Recipes
Try our great selection of healthy recipes, all under 300 calories per serving!
Skinny Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients
25 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 4″ strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, coarsely chopped (leave the seeds for more heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher or sea salt to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chicken broth, low-fat, low sodium
6 (8 inch) whole grain flour tortillas, reduced sodium if available.
Skinny Chicken Fajitas
The Best Meatloaf
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 egg
1 dash ground black pepper
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57)
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
The Best Meatloaf
Mexican Skillet Casserole
220 Calories per serving. 2 teaspoons canola oil
1 3/4 cups chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound ground round
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 3/4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-cut diced tomatoes with jalapeños
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
Mexican Skillet Casserole
Lemon Pasta
Light and low in calories (an average serving is about 350 calories), this dish is very satisfying and makes a great informal supper.
Ingredients:
160g/6oz pasta (I like to use rigatoni or tagliatelle)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest
60g/2oz/4 tablespoons of low fat cream cheese (soft cheese)
50g/2oz/2 cups of rocket (arugula)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Pasta
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Ingredients
1 lb (454 g) chicken cutlets
1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper
1 pinch salt
2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
3/4 cup (175 mL) white wine
1/2 cup (125 mL) no-salt-added chicken broth
1/4 cup (60 mL) whipping cream, (35__5_5_5__)
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Grilled Steak with Caper-Herb Sauce
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Combine parsley and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with sauce.
Grilled garlic bread: Grill 4 slices French bread 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Brush each slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil; rub with halved garlic clove.
Grilled Steak with Caper-Herb Sauce
-
1
Skinny Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients 25 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 4″ strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, coarsely chopped (leave the seeds for more heat) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher or sea salt to taste 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup chicken broth, low-fat, low sodium 6 (8 inch) whole grain flour tortillas, reduced sodium if available. -
0
The Best Meatloaf
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 egg 1 dash ground black pepper 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57) 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper -
0
Mexican Skillet Casserole
220 Calories per serving. 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 3/4 cups chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound ground round 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 3/4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite-cut diced tomatoes with jalapeños 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup) -
0
Lemon Pasta
Light and low in calories (an average serving is about 350 calories), this dish is very satisfying and makes a great informal supper. Ingredients: 160g/6oz pasta (I like to use rigatoni or tagliatelle) 1 tablespoon of olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons of grated lemon zest 60g/2oz/4 tablespoons of low fat cream cheese (soft cheese) 50g/2oz/2 cups of rocket (arugula) Salt and freshly ground black pepper -
2
Creamy Tarragon Chicken
Ingredients 1 lb (454 g) chicken cutlets 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper 1 pinch salt 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil 3/4 cup (175 mL) white wine 1/2 cup (125 mL) no-salt-added chicken broth 1/4 cup (60 mL) whipping cream, (35%) -
0
Grilled Steak with Caper-Herb Sauce
1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. 2. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side. Let stand 10 minutes. 3. Combine parsley and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until blended. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Serve with sauce. Grilled garlic bread: Grill 4 slices French bread 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Brush each slice with 1 teaspoon olive oil; rub with halved garlic clove. -
0
Prawn Salad with Pickled Cucumber
Ingredients 1 cucumber 2 tsp sea salt 4 handfuls of baby spinach leaves 3 tsp sesame oil 280g pack raw tiger prawns For the dressing 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped ½ small red chilli or ½-1 large red chilli, deseeded and finely diced 1 tsp brown sugar ½ tsp sesame oil 1 tbs fish sauce 4 tbs lime juice (juice from 2 limes)
1 tbs freshly chopped mint leaves
2 tbs freshly chopped coriander leaves, plus extra for garnish
Frozen Raspberry Pie
This creamy, luscious pie is made by combining a fluffy cooked meringue with a raspberry puree, then pouring the mixture into a chocolate-cookie crust. Get Recipe now---
Frozen Raspberry Pie
Lighter Brownies
95 calories for serving.Ingredients
Canola oil nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon instant coffee powder or granules
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60-to-70-percent oil)
3 large egg whites
Lighter Brownies
Grapefruit Meringue Nests with Mixed Berries
Ingredients: MERINGUE NESTS:
3 large egg whites
.13 tsp. cream of tartar
½ c. sugar
1 tsp. freshly grated Ruby Red grapefruit peel
BERRIES:
1 container blueberries
1 container raspberries
2 lb. strawberries
¼ c. sugar
¼ c. fresh Ruby Red grapefruit juice
Grapefruit Meringue Nests with Mixed Berries
Caramelized Pears
A simple and elegant dessert, Chuck Hughes' caramelized pears are sure to please any crowd.
Caramelized Pears
Spiced Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon Fromage Frais
Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories. Ingredients:zest and juice 1 lime
2 tbsp clear honey
2 pinches ground cinnamon
few gratings whole nutmeg
2 tsp icing sugar, sifted
200g very low-fat fromage frais
2 tsp butter
1 fresh pineapple, cut into 8 long wedges, skin and core removed
Spiced Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon Fromage Frais
Mango and Passion Fruit Roulade
here's no need to say 'no' to this fruity roulade, whisked sponges are famously low in fat – especially if you use yogurt instead of cream. Ingredientes: 3 eggs
85g golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp
85g plain flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mango and Passion Fruit Roulade
-
1
Frozen Raspberry Pie
This creamy, luscious pie is made by combining a fluffy cooked meringue with a raspberry puree, then pouring the mixture into a chocolate-cookie crust. Get Recipe now--- -
4
Lighter Brownies
95 calories for serving.Ingredients Canola oil nonstick cooking spray 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder or granules 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup trans-fat free vegetable oil spread (60-to-70-percent oil) 3 large egg whites -
0
Grapefruit Meringue Nests with Mixed Berries
Ingredients: MERINGUE NESTS: 3 large egg whites .13 tsp. cream of tartar ½ c. sugar 1 tsp. freshly grated Ruby Red grapefruit peel BERRIES: 1 container blueberries 1 container raspberries 2 lb. strawberries ¼ c. sugar ¼ c. fresh Ruby Red grapefruit juice -
2
Caramelized Pears
A simple and elegant dessert, Chuck Hughes' caramelized pears are sure to please any crowd. -
0
Spiced Glazed Pineapple with Cinnamon Fromage Frais
Try this tropical treat when you want to end a meal on a sweet note without too much effort or too many calories. Ingredients:zest and juice 1 lime 2 tbsp clear honey 2 pinches ground cinnamon few gratings whole nutmeg 2 tsp icing sugar, sifted 200g very low-fat fromage frais 2 tsp butter 1 fresh pineapple, cut into 8 long wedges, skin and core removed -
0
Mango and Passion Fruit Roulade
here's no need to say 'no' to this fruity roulade, whisked sponges are famously low in fat – especially if you use yogurt instead of cream. Ingredientes: 3 eggs 85g golden caster sugar, plus 1 tbsp 85g plain flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder, sifted 1 tsp vanilla extract -
2
Lower Calorie Banoffee Pie
Who loves Banoffee Pie? Even if you're counting calories there's good news as Jac has a yummy low calorie version that's perfect if you're dieting.
Side Dishes
Green Bean Casserole with Madeira Mushrooms
Ingredientes: 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1 (8-ounce) package presliced button mushrooms
1/3 cup Madeira wine or dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1 cup (about 2 ounces) canned fried onions (such as French's)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Green Bean Casserole with Madeira Mushrooms
-
0
Green Bean Casserole with Madeira Mushrooms
Ingredientes: 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped sweet onion 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 (8-ounce) package presliced button mushrooms 1/3 cup Madeira wine or dry sherry 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (about 2 ounces) canned fried onions (such as French's) 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese -
0
Broccoli and Carrots with Toasted Almonds
1/3 cup sliced almonds 1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut carrots (about 3 cups) 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli florets (about 6 cups) 1 tablespoon butter
Get your FastDiet CookBook for more delicious recipes:
Get Your FastDiet Cookbook HERE!
Related Posts:
- Michael Mosley shares four foods to ditch from diet…
- Dr Michael Mosley shares five benefits to…
- Balance Your Blood Sugar, Feel Your Best with Jessie…
- Salk scientists find a system-wide, molecular impact…
- The Science and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
- What Is and Isn't Acceptable While Intermittent Fasting
- Doctor shares tips on intermittent fasting, common…
- Honoring a Visionary: Dr. Michael Mosley's Legacy
- How to Succeed with the 5:2 Intermittent Fasting…
- The 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Diet: A Guide to…
- Is intermittent fasting safe for Type 2 diabetes?
- The Importance of Drinking Water During the 5:2…
Recent Posts
- The 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Diet: A Guide to Benefits and Best Practices
- How to Succeed with the 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Diet: Tips for Long-Term Success
- The Importance of Drinking Water During the 5:2 Intermittent Fasting Diet
- Honoring a Visionary: Dr. Michael Mosley’s Legacy
- The Science and Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Testimonials
I just love this way of life , when i started my journey i was a size 24-26 , I ordered some jeans and ordered size 16 , thinking they would be to tight ..... there to Big !! just love it :-)
I had a successful fast yesterday! Supper was 4 delicious mangos! Slept great. Looking forward these next 2 days of eating healthy. I love 5:2!
I am very happy with this WOE, I have lost 2 stones so far!!!
5:2 have completely changed my bad habits about choosing what to eat, now I prefer healthy food even in non-fast days.