Our final low fat recipe for the month comes in the form of these delicious oven baked fish and chips. They can be prepared and cooked in under and hour, so what are you waiting for, give it a go at home!
Fish and Chips are one of the classic British dishes and it is easy to see why! However this version puts a twist on the classic dish. This version is low fat fish and chips and the reason is because it is oven baked rather fried. The fish comes with a delicious breadcrumb topping, made up of parsley, lemon zest and fresh breadcrumbs, and the chips are made of floury potatoes so they are a lot lighter than your regular potatoes. So if you love fish and chips and want to try these oven baked fish and chips at home, take a look at this delicious recipe from BBC Good Food.
Ingredients:
- 880g of floury potatoes
- 4 sustainable white fish fillets, roughly 140g each
- 50g of fresh breadcrumbs
- The zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp of chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 200g cherry tomatoes
Instructions:
Step 1-Preheat your oven to 220 degrees celcius/200 degrees in a fan oven/Gas Mark 7. Cut the potatoes in to chips, and pat them, dry using kitchen paper. Lay the chips on a baking tray in a single layer before covering with half of the olive oil, and seasoning with salt.
Step 2-Cook the chips for 40 minutes in total until they start to turn a golden brown colour. Turn the chips after 20 minutes to ensure they are evenly cooked.
Step 3-In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, lemon zest and parsley then season to your own taste with sea salt and black pepper. Once well mixed, top each fish fillet with some of the mixture and add the remaining olive oil.
Step 4- Place the fish fillets in a roasting tin and put them in the oven along with the chips for the final 10 minutes that the chips will need to cook. That’s it, the oven baked fish and chips is finished!
Source: BBC Good Food
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If you want a deliciously healthy and very fast meal for you and your family, these grilled lemon chicken kebabs are perfect! They can be prepared and cooked in under 30 minutes, which is perfect for when the family return home from work and school
The next instalment of our low fat recipes are these grilled lemon chicken kebabs with a side of gremolata. These kebabs may see simple, which they indeed are when it comes to preparation, but they are also bursting with flavour! The refreshing zest of the lemon is backed up by the sweet taste of the white wine vinegar and the fresh parsley. So if you are keen on trying a low fat recipe this month, and want something easy and tasty to ease you in, these grilled lemon chicken kebabs are perfect. Enjoy!
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Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- The juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest
- 3 thick slices of lemon, quartered
- 55ml olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 dessertspoon of chopped oregano
- 1 teaspoon of white wine vinegar
- 2 bay leaves torn in half
- Salt and black pepper for seasoning
For the Gremolata
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest, grated
- 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley,chopped
Instructions:
Step 1-Preheat your grill at least 10 minutes before you plan to use it. Slice each chicken breast in to 5 rather chunky pieces, then place them in a mixing bowl with the lemon juice and the zest of the lemon, as well as the oregano, olive oil, garlic, white wine vinegar and as much of the salt and pepper as you want. Leave to marinate for as long as you want.
Step 2-Then start assembling the kebabs by threading half a bay leaf on to a skewer, followed by a quarter slice of lemon, then a piece of chicken. Repeat this until you have used all 5 pieces of chicken. Finish the end of the kebab with another half bay lead and another quarter slice of lemon. Ensure nothing will be able to fall off the kebab.
Step 3-Repeat with the other kebabs, and once finished, place them on a grill pan with a rack for 10 minutes before flipping them over and cooking for another 10 minutes on the other side. You will need to baste the kebabs when they are cooking, so have the remaining marinade ready. You will know the kebabs are done once they start to crisp at the edges.
Step 4-For the gremolata, combine the freshly chopped parsley, the lemon zest and the chopped garlic in another bowl. Once the kebabs are done, place them somewhere to keep warm.
Step 5-Take any remaining marinade plus the juices from the kebabs and put them in a saucepan. Reduce for a few minutes until it is the consistency of a syrup. Pour this on to the kebabs as well as the gremolata, and that’s it, all done! Now enjoy these deliciously healthy grilled lemon chicken kebabs.
Source: Delia Online
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These quick quesadillas are a fantastic idea for your party this New Year’s Eve, they take virtually no time at all to prepare and cook, and your party guests will love the flavours from the pineapple salsa and guacamole!
After a busy Christmas with a lot of complicated food, we can imagine that you want to keep the food simple for New Year’s Eve without losing any of the flavour of the food. Well these quick quesadillas are a fantastic dish to serve your guests! The recipe is courtesy of Jamie Oliver, so you know it is going to be fantastic! The sweet finish of the pineapple is backed up with the heat from the chilli, and this is excellently complimented by the creamy taste of the cheese in the quesadillas themselves. So have a go at this fantastic recipe and your guests won’t be disappointed!
Ingredients:
- 250g cottage cheese
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 finely chopped yellow pepper
- 1 finely chopped red pepper
- 1 red chilli
- Half a bunch of fresh coriander
- 120g cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
For the Pineapple Salsa
- 227g tinned pineapple rings, chopped
- Olive Oil
- Half a Lime
- Half a teaspoon of black mustard seeds
- Half a red chilli
For the Guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and stoned)
- Half a bunch of fresh coriander
- Half a red onion, grated
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
Instructions:
Step 1-Start with your pineapple salsa. Set your hob or hotplate to a medium-high heat and add a dash of oil, the mustard seeds and the chilli. Once the smell starts to release, add the pineapple and the juice and some black pepper. Cook until this solution turns thicker and starts to bind and become sticky. Squeeze the juice of the lime in and set aside in a dish to serve later.
Step 2-The next part to do is the guacamole. Take the already halved and stoned avocados and scrape the flesh of both avocados in to a mixing bowl. Add in the grated red onion, lime juice, chilli and coriander. Add as much salt and black pepper as you want, then add the tomatoes. Mix it together well either using an electric blender or just your hands.
Step 3-Add the lime juice and salt and pepper in to the cottage cheese and stir together. To make the quesadillas, mix the cheddar cheese in with the coriander, peppers and chilli and spread across two of the flour tortillas, and then add the other two tortillas on top.
Step 4-Cook in your oven or grill for 3 minutes or so on either side of the quesadilla until they turn a delicious golden brown colour and the cheese melts.
Step 5-That’s it, simply cut up and serve with the pineapple salsa and guacamole. Enjoy!
Source: Jamie Oliver
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These Lamb and Feta Burgers are extremely simple to make, but your guests will love the fantastic flavours from the mince, feta cheese and the accompanying mint yoghurt dip.
If you want to do something different to the conventional Beef burger, these lamb and feta burgers are right up your street. A simple yet scrumptious recipe, these burgers are guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s’ face when you serve them at your New Year’s Eve party! The succulent taste of the lamb will be backed up by a slight kick from the chilli and couple with the taste of the feta cheese, you’ll have to be disciplined when it comes to not eating too many!
Ingredients:
- 500g of lamb mince
- 2 tsp of ground coriander
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 red chilli
- Chopped parsley, about a handful
- 2 sprigs of rosemary
- Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 100g feta cheese
- 1 tbsp of sunflower oil
- 200ml of natural yoghurt
- Small bunch of mint leaves, chopped
Instructions:
Step 1-Start by making the mint yoghurt dip. Simply mix together the yoghurt and finely chopped mint leaves in a bowl and season to your own taste. Put aside until you are ready to serve it.
Step 2-Take a large mixing bowl and add the 500g of lamb mince along with a good measure of Worcestershire sauce, the egg (which should have been beaten before adding), spices, chilli and herbs. Again, add as much salt and black pepper as you like before mixing it all together with your hands.
Step 3-Once well mixed, start making the burgers. There should be enough for around 16 burgers from this list of ingredients. Take the 100g of feta cheese and cut in to cubes, before adding a cube of cheese to the middle of each burger.
Step 4-Turn your oven on to a temperature of 200 degrees celcius/180 degrees in fan oven/gas mark 6 and heat some oil in a frying pan. Add the burgers to the frying pan to seal them for no more than 2 minutes until they start to brown. Then, transfer them to a baking tray and cook through for no longer than 10 minutes or so until they are piping hot in the middle
Step 5-Serve on a large plate or bowl with the mint yoghurt dip on the side. Place alongside the rest of your delicious New Year’s party food and let your guests get stuck in!
Source: BBC Good Food
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