BY LENNITA PERRIE-EYERS
Trying to lose weight can be disheartening when faced with the limited healthy food choices you think you have.
"Eat fresh fruit and veg, lean meat BBQ'd or grilled, stay away from fat and processed foods!!"
Ok you say, but that gets boring, how can we stick within those guidelines and enjoy our food as well?
Stick with it and each week I will inspire you with a new recipe that will keep your tastebuds and waistlines cheering!
If you have any questions or suggestions yourself, let me know. I would love to hear from you!
Recipe of the week
Ratatouille with a twist
A mix of crushed tomatoes, 4 beans and veg..it is a great side accompaniment to your favourite meat for dinner and/or a start to a pasta with the leftovers for lunch the next day!
0 added fat and very limited calories, It will be one of your diet staples in not time!!!
Ratatouille with a twist!
By Mike and Lennita Eyers
Ingredients
810g crushed tomato
750g 4 bean mix
Med-Lge onion
4-6 cloves garlic
2 med Zucchini
Vegie or chicken stock cube
Fresh Basil if desired
Method:
Chop onions and zucchini. Crush 4-6 garlic cloves.
Heat 1/4 cup water and 1 large cube veggie or chicken stock in large saucepan, add onions and crushed garlic, cook until onions soften or stock is absorbed.
Add drained and rinsed 4 bean mix and stir.
Add Zucchini and cook for 3 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes and bring to boil.
Add fresh Basil for added flavor if desired.
Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes and serve.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 8 *150g serves
94.25 Calories
Protein 5.7g Carbs 14g Fat 0.55g
For a light low carb meal
Add your favourite ‘BBQ’D or grilled’ lean meat.
*Calories below include a serve of ratatouille
Add 120g Chicken Breast
268.25 Calories
Protein 35.7g Carbs 14g Fat 6.55g
Add 120g Rump
328.25 Calories
Protein 45.3g Carbs 14g Fat 8.96g
Adding a 100g baked potato will add 70.7 Calories, 2g Protein and 15g carbs to either of the above choices.
Tip: Use the leftover mix the next day with some boiled pasta and chop up some lean bacon or ham and mix through for a quick and easy meal.