Tag: 300calories

300 calorie: Indian-spiced shepherd’s pie

.Reading time 1 minute.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

Not only did we cook this dish twice we cooked it thrice! Its super healthy and super delicious. Good to chuck in the freezer for a rainy day. Takes about 15 mins to prep and 50 mins to cook.

Ingredients

500g pack lean minced lamb
1 onion chopped
2 carrots diced
2 tbsp garam masala
200ml hot stock (beef or chicken)
200g frozen peas
1 can tomatoes
800g potatoes diced
1 tsp turmeric
small bunch coriander, roughly chopped
juice half lemon, plus wedges to serve

Method

  1. In a large non-stick frying pan, cook the lamb, onion and carrots, until the lamb is browned and veg is starting to soften, about 8 mins.
  2. Add the the garam masala and some seasoning and cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant. Pour in the stock, tomatos, bring to the boil, add in the peas and cook for a further 2 mins until the peas are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  3. Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large pan of salted water until just tender, about 8 mins. Drain well, return to the pan and gently stir in turmeric and coriander – try not to break up the potatoes too much.
  4. Heat oven to 180 degrees. Transfer the mince to a baking dish and top with the turmeric potatoes. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then bake for 30-35 mins until potatoes are golden. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

Calories: 317

Billy Kwong inspired- Steamed snapper, ginger and soy broth

.Reading time 1 minute.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

This dish ventures quite far from what we typically cook but it is fragrant, elegant and classy. Healthy is an added bonus but its definitely not the point.

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What it is supposed to look like. I need to work on my presentation skills. 

Ingredients

2 large knobs ginger, peeled
4 shallots
800ml chicken stock
2 star anise
1 tsp black peppercorns
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp honey
5 drops sesame oil
4x 200g snapper fillets (we used ling)
1 long red chilli, finely sliced
1 bunch choy sum, trimmed and washed

 

Method

  1. Roughly chop one knob of ginger and place in a saucepan with the green ends of the shallots, chicken stock, star anise, pepper, soy, sugar, honey and sesame oil.
  2. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes and strain into a clean saucepan.
  3. Place snapper in a steamer. Finely slice remaining ginger and shallots and place on the fish with chilli. Steam until just cooked, about 5 minutes.
  4. Steam choy sum until bright green and tender.
  5. Place in bottom of four bowls and gently place snapper on top. Pour over warm broth.

Calories: 264

 

Asian Burgers with Spicy Slaw

.Reading time 1 minute.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

Who says being on a diet means you can’t eat burgers? These Turkey burgers are a really nice compromise.

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Ingredients

2 cups shredded cabbage (mixed green and red)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp chives (minced)
2 tsp cilantro (minced)
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise
3-4 tsp Sriracha sauce (optional)
500g ground turkey breast
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
2 tsp garlic (minced)
4 whole wheat light hamburger buns
1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers

 

Method

  1. In a bowl, combine the cabbage, rice vinegar, chives, cilantro, sugar, salt, mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce (if using). Mix well.
  2. Combine the ground turkey, soy sauce, ginger and ginger. Mix well.
  3. Form the ground turkey mixture into four equal patties.
  4. Grill the patties for 3 – 5 minutes per side, or until the center of the pattie measures 75 degrees.
  5. Toast the buns for 1 minute.
  6. Serve the burgers on the buns, topped with the slaw and cucumbers.

Serving Size: 1 slider | Calories: 283

 

Firecracker Salmon

.Reading time 2 minutes.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

This recipe is a cracker. As salmon is quite high in calories it doesn’t leave much room for sides – enter broccoli! Its a really fun dish that is hot and warm.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoons low sodium low soy sauce
2 tablespoons Heinz chili sauce (substitute with Buffalo sauce or hot sauce to suit your heat preference)
1 teaspoon brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute) — OPTIONAL
pinch of crushed red chili flakes
1-2 teaspoons sriracha (adjust to suit your heat preference)
4 skin off salmon fillets
Salt and pepper to season
1/2 teaspoon paprika (mild, smoky or spicy)
1/4 cup chives chopped
1 bunch broccoli

Method

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, minced ginger, olive oil, soy sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes and sriracha to combine.
  2. Season salmon with salt, pepper and paprika. Add salmon fillets to the marinade, turning each to evenly coat in the sauce.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight (if time allows).
  4. Preheat oven to 190C. Heat an oven proof skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil.
  5. Sear salmon for 2-3 minutes on both sides, undisturbed, to get nice crust. (You may need to sear in batches depending on the size of your skillet.)
    Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining salmon.
  6. Return all salmon fillets to the skillet. Alternatively, transfer to baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
  7. Serve warm with chopped chives and boiled broccoli.

 Calories: 286

 

Greek Chicken Meatballs and Yogurt Dill Sauce

.Reading time 2 minutes.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

Rob didn’t read this recipe correctly and so served us up about 1,000 calories each. We were both keeled over from being so full, marveling at our shrunken stomachs and how little we need (on day 3 of diet) to get full. Then I read the actual recipe and realised we had been served enough for a small family per person.

Regardless it is a great dish. I have adjusted the numbers so you don’t need to worry about blowing the calories when you make this.

I am a dill lover, hopefully you are too.

Ingredients

500g lean ground chicken
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup whole grain panko
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup finely chopped red onions
1/3 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce
3/4 cups plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup finely chopped dill
1 lemon, zest and juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
To serve
1 cucumber, cut into thick slices, quartered
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped parsley or dill for garnish

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients for meatballs, with the exception of olive oil, in a bowl and mix, using hands is best. Form into 16 small meatballs.
  2. Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat, add meatballs and cook through and brown on both sides. Meatballs may need to be made in two batches, depending on skillet size.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together all ingredients for sauce. Add meatballs to a platter with crumbled feta and cucumber pieces to serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill.
  4. Serve sauce on the side or spoon over meatballs.

Yields: 16 meatballs | Serving Size: 4 meatballs | Calories: 320

 

300 calorie Slow Cooker Shakshuka

.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

This is a hearty dish that is rich and satisfying. The difficulty here is resisting the red wine to accompany it. A 300 calorie winner.

Ingredients

4 eggs
800gm tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bell peppers, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp paprika
1 Chorizo
Fresh parsley

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients except the eggs to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 1-2 hours (we cooked it all day in a slow cooker).
  4. Dig 4 small holes in the shakshuka sauce.
  5. Crack one egg into each hole.
  6. Cover and cook an additional 10-20 minutes on HIGH.
    Serve immediately

Calories: 310 | Total Fat: 3 g

 

Shrimp Taco bowls

.Reading time 2 minutes.

Serves: 4 

By Nat Beerworth

These shrimp taco bowls are good. Day 2 into our diet and Rob was out somewhere for dinner whilst I was at home jealously dreaming of the steak and chips he would have been eating. The jealousy didn’t last that long because the prawns were juicy, cheese melted and corn was sweet.

Granted its not a REAL taco however for a Tuesday on day 2 of the diet I give it a tick. Taco Tuesday gets a whole new meaning.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
20 medium prawns peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen and thawed
1 cup tomatoes diced
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Method

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp, garlic, cumin, chili powder, red pepper, and salt.
  2. Cook, about 5 minutes, until shrimp are firm and cooked through. Let cool.
  3. Divide the rice between 4 meal prep containers, the rice should fill about half the container.
  4. Place 4 shrimp in each container on top of the rice. Place the beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese in 4 piles, each ingredient should have their own pile.
  5. Sprinkle the cilantro over top of all the ingredients. Cover and seal. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 4 Prepped Meals | Serving Size: 1 Prepped Meal | Calories: 330 | Total Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Fiber: 7 g | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Sugar: 2 g | Protein 15 g | Cholesterol 52 mg | Sodium: 477 mg | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6

 

 

 

Hot chicken sliders

.Reading time 3 minutes.

Serves: 4 (if not having the buns, otherwise 8)

By Nat Beerworth

Robert and I decided to do a relatively shot-gun style wedding with only about 6 months notice, which in the world of weddings is basically like getting married next week. With the 6 month lead time involving holidaying to Hong Kong, Vanuatu and Bali it left little time for weddin-shreddin. We doubled down when we were at home and embraced a 300 calorie meal lifestyle. This diet consisted of: Not eating anything before 12pm, eating a 300 calorie lunch, a 300 calorie dinner and a few vodkas sprinkled in between.

We learnt that there is a whole new world out there – a 300 calorie world.

This is one of my favouries, I think we cooked it 3 times (which in the Beerworth household is not usually allowed).

Enjoy.

 

Ingredients

4 boneless and skinless chicken breast (cut in 1/2 to make 8 pieces)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 egg
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 teaspoons vinegar based hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs, pulsed in a food processor
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons coconut sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
8 whole wheat slider buns (we didn’t use these which meant we could have TWO sliders each)
1 large pickle, sliced in to 8 circles (one slice for each slider)
Instructions

 

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray; set aside.
  2. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Place the flour in a second bowl, and the panko in a third bowl. Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then the egg mixture, and last the panko, making sure the chicken is coated on all sides.
  4. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and chicken is firm and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken is baking, mix together the olive oil, cayenne, coconut sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the chicken and the inside of the slider buns (if using) with the oil and spice mixture.
  7. Place each piece of cooked chicken on to a bun (is using), top with pickles. Serve.

Serving Size: 2 slider | Calories: 287 | Total Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Protein: 20 g | Cholesterol: 62 mg | Sodium: 376 mg | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7 |