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Vegetarian Sunset – 117 calories per serve

Vegetarian Sunset eggplant recipe Low calories recipe 5:2 diet

Serves: 6 as a side (117 Calories per serve) 706 calories total.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
600g Eggplant – 100 calories
1 tbsp minced garlic – 20 calories
400g Canned crushed tomatoes –  106 calories
250g Neapolitan pasta sauce – 145 calories
1 teaspoon dried oregano – neg
160g red capsicum (bell pepper) – 30 calories
300g low fat Ricotta – 270 calories
5g pkt fried onions – 35 calories

METHOD

  1. Brush olive oil over  large non-stick lamington tray. Add minced garlic and brush again distributing the garlic evenly.
  2. Slice eggplant into 10mm slices and place in tray.
  3. Cover with crushed tomatoes and spread evenly with pastry bush pushing into the gaps between the slices of eggplant.
  4. Spread pasta sauce over with brush.
  5. Add a dollop of ricotta cheese to the center of each slice of eggplant. Do not spread too much (max 3/4 the diameter).
  6. Remove stem and seeds from capsicum and slice into 3mm strips. Arrange on top of each slice of eggplant over the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle over oregano and fried onion breaking the onion with your fingers as much as you can to spread.

Bake in moderate oven 25-35 minutes until well cooked with a pizza-like appearance.

NOTES:
Pasta sauces can vary so check calories.  The one I used was 58 calories per 100ml. By all means use fresh garlic if you have it and diced onion can replace fried if you like.

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Egg & Poultry Entre & Snacks Low Calorie Recipes Turkey

Turkey Rice Wrap – 215 calories per serve

Rice turkey wraps in the low calorie recipe book
Rice turkey wraps

Serves: 1 (215 calories per serve)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes.

The secret ingredient in this wrap is the fried onion. You can find this in the Asian section of your grocery store. Yes, it is fried but you used so little, and adds a kick to the whole flavor. A little of these Asian fried ingredients can add variation to your snacks and meals, e.g. fried noodles. A good example of moderation at work in your eating plan.

Rice turkey wraps - Low calorie recipe book
Rice turkey wraps

 INGREDIENTS

35g Light ricotta (10& fat) – 48 calories
1 Rice Wrap (mountain bread type) – 68 calories
I tbsp. Chutney (Rosella Low Joule) – 15 calories
50g cucumber (sliced) – 5 calories
60g or 1 small tomato (sliced) – 15 calories
35g lean turkey breast – 42 calories
1 tbsp dried fried onion – 22 calories
Salt & Pepper to taste (optional)

METHOD

  1. Prepare the vegetables and meat as you like it; sliced, diced or chopped..
  2. Spread wrap with chutney, then cheese and top with remaining ingredients.
  3. Roll up securely and enjoy.

TIP:

You can replace ricotta with low fat cream cheese or leave out all together.

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Entre & Snacks Vegetarian

Satay Apple Bites – 343 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - Satay Apple Bites - 343 calories
Low Calorie Recipe Book – Satay Apple Bites – 343 calories

Sometimes the most simple and quick recipes are the most enjoyable. This is a snack I like to make in a hurry. It is refreshing and filling enough as a lunch taking little time to prepare. The curry powder really makes it unique.

Serves 1 (4 biscuits)
Recipe Total: 33 Calories

INGREDIENTS:
1 small (150g) apple – 75 calories
1 tsp. Unhulled organic tahini – 39 calories
120g (1/4 cup) low fat cottage cheese – 103 calories
20g red capsicum – 4 calories
4 Rye Cruskits – 102 calories
Pinch curry powder – 2 calories
METHOD:

  1. Dice red capsicum.
  2. Spread Tahini over Cruskits and then spread over cottage cheese.
  3. Grate apple on top and sprinkle with curry powder.
  4. Top with red capsicum.

 

 

 

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Entre & Snacks Pasta Salads & Sides Vegetarian

Pumpkin Grill – 186 Calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - Pumpkin Grill - 186 Calories
Pumpkin Grill – 186 Calories makes a filling lunch

One of the most simple recipes on my blog and one of my all time FAVES! This salad is sweet and filling and a treat.

Serves: 1 – 186 calories per serve
Preparation Time: 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
270g Butternut or Golden Nugget pumpkin – 108 calories
20g Low fat Feta – 35 calories
1 teaspoon sesame seeds – 23 calories
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped fine – 5 calories
1 light spray extra virgin olive oil – 15 calories

METHOD

Cut pumpkin into thick chip shapes and microwave for 5 minutes on high.
Finely chop parsley and chop feta.
Place pumpkin on grill plate and spray with oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and grill until golden.
Top with crumbled or chopped feta and fresh herbs.

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Egg & Poultry Entre & Snacks Turkey

Lemon Turkey Lites – 109 – 218 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - Lemon Turkey Lites - 109 - 218 Calories
Low Calorie Recipe Book – Lemon Turkey Lites – 109 – 218 Calories

Serves: 1-2 (109 – 218 Calories per serve)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
60g Sweet Ricotta Cream (see recipe ) – 65 calories
4 Rye Cruskits – 78 calories
1 teaspoon lemon grass paste – 14 calories
10g spinach leaves – 3 calories
50g turkey breast, thin sliced – 46 calories
60g cherry tomatoes, halved – 12 calories

METHOD

Prepare the ingredients above.
Lay Cruskits on plate and spread with lemon grass paste and then the Sweet Ricotta Cream.
Spread spinach leaves over Cruskits followed by turkey.
Top with cherry tomatoes and serve.

NOTES:
Try 1 tablespoon of jellied cranberry sauce instead of lemon grass paste for a lovely sweet variation. Only 2 calories more.

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Low Fat Pappadams – 50 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - Low Fat Pappadams - 50 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book – Low Fat Pappadams – 50 calories

 

We love Indian food and pappadams are a treat in our house.

If you want no oil pappadams simply microwave on high for 60-90 seconds and watch them puff up!

4 pappadams cooked this way can be added to soup and other meals as a side treat costling only 50 calories – enjoy!

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Entre & Snacks Sweet Dessert & Baked Goods

2 Minute Creamy Apple Desert – 167 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - 2 Minute Creamy Apple Desert - 167 Calories
Low Calorie Recipe Book – 2 Minute Creamy Apple Desert – 167 Calories

Preparation Time: 2 minutes.
Cooking Time: 2 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
1 large Pink Lady apple (200g without core) – 100 calories
Dusting of mixed spice or cinnamon – neg – 1 calorie
50gm Low Fat Yogurt – (39 calories) – check your brand for calories as they can vary
3-4 dry roasted almonds (5g) – 27 calories

METHOD

Wash and cut apple into segments and place on microwave proof plate.
Dust with mixed spice or cinnamon
Microwave on high 2 minutes (maximum)
Allow to cool a minute, then add yogurt.
Sprinkle with chopped almonds.
Sprinkle with spice and serve.

NOTES:
This is one of my preferred deserts when I am looking for a sweet fix but not really hungry. It satisfies you much more than a piece of cake or biscuits and doesn’t leave me looking for another snack minutes later.
I used an apple cutter that removes the core but leaves the skin on.
If this is a regular treat make up bulk almonds to save time but make sure you watch the portion. It is amazing how little you need to get the nice nutty topping and with the yogurt a little more ’filling’ protein in your day.

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Apple on Rye – 180 calories

Low Calorie Recipe Book - Apple on Rye - 180 calories
Low Calorie Recipe Book – Apple on Rye – 180 calories

Serves: 1 (180 Calories per serve)
Preparation Time: 5 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
2 Tablespoons Sweet Ricotta Cream (see recipe page: ) – 90 calories
2 Rye Cruskits – 40 calories
1 small apple (100g) – 50 calories
Pinch Cinnamon – neg

METHOD

Wash and peel apple.
Lay Cruskits on plate and spread with Sweet Ricotta Cream.
Grate half an apple over the spreads.
Sprinkle with spice and serve.

NOTES:
This is one of my preferred lunches when I am too busy to stop and being a sweet-tooth. I enjoy this as a sweeter lunch.

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Cheesy Rye Snacks – 70-80 calories

Use sheets of mountain bread or pita bread as savoury snacks with a light dip. Mountain bread is the lightest. 1/2 sheet sprinkled with garlic powder, baked in the oven until crisp on baking paper and no oil will give you a treat at around 70 Calories. I use Rye mountains bread.

A light sprinkle of grated parmesan is very tasty. Add 10 grams per ½ sheet for a snack of 98 Calories.
Try a thin layer of tomato paste and herbs for a pizza style chips and low calories.
Hot and spicey: A light spray with water and dust with chilli powder (don’t breath it in!)
Use plain nacho chips in this recipe: Mild Spinach Nacho Treat Meal

See how the kids can get involved HERE

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