp fish sauce

kaffir lime leaves, finely shredded

grams/3½oz green beans,

1-calorie sunflower oil spray

limes,

carrots (about 200 grams/7 ounces), peeled and cut into thin ribbons

½ red onion, thinly sliced

radishes,

60 grams/2¼oz mixed salad leaves

tbsp rice wine vinegar

soy sauce

No yeast required for this easy, healthy pizza, topped with colourful vegetables that's ready in 30 minutes.This is a great recipe if you want to feed the kids in a hurry! 

Each serving provides 353 kcal, 15g protein, 54g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 7g fat (of which 4g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.4g salt.

Healthy pizza

grams/4½oz

fine sea salt

grams/4½oz full-fat plain yoghurt

yellow or orange pepper, seeds removed and thinly sliced

courgette,

red onion,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

mozzarella

basil leaves, to serve (optional)

tbsp passata sauce (approximately 100 grams/3½oz)

This healthy veggie Thai green curry is packed with protein and flavour. It's easily made 100% vegetarian (and vegan) by switching the fish sauce out for soy sauce. 

Each serving provides 358 kcal, 14g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 11.5g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 2.1g salt. 

Tofu Thai green curry

shallots, thinly sliced

½ tsp sesame oil

green finger chilli, finely chopped (optional)

300 milliliters/10fl oz hot vegetable stock

lighter coconut milk

tsp Thai fish sauce soy sauce

aubergine,

makrut lime leaves

tofu,

½ green pepper,

grams/1¾oz mangetout

grams/1¾oz

juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges to serve

150 grams/5½oz basmati rice, to serve

Cassoulet is a hearty dish but with a few little tweaks we’ve reduced the calorie count while keeping the big flavours. Choose really meaty sausages and gammon, take the skin off the chicken and use a very small amount of oil – it all helps. 
464 calories per portion.


Our special cassoulet

½ tsp sunflower oil

sausages, at least 85% meat

celery

carrots

onions,

boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 450 grams/1lb)

garlic cloves, crushed

tomatoes

150 milliliters/5fl oz red wine (or water)

tsp dried chilli flakes

400 grams/14 ounces can cannellini beans

400 grams/14 ounces can butter beans

parsley

½ large orange, zest only, finely grated

Who would have thought you could eat lasagne when on a diet? Well thanks to our amazingly clever recipe you can.
The pasta is replaced with sheets of blanched leeks so you can have all the deliciousness without the calorie count.

This meal provides 354 kcal, 29g protein, 22g carbohydrate (of which 10.5g sugars), 15g fat (of which 7g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 1.7g salt per portion.


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