Serves 2 360ml almond milk 120ml coconut water (fresh, if possible) 2 leaves cavolo nero or swiss chard, coarsely chopped 1/4 avocado 100g mango, cut into chunks 1/2 cup rice Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Serve in 2 glasses immediately. Ice can be added if you would like your smoothie chilled (preferably from [...]
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Green smoothie
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged healthy snack, smoothie, weight maintenance on March 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Crab and saffron dip
Posted in Snacks, tagged dip, healthy snack, main course, shellfish, weight loss on December 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The sweet crab meat and mellow saffron are a delight. Use as a dip for a snack or pile into the middle of a green salad for a main meal. 175ml creme fraiche 2 TBS Greek yogurt 3 spring onions, finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon Handful flat-leafed parsley, freshly chopped Large pinch saffron [...]
Carrot and cucumber dip
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged dip, healthy snack, weight maintenance on December 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
A variation on the classic Greek tzatziki. 1 medium carrot 1/2 large cucumber Salt and pepper 1 tsp red wine vinegar 250g Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil, plus an extra splash Small handful mint, torn, plus a few extra leaves Coarsely grate the carrot and cucumber. Sprinkle [...]
Feta and green chilli dip
Posted in Snacks, tagged dip, healthy snack, weight loss on December 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
You may recognise this as a spicier version of the Greek dip tirokafteri. Quite how spicy it ends up depends on your chillies. You may want to add just one to start with, then take a view. Extra virgin olive oil 2 mildish green chillies, each around 15cm long 1 TBS red wine vinegar [...]
Classic coleslaw
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged healthy snack, Lunch, weight maintenance on September 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Serves 6 5 TBS red wine vinegar 225ml olive oil 2 TBS Dijon mustard 1 small red cabbage, shredded 1 small white cabbage, shredded 4 carrots, grated 75g flat-leafed parsley, finely chopped First, make the dressing: put the red wine vinegar in a large jar, add the olive oil and mustard, and season well. [...]
Fruity salsa
Posted in Snacks, tagged chicken, duck, healthy snack, weight loss on August 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Serves 6 as a snack 1 large ripe mango, thinly sliced 1 small charentais melon, thinly sliced Zest of 1 orange, finely grated, plus juice of 1/2 the orange 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 TBS white wine vinegar 4 TBS extra virgin olive oil Handful of flat-leafed parsley, freshly chopped Around 300g sliced, smoked [...]
Bean and herb dip
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged beans, dip, healthy snack, weight maintenance on July 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Make up a batch and keep it in the fridge to use as a snack. 410g tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 200ml tub full-fat creme fraiche 2 TBS olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of 1/2 a lemon Small bunch of coriander Extra virgin olive oil Wedge of lime to garnish Put the beans, [...]
Pepper dip
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged dip, healthy snack, weight maintenance on June 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Make up a batch and keep it in the fridge to use as a snack. 4 whole roasted red peppers in oil, drained 300g tub hummus Juice of 1/2 lemon Bunch of chives – chopped, with a few left whole for garnish Freshly ground black pepper Put the peppers, hummus and lemon juice into a food [...]
Cucumber and fruit salad
Posted in Salads, Snacks, tagged healthy snack, Lunch, main course, protein, salad, weight loss on May 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
This recipe is great for weight loss and is perfect as it is for a snack. See the alternatives below to change it into a meal. Serves 1 as a snack ¼ cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ honeydew melon, cubed or balled 6 strawberries, sliced Fresh coriander for garnish For the dressing: 2 tsp virgin olive oil 2 [...]
Homemade hummus
Posted in Only for weight maintenance, Snacks, tagged healthy snack, weight maintenance on May 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A good choice! ½ tin (or soaked, then cooked) chickpeas, reserving some of the liquid 1-2 TBS lemon juice 1 clove garlic – crushed 1 TBS tahini (sesame seed paste) ½ tsp cumin (optional) Soy sauce (optional) – splash Salt and pepper Using a mortar and pestle, mix and mash all the ingredients together – adding some [...]
