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Harissa Lamb with Courgette Tzatziki June 8, 2011

Filed under: Meat,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 9:16 pm
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I love lamb so I think this was always going to be a winner for me. It’s actually really handy to make. I was a bit dubious about the tzatziki but it works really well. The lamb is best marinaded for about and hour or overnight if you have the time. I got the recipe from the Weight Watchers Simply Enjoy cookbook. The BBQ would be an ideal way to cook the lamb but it was raining when I was making it so I just cooked it on the griddle pan.

Serves 4

Propoints value per serving 11

 

Ingredients

2 teaspoons harissa paste

1 tablespoon lime juice

2x200g lean lamb steaks, trimmed of visible fat

4x 50g Mediterranean flatbreads

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

3 tabelspoons chopped fresh coriander

1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

4 tomatoes, de-seeded and diced

Salt and freshly ground pepper

For the courgette tzatziki

5 tablespoons 0% fat Greek yoghurt

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 small garlic clove, crushed

1/2 courgette, grated coarsely

 

Method

1. Mix together the harissa paste and lime juice in a shallow dish, season then add the lamb and spoon over the marinade, turning the lamb until coated. Leave to marinate, covered, in the fridge for at least 1 hour or preferrably overnight.

2. Light the BBQ or heat a non stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Mix together the ingredients for the tzatziki with 1 tablespoon of water and season.

3. Remove the lamb from the marinade, spray with the cooking spray and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Remove from the heat and leave to rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

4. Wrap the flatbreads in foil and warm on the BBQ or under the grill for a few minutes. Divide the flatbreads between four plates. Cut the lamb into 1 cm diagonal slices and place on the bread. Scatter over the herbs the tomatoes then top each serving with 2 tablespoons of the tzatziki. Serve flat or folded in half, ad preferred.

 

 

Turkey balls in creme fraiche sauce

Filed under: Meat,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 8:55 pm
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This is an unusal dish but really good. It’s from the new Weight Watchers Simply Enjoy cookbook. The recipe says to serve it with runner beans and some crusty bread. I had it with some asparagus and some baby potatoes.

Serves 1

Propoints value 11

 

Ingredients

150g turkey mince

25g wholemeal breadcrumbs

15g parmesan cheese, finely grated

1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

2 spring onions, chopped finely

500ml vegetable stock

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon half fat creme fraiche

40g spinach leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

 

Method

1. Combine the turkey mince, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, chives and the white part of the spring onions in a bowl. Season well and form into siz walnut sizeballs. Cover and chill until ready to use.

2. Pour the stock into a saucepan and bring up to the boil. Reduce the heat, add the turkey balls and spoon over the stock. Simmer for 4 minutes, turning once, then, using a slotted spoon, remove them from the pan and set aside.

3. Pour away all but 175ml of the stock, add the mustard and lemon juice then bring up to the boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes until reduced by a third.

4. Stir in the creme fraiche, spinach, half of the green part of the spring onions and the turkey balls. Season  and simmer, stirring occassionally, for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the turkey balls are cooked through.

5. Serve in a large, shallow bowl, sprinkled with the remaining spring onions.

 

Lettuce and Pea Soup May 29, 2011

Filed under: Soups and Stews,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 10:00 pm
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I got this recipe from a Weight Watchers demonstration in the Kitchen in the Castle.  The courses out there are great, you should check them out: http://www.thekitcheninthecastle.com/

This soup is very quick to make. It’s best served fresh.

1 1/2 propoints per serving

3 propoints per recipe

serves 2

 

Ingredients

Low fat cooking spray

4 spring onions, sliced

250g lettuce, such as cos or little gem, shredded

150ml vetegable stock

100ml skimmed milk

60g peas, fresh or frozen

4 fresh mint leaves, shredded, plus extra to garnish

Freshly ground black pepper

 

Method

1. Spray a large lidded pan with the cooking spray and heat until hot. Add the spring onions and stir fry for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the lettuce and cook for a minute before stirring in the stock and milk.

2. Bring to the boil, add the peas and reduce the heat to a steady simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

3. Stir in the shredded mint then transfer to a liquidiser to blend or whizz with a hand held blender. Season with a little salt and black pepper and return to the pan to warm through.

4. Serve in warm bowls garnished with the mint leaves.

 

 

Chocolate Flapjacks

Filed under: Cakes,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 9:24 pm
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These are scrumptious and wholesome too. Dead easy to make. These are a Weight Watchers recipe also.  Hope you try them.

3 propoints per flapjack

Recipe makes 12

You will need a 8cm square baking tin and a heatproof bowl

Ingredients

Low fat cooking spray

60g low fat spread

50g light brown sugar

2 tbsp golden syrup

Finely grated zest of 1 orange

170g porridge oats

25g plain chocolate

 

Method

1. Place the low-fat spread, sugar and syrup in a large pan and melt over a gentle heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the orange zest and oats.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon onto the sheet and level the mixture. Bake for 15-20 mins, gas mark 5, 190 degrees celsius and 350 degrees fahrenheit.

3. Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water for 2-3 minutes until melted. Remove from the heat.

4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the flapjacks into 12 rectangles and drizzle over the chocolate. Leave to cool in a tin for about 30 minutes. They will keep in an airtight tin for 3 days.

 

Chocolate Orange Brownies May 25, 2011

Filed under: Cakes,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 8:54 pm
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I went a bit baking mad last weekend, I tried the lemon tart and these chocolate brownies they are great. Definately worth a try. The recipe is from Weight Watchers Fabulous & Filling. I was a bit dubious about the fact that there was no chocolate in it but I don’t think it actually needs it.  These are also very quick to make.

Makes 15 brownies

They are 1 1/2 points each in the old system (not sure what they are with the new plan)

Ingredients

Low fat cooking spray

175g self raising flour

40g cocoa, reserving 1/2 teaspoon for dusting

100g soft dark brown sugar

Finely grated zest of an orange

1 egg

100g very low fat natural yoghurt

75g low fat spread, melted

Method

1.  Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180 degrees celsius/ fan oven 160 degrees celsius. Line a 17×25 cm rectangular cake tin with non stick baking parchment and spray with the cooking spray.

2. Sift the flour and cocoa into a mixing bowl then stir in the sugar and orange zest.

3. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the yogurt and 150ml cold water then mix into the dry ingredients, followed by the low fat spread. Stir until smooth then pour into the prepared tin.

4. Bake fo 15 minutes until just firm then cool in the tin. Once cool, chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into 15 squares.

5. To serve, dust the reserved cocoa over the brownies.

 

Sausage Pizza May 21, 2011

Filed under: Meat,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 11:46 am
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This is fantastic and really simple to make. I will definately try this recipe again. It’s a Weight Watchers one, which is great. Guilt free pizza. Not quite sure I could stop at one slice though.

8 Propoints per serving

Serves 4

Ingredients

1x 145g pizza vase mix

Calorie controlled cooking spray

2tbsp plain flour, for dusting

175ml passata

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp tomato puree

1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

4 Weight Watchers Premium Pork Sausages

150g light mozzarella cheese, drained and torn into pieces

Salt and freshly ground black

A small handful of fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Method

1.  Prepare the pizza base mix according to the pack instructions.  Mist a 25x35cm baking tray with cooking spray and dust with flour.

2. Roll out the dough thinly on a floured work surface to a 30x23cm rectangle.  Transfer to the baking tray and set aside for 10 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to gas mark 7/220 degrees celsius/200 degrees fahrenheit. Mix together the passata, oregano, tomato puree and chilli flakes, if using. Spoon the sauce over the base in a thin layer, leaving a 1cm gap around the edge.

4. Squeeze the sausage meat out of its skins and make into 28 marble-sized balls.

5. Arrange them on top of the pizza, followed by the mozzarella and seasoning. Spray the top of the pizza with cooking spray.

6. Bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes until the base is golden and crisp. Garnish with the basil leaves and cut into 4. Serve immediately.

 

Easy Spiced Lamb May 2, 2011

Filed under: Meat,Rice and Grains,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 4:13 pm
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I love lamb and mix that with spices and you’ve a winning combination in my mind.  This is a weight watchers recipe from the Oriental Express cookbook.

Propoints value per serving – 1o

Serves 4

Ingredients

200g dried brown basmati rice, rinsed

125g fine green beans, trimmed

125g small cauliflower florets

low fat cooking spray

1 onion, chopped

3 large garlic cloves, chopped

2.5cm fresh root ginger

1 large courgette, diced

350g lean diced lamb, visible fat removed

50g dried apricots, chopped into small pieces

2 tablespoons garam masala

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1.  Put the rice in a lided saucepan and cover with 450ml water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to its lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the water is absorbed and the grains are tender. Set aside for 5 minutes, covered, then remove the lid and leave to cool slightly.

2. Bring about 2.5cm of water to the boil in a lidded pan. Put the green beans and cauliflower in a steamer basket and place it over the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until al dente. Alternatively, bring a small amount of water to boil and cook the vegetables for 5 minutes and then drain. Refresh under cold running water and then set aside.

3. Heat a large lidded non-stick frying pan. Spray with the cooking spray and stir fry the onion over a medium heat for 4 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and courgette and stir fry for 3 minutes. Next, add the lamb and stir fry for a further 3 minutes until browned.

4. Add the apricots and spices, stir and then ad the green beans, cauliflower, rice and 5 tablespoons of water. Stir until combined and then cover with a lid and heat through for 5 minutes. Season before serving.

 

Beef Yakisoba April 19, 2011

Filed under: Meat,Noodles,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 9:01 pm
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This is another weight watchers recipe, it’s pretty good. Quick and simple, that’s always good.

Serves 4

8 Propoints

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of mirin

4 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

350g lean beef fillet, cut into strips

175g soba nooles

low fat cooking spray

1 onion, halved and sliced thinly

125g mange tout

1 green pepper, de-seeded and sliced thinly

2.5cm fresh root ginger, chopped finely

125g beansprouts

freshly ground black pepper

To garnish

2 spring onions, chopped finely

1 tablespoon pink pickled ginger

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Method

1. Mix together the mirin, soy sauce and sesame oil in a shallow dish. Add the beef, spoon the marinade over and leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the noodles according to the packet instructions. Drain then refresh under cold running water. Place in a bowl, cover with cold water, then set aside.

3. Meanwhile, heat a large wok or non stick frying pan until hot. Remove the beef from the marinade (reserving the marinade). Add the beef to the pan and spray with the cooking spray. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until browned all over. Transfer the beef and any juices to a bowl and set aside.

4. Add the onion, mange tout, green pepper and ginger to the pan, spray with the cooking spray and stir fry for 3 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon of water if it starts to stick. Add the beansprouts, beef, juices and reserved marinade and stir fry for another minute.

5. Drain the noodles and add them to the pan, turning them until combined and warmed through. Divide between four large shallow bowls. Season with black pepper and garnish each serving with the spring onions, pickled ginger and sesame seeds.

 

Malay Style Chicken April 12, 2011

Filed under: Chicken,Curries,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 9:34 pm

This is a cracking recipe. Another Weight Watchers one. The original has quorn pieces, so I replaced that with chicken.

Serves 4

6 propoints

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter

low fat cooking spray

2 larged garlic cloves, chopped

2.5 cm fresh root ginger, chopped finely

125g mange tout

2 chicken breasts, chopped

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

100ml vegetable stock

200ml light coconut milk

1 red chilli, de-seeded and sliced thinly into rounds

2 tablespoons lime juice

60g beansprouts

2 spring onions, sliced diagonally

salt and freshly ground pepper

Method

1. Mix together the soy sauce, peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of hot water in a small bowl. Seat Aside.

2. Heat a wok or non stick frying pan until hot. Spray with the cooking spray and fry the garlic, ginger and mange tout for 3 minute then add the chicken pieces and turmeric.

3. Pour in the stock, cocunut milk and chilli, and bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and lime juice, season to taste, then add the beansprouts just before serving.

4. Serve in warm shallow bowls, sprinkled with the spring onions.

 

Teriyaki Chicken April 11, 2011

Filed under: Chicken,Weight Watchers Recipes — delishuss @ 9:35 pm
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Here’s another Weight Watchers recipe for you. This is simple food at its best. Another great, easy to make recipe.

Serves 4

5 Propoints per serving

Ingredients

4 tablespoons teriyaki marinade

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

500g skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into strips

2 teaspoons sesame seeds

low fat cooking spray

250g asparagus tips

2.5 cm fresh root ginger, chopped finely

2 spring onions, sliced diagonally

Method

1. Mix together the teriyaki marinade, soy sauce and sesame oil in a shallow dish. Add the chicken, stir until coated, and leave to marinade for 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, put the sesame seeds in a dry wok or non stick frying pan and dry fry for about 3 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until light golden. Set aside.

3. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserving the marinade for later), spray with the cooking spray, add the pan and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until light golden all over. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Spray the pan with the cooking spray and stir fry the asparagus for 3 minutes then add the ginger, chicken and the reserved marinade Stir fry for a further 1-2 minutes until the sauce is reduced and thickened. Serve sprinkled with the sesame seeds and spring onions.