Category: Diet
Stuffed Vine Leaves With Garlic Yogurt (Mediterranean Appetizers)
An old Greek recipe which comes in many guises. This meatless version is highly flavored with fresh herbs, lemon and a little chili. SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 40 minCOOK TIME: 45 minREADY TIME: 1 h 25 minCALORIES: 141 Kcal (per 100 g)CUISINE: Mediterranean ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 8…
Scalloped Potatoes Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 1 h 20 minREADY TIME: 1 h 40 minCALORIES: 185 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 75 ml (3 fl oz) low-fat soured cream 350 ml (12 fl oz) skimmed milk 25 g (1 oz)…
Celeriac and Carrot Remoulade Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 10 minREADY TIME: 30 minCALORIES: 94 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 1 celeriac root, about 250 g (8 oz), sliced into matchstick strips 2 tablespoons lemon juice 250 g (8 oz) carrots, sliced into matchstick strips Salt DRESSING:…
Stir-fried Vegetables Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 15 minCOOK TIME: 5 minREADY TIME: 20 minCALORIES: 68 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 125 g (4 oz) bamboo shoots, thinly sliced 50 g (2 oz) mangetout 125 g (4 oz) carrots, thinly sliced 50 g (2…
Caponata Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 40 minCOOK TIME: 1 hREADY TIME: 1 h 40 minCALORIES: 74 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 3 aubergines cut into 1.25 cm (½ inch) dice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 celery sticks, diced 150 ml (¼ pint)…
Yogurt Cheese in Olive Oil (Mediterranean Appetizers)
Sheep’s milk is widely used in cheese making in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Greece where sheep’s yogurt is hung in muslin to drain off the whey before patting into balls of soft cheese. Here it is bottled in olive oil with chili and herbs — an appropriate gift for a “foodie” friend. YIELD: Fills…
Vegetable Hot-pot Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 25 minREADY TIME: 35 minCALORIES: 166 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 4 carrots, sliced 4 parsnips, sliced 2 large courgette, sliced 2 turnips, sliced 2 red or green peppers, cored, deseeded and coarsely chopped 2 onions, sliced 2…
Moussaka Recipe (Low Fat)
SERVES: 6PREP TIME: 45 minCOOK TIME: 1 hREADY TIME: 1 h 45 minCALORIES: 194 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 750 g (1½ lb) aubergines 2 teaspoons sunflower oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon cornflour 300 ml (½ pint) very low-fat natural yogurt 375…
Pheasant with Green Peppercorns Recipe
SERVES: 8PREP TIME: 20 minCOOK TIME: 30 minREADY TIME: 50 minCALORIES: 180 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 2 medium pheasants 175 ml (6 fl oz) orange juice 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed 1 tablespoon chopped chives 2 teaspoons green peppercorns 150 ml (¼…
Sirloin Steaks with Tomato-garlic Sauce Recipe
SERVES: 4PREP TIME: 10 minCOOK TIME: 20 minREADY TIME: 30 minCALORIES: 140 Kcal ⇓ You may also listen to the recipe by pressing the play button below. INGREDIENTS 4 sirloin steaks, about 50 g (2 oz) each, trimmed 2 teaspoons low-fat spread TOMATO-GARLIC SAUCE: 750 g (1½ lb) tomatoes, skinned and chopped 3 garlic cloves,…