Crust Free Bacon and Vegetable Quiche

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A healthier version of your normal quiche. Even without the pastry this is delicious.

 

Serves 4 (big portions or 6 average portions) – big portion in pic is fish slice size.

6-8 smoked bacon (chopped)

5 eggs

1 red & green pepper  (chopped)

1 onion (chopped)

4 spring onions (chopped)

1 tsp dried garlic or 1/2 clove

1 tsp salt and pepper

100ml skimmed/semi-skimmed milk

50-75g grated cheddar cheese

Garnish with Ground Black pepper

 

1. Pre-heat oven to 200 deg.

2. Lightly fry bacon in a pan for a few mins, then add in onion and fry for further few mins until lightly browned.

3.Transfer to an lightly greased oven dish.

4. Lightly fry the peppers with garlic for few mins then add to oven dish with bacon and onions.

5. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper.

6. Grate cheese over oven dish mix then pour in the egg mixture evenly.

7. Top with the spring onions and ground black pepper

8. Bake for approx. 30-35 mins. Let cool for 5 mins then serve.  YUM!

My Smoked Baked Eggs

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This is a brill Brunch dish.  About 280 Calories per serving. (makes 2 servings)

 

40g Chorizo

1 onion finely chopped

500ml smooth tomato passata

1 tsp smoked paprika (or you can use chilli)

2 eggs

10g cheddar cheese

 

1. Preheat oven to 200 deg. Chop Chorizo into slices or cubes and fry in a pan until juices run, then add in onion and cook until soft, 2-3 mins.

2. Pour in passata and smoked paprika, stir and bring to the boil, simmer for few mins only.

3. Pour mixture into 2 small ovenproof dishes, using a spoon make a well in the middle and crack egg in, making sure not to burst yolks, grate the cheese over the top and bake in the oven for 10-15 mins depending on how you like your eggs.

4. Serve straight from dish.  You may like some crusty bread to mop up sauce. YUM!

Chocolate orange custards

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Aren’t we always looking for healthier desserts? Guilt Free? Low Fat? Low Calories? My answer is yes, but I don’t want to compromise on flavour. This is perfect, delicious and healthier.

 

Serves 2  – per serving 169 kcal, 5 g fat (3g sat fat), 23g carbs, 8g protein

3/4 cup of skimmed milk

4 squares of 90% cocoa chocolate

2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon of orange extract

1 tablespoon of splenda sugar

butter

 

1. Pre-heat oven on Multilevel to 160 deg. Butter bottom and sides of custard mould/dish and sprinkle some sugar around, shaking off excess. Place into a shallow dish and set aside.

2.  In a saucepan mix milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, chocolate pieces and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, gently heat through until chocolate is melted.

3. In a bowl combine egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract.

4. Gradually whisk the milk mixture with the egg mixture and remove any foam from surface.

5. Pour mixture into the moulds, pour boiling water into the shallow dish around the moulds and place in oven for approx 30-35 mins.

6. Remove moulds from dish and allow to completely cool in moulds/pots on a rack. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for approx 2 hours.

7. To unmold custards, loosen edges with a knife, slipping its point in between the custard and cup to let in air. Then place a dessert plate over each custard, turn mold or custard pot and plate over together releasing the custard onto plate. Decorate with some strawberries for garnish.

Yummy!!

Spice Lentil Soup

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This is a yummy, spicy lentil soup that pleases your palate and your tummy!

 

Serves 4 – per serving: 142 calories, 4.1g fat or which 2.1g sat. fat, Carbs 18.3g, Protein 5.7g

100g Red Lentils

100g Green Lentils

1/2 tsp olive oil or spray oil

1 onion

3 tsp. ground coriander

3 tsp. cumin

2 tsp. chilli flakes

4 carrots

1.5 litres chicken stock

 

1. Wash and drain lentils

2. Chop onion and saute for 5 mins in oil then add in the spices and stir for a further few mins.

3. Add in the carrots, lentils and stock and bring to the boil, then simmer for 40 mins.

4. Once cooked, blend with a mixture to a smooth texture.  Serve with some fresh parsley or a spoonful of yoghurt (optional)

Chilli Cheese Turkey Burger

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I am on the health hunt again, looking for alternative options. These were delicious.

 

Makes 6 or 4 large ones – (can be frozen) Per serving:- Calories: 191, Fat 3.6g of which 1.2g saturate, Carbs 8.3g, Protein 11.4g.

1 red onion

1 courgette or green pepper (your preference)

1 red chilli – chopped

2 cloves garlic

250g turkey mince (you can use chicken or lean minced beef)

2 eggs

50 g oat bran

120 g mozerella

salt & pepper

 

1. Chop the onion, courgette or pepper, garlic and chilli and saute in a little oil in a large pan for 5 mins, then let cool.

2. In a bowl mix the minced turkey, eggs, oat bran, salt and pepper and the cooled vegetable mix and mix well.

3. Form the burgers and push a slice of mozerella into the middle covering well.

4. Grill on a medium heat for 5 mins each side, or place on a griddle pan with little oil for 5 mins each side, check that it is cooked through.

5. Serve on it’s own with some side salad or low fat chips, or you can serve in a healthy flatbread with some tomato and salad.