Week 14 – Monday
Easy Guacamole with Celery Sticks
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 large avocado ½ tsp dried cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp dried oregano Pinch cayenne pepper To serve: Celery stalks Preparation Method 1 Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop out the flesh. 2 Mash the flesh with the seasonings and...
Plantain Chips
Ingredients 1 pound plantains or green bananas, peeled and sliced thinly sliced on the diagonal 1fl oz / 30ml coconut oil Coarse sea salt and ground pepper Preparation Method 1 Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F / gas mark 4, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2...
Apple and Cucumber Juice
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 apples ½ cucumber 1 stick celery 1 handful of spinach 1 handful of watercress Small piece root ginger Preparation Method 1 Juice all ingredients; add ice or water, as required.
Garlic prawns and spaghetti
Serves 2 Ingredients 3½ oz / 100g / 0.4 cup wholemeal spaghetti 2 tsps coconut oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 7oz / 200g / 1 cup cooked and peeled prawns 1 tsp lemon juice A handful fresh basil, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1 Cook the...
Halibut and fennel Salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tsp. ground coriander ½ tsp. ground cumin 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets for the Salad 1 small fennel bulb ½ a red onion chopped 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 bunch chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 handful...
Week 14 – Tuesday
Puffed Rice and Yogurt
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 serving puffed brown rice Nuts, seeds and dried fruit from your allowance 1 small pot natural yogurt Cinnamon Preparation Method 1 Add the cereal, nuts, seeds and dried fruit to a bowl, top with yogurt and dust with cinnamon.
Berry Blitz Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients Handful raspberries Handful blackberries 7fl oz / 200mls natural coconut yoghurt ½ tsp cinnamon 1 tsp coconut oil 4 / 5 ice cubes Preparation Method 1 Blitz all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then enjoy!
Rice free vegetable Sushi
Ingredients 1 Nori sheet 1 egg 1 tbsp. mung bean sprouts 2 tbsp. feta cheese ½ avocado Preparation method 1. Lay nori sheet on a sushi bamboo mat. 2. Cut the sheet in half. 3. Dampen the sheets with some water. 4. Make the omelette. 5. Place the the omelette and...
Asparagus Frittata
Serves 4 Ingredients 6 eggs 1 parsnip kale 1 red onion 10 asparagus 1 brocoli vegetable stock handful of parsley Preparation method 1 Dry Fry parsnip and red onion and add kale and asparagus. 2 Add the egg mixture in a large frying pan with salt, pepper and parsley...
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...
Week 14 – Wednesday
Hot Smoked Mackerel and Vegetable Medley
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 pack (210g) hot smoked mackerel fillets (or other flavour, but check the label for nasties!) 1 can (15oz / 400g) chopped tomatoes ½ tsp medium curry powder (optional) 8oz / 225g / 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables Salt and freshly ground black...
Green Veg Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 handful kale 1 head broccoli ¼ cucumber 1 stick celery ½ tsp ground ginger 1 tsp lemon juice 6fl oz / 170mls water Preparation Method 1 Whizz all ingredients in a blender until smooth; add more water if necessary to get the consistency you want,...
Colourful Fruit Salad and Yogurt with Almond Nut Butter
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 kiwi fruit 6-8 strawberries Greek yogurt 1 tbsp almond nut butter Chopped nuts (optional) Preparation Method 1. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit. 2. Hull and slice the strawberries. 3. Mix together in a bowl and top with the almond nut butter and...
Sweet potato crisps
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 sweet potato (approx. 9oz / 250g / 1 cup) 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp paprika Pinch of chilli powder Pinch of Himalayan salt Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F / gas mark 5. and cover a baking tray with...
Courgette Burgers
Ingredients 2 cups of peas 1 small courgette 1 cup of ground flaxseed 1 cup of quinoa 1 lime 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of tahini a handful of fresh coriander salt to taste To garnish Hummus slices of avocado slices of tomatoes rocket/butter...
Bruschetta
Ingredients 7 plum tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1tsp cider vinegar 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup olive oil Nut loaf bread (see Nut loaf recipe)...
Week 14 – Thursday
Fruity Omelette
Serves 1 Ingredients 2 eggs ½ tsp cinnamon Fistful dried fruit Preparation Method 1 Beat the eggs with the cinnamon. Heat a non-stick frying pan and pour in the egg mixture, swirling to evenly cover the base. Cook for a few minutes until set and golden underneath. 2...
Poached Eggs and Portobello Mushrooms
Serves 2 Ingredients 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped 4 eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Place the mushrooms, gills side up, onto the paper. Bake for...
Spicy Bean Burgers with Salad
Serves 2 (or 4 as a light meal) Ingredients 1 tspn olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, grated ½ green pepper, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely chopped ½ tspn dried oregano ½ tspn (or to your taste) chilli powder 1 large (15oz) can red...
Sweet potato cakes
Makes 6 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes cooked and peeled 10 dates 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 tablespoon ground almonds 1 handful of raisins 1 egg Preparation method 1. Heat oven to 200C/180°Fan/Gas 4. 2. Blend all of the ingredients together...
Pineapple and strawberry Smoothie
Serves 1 Blend half a pineapple and a handful of strawberries for a yummy morning smoothie.
Week 14 – Friday
Kale and Spinach Smoothie
Serves 1 Ingredients 1 frozen banana ¼ avocado 1 handful kale 1 handful spinach 8fl oz / 227mls /1 cup water 1tsp milled flaxseeds Preparation Method 1 Blend thoroughly, then drink immediately!
Healthy Vegetable Hash
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup chestnut mushrooms, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 6oz / 170g / ¾ cup baby sweetcorn, halved lengthways ¼ tsp dried sage Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Method 1 Melt...
Baked Sweet Potato with Spicy Asian Coleslaw
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes 1/4 of a medium white cabbage, shredded 1/4 of a medium red cabbage, shredded 2 large carrots, grated 3oz / 85g / 1/3 cup bean sprouts 4 spring onions, sliced finely at an angle For the coleslaw dressing: 3?4 pint / 425mls...
Thai Vegetable soup
Serves 4 Ingredients 2 pints / 1 litre vegetable stock Thumb sized piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks 2 cloves garlic, cut into matchsticks 1 stalk lemon grass, chopped 1 head pak choi, shredded 1 carrot, julienned 4 spring onions, chopped 2 radishes, cut into...
Week 14 – Saturday
Spicy Vegetable Stew
Serves 4 Ingredients 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed ½ pint / 285mls vegetable stock 1 tbsp chilli powder (or to taste) 1 tsp ground coriander 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped 2 cans chopped tomatoes 2 courgettes, finely diced 7oz / 200g...
Apple and Ginger Porridge
Serves 2 Ingredients 2½ oz / 75g / ¾ cup porridge oats 18fl oz / 500mls / 2 cups water 1 large eating apple Ground ginger Preparation Method 1 Cook the porridge oats in the water. 2 Peel, core and chop the apple. Put in a plan with just enough water to cover and cook...
Cinnamon Apple Crisps
Ingredients 2 eating apples (Braeburn or Granny Smiths work well for this) Cinnamon Preparation method 1 Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper. 2 Core the apples and slice very thinly to make apple rings. Dust with cinnamon and arrange on...
Fig Almond Truffles
Ingredients ½ cup ( 68g/2.4oz ) almonds 1½ cups ( 200g ) dried figs 1 cup ( 136g/4.8oz ) Medjool dates 1 cup fresh figs, stemmed and chopped 3 tbsp. fresh orange juice ¼ tsp. vanilla seeds 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Preparation method 1. Place the almonds in a food...
Quinoa Salad
Serves 2 Dressing 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 celery sticks 2 spring onion 2 cups of grapes 1 lime juiced 2 tbsp oil 1 handful mint 1 handful basil pinch of salt Preparation method 1 Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together for a very tasty and filling...
Week 14 – Sunday
Lemon Infusion and Grapes
Serves 1 Ingredients A slice of lemon 1 small bunch grapes Preparation Method 1 Add the lemon slice to a mug of hot water, eat the grapes, and enjoy!
Fruit Salad with Nutmeg Yogurt Dressing
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 medium ripe pear, diced 1 medium apple, diced 4oz / 115g / ½ cup red seedless grapes, halved 4oz / 115g / ½ cup green seedless grapes, halved 1 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsps natural yogurt Few drops vanilla extract ½ tsp ground nutmeg Cinnamon...
Salmon Steaks and green salad
Serves 4 Ingredients 4 salmon steaks Juice of a lemon Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 little gem lettuce, washed, dried and chopped. 1?2 cucumber, finely sliced 2 stalks celery, finely sliced 1 bulb fennel, finely sliced Lemon juice Preparation Method 1 Place...
Celeriac chips
Ingredients Celeriac Paprika Chilli Preparation method 1. Cut celeriac into bite sizes chips, put in the oven with paprika, and chilli if you like it hot, and cook on 190°C for about 30-40 minutes. 2. In Week 2 you can cover with coconut oil, which is divine. Paprika...
Egg Fried Rice
Ingredients 4fl oz (125ml) basmati rice 1 large egg, beaten, 2 spring onions Pinch of salt 1 tbsp oil Preparation method 1. Cook the rice for 15 minutes in a pan with a lid, on a low heat, without stirring or lifting the lid. 2. Allow the rice to go cold and fluff it...