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These vegetarian enchiladas are a money-saving gem and they take just a few minutes to make.

This meal provides 648 kcal, 28g protein, 74g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 26g fat (of which 12g saturates), 18g fibre and 3.2g salt per portion.


Quick beany enchiladas

grams/3½oz onion

grams/3½oz peppers

tomatoes

beans

tbsp lime

x 40 grams/1½oz ready-made flour tortillas

75 grams/2½oz mature cheddar,

salt and black pepper

Flour + salt + oil = a delicious tortilla wrap. Quick and easy too. You can even use this as the base of a tortilla pizza topped with any bits and pieces of toppings you have leftover in the fridge.

This <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/tomato_sauce_for_pizza_19260"> no-cook pizza sauce</a> recipe is great for kids to put on the wrap if turning into a mini pizza. 




Tortilla wraps

grams/4½oz plain white flour, plus extra for rolling

¼ tsp fine sea salt

tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

How to make homemade tortillas

The delicate flavour of cod is wonderfully paired with lemon, garlic and parsley in this simple dish.

This meal provides 322 kcal, 33g protein, 16g carbohydrate (of which 0.6g sugars), 14g fat (of which 8g saturates), 0.6g fibre and 0.9g salt per portion.

Roast cod with a lemon, garlic and parsley crust

tbsp finely chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

garlic cloves, crushed

lemon,

60 grams/2¼oz butter, melted

lemon juice

lemon

This quick and easy chorizo topping is a fantastic alternative to good old baked beans when piled onto hot toast. 

This meal provides 322 kcal, 18g protein, 32g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 14g fat (of which 5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.7g salt per portion.

Chorizo beans on toast

grams/3½oz cooking chorizo, diced

200 grams/7 ounces tinned chickpeas

thyme leaves thyme

toast

parsley leaves (optional)

Try this chicken and vegetable balti for a healthy curry that is quick and easy to prepare.

As part of an <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/intermittent_dieting_recipes">Intermittent diet</a> plan, 1 serving provides:
1 of your 3 daily low-fat dairy portions
2 of your 6 daily vegetable portions
This meal provides 
341 kcal, 40g protein, 30.5g carbohydrate (of which 20.5g sugars), 6g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.6g salt per portion.



Chicken and vegetable balti

calorie controlled cooking oil spray

onion,

chicken thighs, boned and skinned

red pepper, deseeded and cut into 3cm/1in chunks

yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into 3cm/1in chunks

tbsp cornflour

150 grams/5½oz fat-free natural yogurt

tbsp curry powder

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

black pepper

Chicken noodle stir-fry is very quick and easy to make. We show you how to make the perfect chicken stir-fry every time. 

This meal provides 674 kcal, 53g protein, 60g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 23g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 2g salt per portion.

Chicken noodle stir-fry

chicken or vegetable stock cube

nests egg noodles

grams/3½oz Tenderstem broccoli,

chicken breasts (or you can use pork tenderloin)

red onion, thickly sliced

pepper,

garlic clove, thinly sliced

fresh root ginger,

vegetable oil

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

tbsp hoisin sauce, mixed with 2 tbsp water

sesame oil

cashew nuts

Our step-by-step recipe video shows you how to make stir-fried chicken with noodles.

How to make chicken stir fry

This high-protein chicken dhansak curry with lentils is the perfect weekday supper to warm you up. 

With a GI of 50, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a> and provides 457 kcal per portion.

Chicken dhansak

low-calorie cooking spray

onions, finely chopped

chicken

ginger,

tsp garam masala

½ tsp hot chilli powder

tin chopped tomatoes

600 milliliters/20floz chicken stock, chicken stock cube

100 grams/3½oz dried red split lentils, rinsed and drained

bay leaves (optional)

200 grams/7 ounces wholegrain long grain rice

150 grams/5½oz fat-free natural yoghurt

coriander leaves

This easy and healthy recipe shows you how to whip up your own chicken kebabs in no time. For this recipe you will need 8 metal skewers.

Each serving provides 413 kcal, 51g protein, 37g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 4.5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.1g salt.

Healthy tandoori chicken kebabs

chicken breasts

200 milliliters/7fl oz fat-free Greek-style yoghurt

tbsp tandoori curry powder curry powder

tsp grated garlic

tsp grated fresh root ginger

lime, juice only

tomatoes, quartered

chopped cucumber, mint and red onion salad, to serve

While undoubtedly you can make the best restaurant-style French fries by cooking frozen chips in an air fryer, you can also produce delicious chunky, chip-shop-style chips made entirely from scratch. Any potato will work but waxy varieties are best for this recipe, and if you have any leftover potatoes where the skins are starting to go soft these will taste almost exactly like they came from the local chippy. 

Air fryer chips

potatoes

olive oil

salt,

This is exactly like your favourite sweet and sour from the local down the road, but with fewer calories. Proves that a diet doesn’t have to be all about denial.

This meal without rice provides 288 kcal, 20g protein, 38g carbohydrate (of which 29g sugars), 7g fat (of which 1g saturates), 3g fibre and 0.1g salt per portion.

Healthy sweet and sour chicken

tbsp dark soy sauce

tbsp white wine vinegar

tbsp soft light brown sugar

tbsp tomato ketchup

boneless, skinless chicken breasts

sunflower oil

peppers, red, green, orange

x 225 grams/8 ounces can water chestnuts

garlic cloves,

grams/1 ounces piece fresh root

This easy baked falafel recipe is made with fresh herbs, garlic and spices. Completely delicious but a spray of oil keeps the calorie count down. 


Healthy baked falafel

onions

garlic cloves, grated

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

tsp sea salt flakes

grams/1 ounces coriander leaves,

grams/1 parsley

grams/1½oz plain flour

olive oil spray

0% fat plain yoghurt

140 grams/5 ounces piece cucumber, grated

garlic clove, finely grated

tbsp finely chopped mint leaves

sea salt

sweetener (optional)

These fish tacos are excellent, and rest assured that the actual preparation is much easier than you might think. 

Fish tacos

red onion, peeled, halved and sliced into half moons

limes, juice only

mayonnaise

tsp gochujang paste,

red chilli, finely diced (de-seed if you don’t

coriander

skinless fillets of firm white fish,

paprika

garlic clove,

corn tortillas

avocados

lime, juice only,

I am a broad church: when I’m not craving a bowl of food that delivers the same soothing taste from mouthful to mouthful, I like the sort of meal that involves a table full of bits and pieces. I certainly think this latter way of eating is one of the most relaxing ways of sitting around a table with friends. These fish tacos are a case in point, and rest assured that the actual preparation is much more low-effort than you might think.

Enjoy Tom Kerridge's lighter version of southern "fried" chicken. Its mouth-watering secret is a low-fat buttermilk marinade and a crispy crumb packed with flavour.

Each serving provides 509 kcal, 63g protein, 42g carbohydrates (of which 6g sugars), 7g fat (of which 2g saturates), 4g fibre and 3.2g salt.

Southern "fried" chicken

sunflower oil spray,

75 grams/2½oz plain flour

tsp garlic salt

smoked paprika

thyme

tsp flaky sea salt

tsp black pepper

200 milliliters/7fl oz low-fat buttermilk

Worcestershire sauce

onion powder

½ tsp dried thyme

oregano

½ tsp dried sage

¼ tsp white pepper

tbsp fat-free Greek-style yoghurt

Dijon mustard

tsp white wine vinegar

grams/1½oz cornichon pickles, finely chopped

tbsp each finely chopped fresh chives, flatleaf parsley and mint

An easy cheat’s dinner, Lorraine Pascale's tortilla pizza take minutes and are a great use of leftover wraps.

Each pizza provides 371 kcal, 18.5g protein, 42g carbohydrate (of which 8g sugars), 14g fat (of which 7.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.4g salt.

Tortilla pizza

spray oil

wholewheat, plain flour or corn tortillas (about 19cm/7½in diameter)

tin chopped tomatoes (preferably with herbs)

¼-½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

grams/4½oz pecorino cheese

70 grams/2½oz rocket

basil leaves (optional)

balsamic vinegar (optional)

extra virgin olive oil (optional)

sea salt and black pepper

These tasty tortilla pizza bites are just the trick for an easy cheat’s pizza.

Simple tortilla pizza bites

The Hairy Bikers share their simple homemade fish finger sandwich. Freeze the fish fingers so you can have this tea time family favourite as quick as a flash. Serve with frozen peas. 

A portion of the fish fingers provides 282 kcal, 28g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 0.5g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 0.8g fibre and 0.5g salt.

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Southern "fried" chicken

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