Low Fat Dishes

[Planet 24]

Our family is on a health kick :)

Does anyone have any good wholesome recipes (easy mind) that are low fat not red meat or cheese based?

I am getting fed up with weight watchers TV dinners :(

[Beth]

as on little Britain fat fighters......DUST! theres no calories in DUST :lol:

sorry, we have one of those talking LB dolls of Marjorie Dawes who says that :D

seriously
what about tuna bake :) a tin of tuna fryed up in a pan with an onion and some peppers (good for vitimins) and some mushrooms, some nice juicy tomatoes, tinned ones low sugar wil do, while that is browning bung some pasta in some water
whe n they are both done, mix and eat, or if you do eat cheese, pop in a oven dish and sprinkle cheese on top and into the oven for 15-20 mins so it browns :)

I used to put a tin and baked beans in to as it made it creamy, but I dont eat fish anymore, so thats out the window :D

I am a huge sucker for quorn products :yes: you can buy quorn fatija strips, fry them up with onion and peppers, serve them in a wrap with rice as a side dish

if you never had quorn before I do recommend it, its incredibly low in fat and it comes in many flavors, including mince,... ham style slices.....sausage rolls and spicy pasties (the pastry is not ideal if you are healthy eating though ;) )

or another fav of mine is soya bean feasts :yes: comes in dried form in a packet, you add water and simmer for 15 -20 mins and then serve with either pasta or rice, or you can use it to make shepherds pie or similar
you can get that in spicy mexican, Italain bolagnase, mild curry or savory mince, again very low in fat :)

[Planet 24]

The quorn sounds good I might give that a whirl and the tuna bake - I can do the other half's with cheese - I cant have it - allergy :( and all the nice stuff has cheese in it.:(

[fredblog]

I can't see the point of eating a meat flavoured veggie dishes, why not just eat meat and less of it?

If you search around the self sufficiency web sites you will find lots of healthy eating and cooking advice, and all without the added 'flavourings':)

[kebea41]

Hi Plant 24,
I do find that baked potatoes are very good for helping lose weight there are so many low fat fillings you can make or buy one being as below.

Half a red pepper diced
Quarter of a onion diced
Small tin of tuna in brine,
Cubed low fat cheese.
Small amount of penne Pasta.
Mixed this together with low fat Mayo or low fat salad cream or if you like a bit of kick a tiny amount of mustard and add slat and pepper and a tiny bit of basil or any herb or your choice. Add this as a side meal to your baked potato.
This is a very tasty meal and very low fat,,
My own recipe which always goes down a treat with friends and family:):)

[sp54]

I am also on a health kick Planet24, and have so far lost almost 4.5 stone in less than 11 months :D

I am best having ready meals tbh as they are portion controlled and if I cook for myself I really cheat with the portions :lol:

Having said that, one of the things I have cooked a lot of is very simple - I just have a piece of baked skinless chicken or fish with a mixture of vegetables cooked with the Fry light sprays you can get. They come in different types and are only 1 calorie per spray. You can cook a whole heap of veg with only a few sprays. I use it to stir fry things like onion,mushrooms,peppers, courgettes,tomatoes,leeks etc [not all in one go :lol:] but about 4 different veg - add a bit of seasoning - salt,pepper and a few herbs and it is delicious and very quick and easy :D
It is healthy,tasty and very filling and very low calorie and low fat :)

[fredblog]

I am best having ready meals tbh as they are portion controlled and if I cook for myself I really cheat with the portions :lol:

:eek: they are full of salt and other nasty and you are guaranteed to put weight on...yes they may say low salt etc, don't believe a word of it!

[sp54]

Thank you for your advice :huh:
I think everyone is aware they are not the healthiest option but if you have a lot of weight to lose you have to use what works for you to shift the weight. The alternative is to suffer the health issues that being overweight brings which is far worse than a short term on ready made low fat meals in order to shift the weight to become healthier. Using 2-3 a week I have shifted 4.5 stone actually, so I thing that alone proves they work

Lets also stick to the topic for recipes!!

[Beth]

I can't see the point of eating a meat flavoured veggie dishes, why not just eat meat and less of it?

that could be because I am a vegatarian maybe :D
I have very strong principles in that area and the flavorings make it taste, as quorn and soya without flavorings are very bland, you can flavour the basic soya and quorn yourself, but I simply dont have the time :no:

I never ever comment of what I think people should eat, after all its individual choices, I have no business in telling people what they should not eat or should eat, I am not one of those veggies who frowns upon meat eaters, everyone can make their own choices :yes:

the thread is about low fat meals and quorn and soya are low fat :yes:

fair play to anyone who wants to be healthier with their meals and the best of luck and sucess to those who are losing weight right now :thumbs:

[fredblog]

I have no problem with veggies, I just can't understand someone who is veggie making the meal taste like meat that's all:)

I have used quorn and it takes on flavours very well.

[Beth]

if you take meat sauges for example...they often taste of herbs and spices rather than the meat, the same applies with veggie sausages for example :)

[fredblog]

ah well you see I don't eat them unless home made;) not least because I am allergic to the chemicals in them. Home made ones are also lower fat and you eat less because they not full of rusk. I also don't eat other processed foods. So all my foods taste of what they are, meat or veggie:)

[sp54]

If you have a recipe for home made low fat sausages, perhaps it would be nice to share your recipe, fredblog, after all, that is what the OP of this thread has asked for

[fredblog]

SP you being serious?

All I do is mince the meat up, season with salt and pepper shape them and cook them. Because they are not padded with rusk 2 is the maximum you would eat because they are meaty enough to satisfy you...no gimmicky low fat recipe just simple back to basics. Good quality ingredients made and cooked from scratch. You add turmeric, garlic, apple or what ever you want. you also make it as fatty or meaty as you want to suit your taste or dietary requirements!

http://www.sausagelinks.co.uk/Recipe_Making.asp

With processed foods the body 'craves' the high sugar/salt hydrogenated fat contents and you want 'more'. You cook from scratch the body gets the nutrients it requires and does not 'crave' the 'drug' in the food because it's not there.
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for veggies

Vegetarian sausage can be made without the use of a mincer – however a food processor does make the blending easier. Chickpeas. Polenta, Quorn and Quinoa make excellent bases to which you can add other vegetables, herbs and spices.
Unfortunately there does not appear to be a casing which is truly vegetarian but the sausages can be rolled in a coating to give a crisp finish. The sausages should be left in the fridge for a couple of hours to firm before baking or frying.

http://www.sausagemaking.co.uk/

[StoneHenge]

You ever tried spicy bean burgers? Yum, they are just so yummy esp when you are not in the mood for a big meaty meal.

We have a lot of home made burgers which are also good and easy to make and when I do them you only need one burger as you can make em as big or thin or fat as you like.

Loads of salad in the bun as well and you hav a meal in itself.

[Isis]

I make my own bugers too, although I do not have them a lot,

Take about 1lb of mince, sprinkle with a seasoning e.g. Steak seasoning and shape into small patties, about 4 in total, place in a container and put in the fridge for about 15/30 mins and then grill, i always use my "George Forman" would not leave home without it.:lol:

or
Moussaka:eatin:

1 1/2 lb aubergines, trimmed and cut into 5mm (1/4 inch) think
3 tablespoons of olive oil
3 cloves of garlic crushed
1lb lean lamb mince
2 level tbsp sun dried tomato paste
400 can of chopped tomatoes
1 cinnamon stick, crushed slightly
2 bay leaves (oh yuck)
1 level tbsp chopped oregano

for the topping
7 oz low fat greek yoghurt
1 large egg
1 1/2 oz pamesan cheets
2oz feta cheese

peheat overn to 200 (180) gas 6. Line baking sheet with foil and lightly brush aubergines with 2 tbls of oil. Arrange slices of aubergine in a single layer on the foil bush each one with a little olive oil and season. Roast for 20 to 20 mins, turning them half way though

Heat the rest of the oil in a lagre pan, add onions and cook over a low heatfor 10 mins of until soft, add the garlic and cook for 2 mins, put in a bowl while you cook the mince.

put the mince in the pan and bown over high heat return onions and garlic to the pan. add the tomoato paste chopped tomatoes chinnamon, bay leaves (yuck) and oegano. Bring to the boil and seasons, simmer cover for 20 mins.

to make toppin put the yoghurt egg and half the parmeasn in a bowl and season with salt and pepper and a little nutmeg then mix altogether until combined.
put half the mince in a 3 1/3 pt oven dish add half the aubergine slices, season well and make futher layers with remaining mince and aubergine slices.

top with feta pour yoghurt mixture over and sprinkle with the reamining nutmeg bake in the over fo 35 - 40 mins or until bowned. allow to cool for 10 /15 mins and garnish with oregano and serve.

You can have this on its own or with a salad. If you don't like cheese, leave it out.

[River daughter]

Hi Planet :)
On the principle of better late than never :rolleyes: - here's a suggestion :

Stir fry veggies - the usual eg. spring onions, carrot strips, fine green beans, baby corns, mangetout peas, thinly sliced fennel (yum), those long, sweet, red peppers, mushrooms etc. - whatever you fancy, really - and make some satay sauce to put on them (super-yum) :rolleyes:
For satay sauce, I use peanut butter (or ground pine nuts), coconut milk (this is, actually, quite healthy - something to do with it melting @ body temp. - like olive oil), lime or lemon juice, crushed garlic and some chili powder - all cooked on a low heat for a while - till it tastes good, basically - add water if it is drying out. Probably not authentic enough for the purists, but it tastes good :yes:
I know the peanut butter and the coconut milk don't sound very low-fat, but you've got to have some protein and some fat to leave you satisfied after a meal - or you'll only snack later :blush:
Anyway - there's research that shows that too little fat is harmful and that some fat is necessary for proper absorption of certain vitamins eg. vit. A.

Try it - you can heap your plate with the veggies and eke the sauce out - it's still delicious. :D
RD :)

[Planet 24]

That sounds great, can you use an alternative to the peanut butter - I love it but cant have it as I have a nut allergy.

I am definitely going over to fresher food, the difference in taste is amazing.

[River daughter]

It's a real shame about your nut allergy, planet :(
Are pinenuts classed as nuts ?
They may be seeds - or even fruits :errrm:
Or -possibly- you could try tahini or sunflower 'butter' - though you'd probably have to play with the seasoning quite a bit. I have a recipe which uses a scant teaspoon of brown sugar - I use Rapadura if I'm feeling in need of it - but that rather defeats the object - for your original request. Though, now I think of it, it's not much sugar between 4 people :rolleyes:
If you find pinenuts are safe for you, just grind them fairly fine - they're delicious like that anyway - and use a little olive oil to get closer to the consistency of peanut butter.
I'll investigate further seasonings - they'll be indonesian - and get back to you on this :yes:
Take care
RD :)

[kebea41]

:eek: they are full of salt and other nasty and you are guaranteed to put weight on...yes they may say low salt etc, don't believe a word of it!

I use to eat a lot of ready meals whilst i was working i did not have time to pack a sandwich or make a good meal the night before ,,but i watched a documentary on ready meals and Fred is so right they are full of salt and other bad things. After watching this documentary i went for a cholesterol check because i became worried about my health and i found it was high so i am now on low fat foods which some are just plain boring and horrible but the ones you make yourself at least you do know what goes in them..

Got FEW MORE RECIPES FROM MEMEBERS OF THIS WEBSITE SO BRILLANT ,,THANKS EVERYONE

[River daughter]

Oops - sorry, planet - forgot to mention Lemongrass - I put a 3" length of dried lemongrass in the pot while it's cooking and take it out when it's ready.
RD