Kick starter plan LUNCHES

Emma White - Nutritionist

Vegetarian/vegan

Mushroom and Halloumi Pitta Kebabs

Mushroom and halloumi pitta kebabs

Serves 1 - 341 kcals per serving

Kcals 341
Fat 12.1g
Sat fat 7.1g
Carbs 33.4g
Sugar 7.2g
Fibre 6.8g
Protein 22.4g
Salt 2.4g

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Ingredients

  • 50g lighter halloumi, sliced
  • 2 portobello mushrooms, stalks removed
  • Low-cal cooking spray
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 1 wholemeal pitta bread
  • ¼ red onion, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ red pepper, deseeded and sliced
  • Large handful of rocket

Method

  1. Place a griddle pan over a medium heat and spray with cooking oil.
  2. Season the halloumi and mushrooms well with salt and pepper, and cook in the griddle pan for 7-8 minutes on each side until the cheese turns golden and the mushrooms have softened.
  3. Toast the pitta and slice open to make a pocket. Fill the pitta with a mix of mushrooms, halloumi, red onion, pepper and rocket. Enjoy!
Greek salad

Greek salad

Serves 1 - 322 kcals per serving

Kcals 322
Fat 25.6g
Sat fat 6.2g
Carbs 9.6g
Sugar 8g
Fibre 5.2g
Protein 12.6g
Salt 2.8g

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Ingredients

  • Large handful of lettuce
  • 100g cucumber, sliced
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ medium red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • ¼ red onion, finely sliced
  • 15 pitted black olives
  • 50g reduced-fat feta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • Pepper to season
  • ¼ tsp dried Italian herbs

Method

  1. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, and scatter over your plate.
  2. Top the lettuce with the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pepper and onion.
  3. Next, add the olives and feta cheese.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, cider vinegar, black pepper and Italian herbs to make a dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and enjoy!
Cheese and tomato frittata

Cheese and tomato frittata

Serves 1 – 450 kcals per serving

Kcals 450
Fat 32g
Sat fat 11.9g
Carbs 4.3g
Sugar 3.5g
Fibre 1.3g
Protein 36.2g
Salt 1.5g

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 15ml semi-skimmed milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Small handful fresh basil, shredded
  • 30g Italian hard cheese, grated

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas mark 6.
  2. Place a small deep-based frying pan or skillet over a medium heat and add the oil.
  3. Once hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, crack the eggs into a bowl and add the milk and half of the cheese, whisk together until well combined and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mix into the pan and scatter over the fresh basil. Turn the heat down to low and cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Scatter over the remaining cheese and place the pan in the oven. Bake the frittata for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and there is no runny egg left.
Italian pasta salad

Italian pasta salad

Serves 1 – 348 kcals per serving

Kcals 348
Fat 10.7g
Sat fat 3.9g
Carbs 41.9g
Sugar 4.8g
Fibre 6.7g
Protein 18.6g
Salt 0.8g

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Ingredients

  • 60g wholewheat fusilli
  • 5 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 50g lighter mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • Small handful rocket

Method

  1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the cherry tomatoes into thirds.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the pasta, olive oil, basil and Italian herbs.
  4. Pour the pasta into your bowl, top with the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, then season with a pinch of salt and generous amount of pepper.
  5. Top with the rocket and enjoy.
Beans and cheese on toast

Beans and cheese on toast

Serves 1 – 399 kcals per serving

Kcals 399
Fat 8.8g
Sat fat 3.6g
Carbs 51.1g
Sugar 7.4g
Fibre 13g
Protein 21.6g
Salt 1.9g

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium slices wholemeal bread
  • 10g low-fat spread
  • ½ 400g tin no-added-sugar beans
  • 15g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, finely grated

Method

  1. Toast the bread to your liking and top with the spread.
  2. Meanwhile, put the beans in a microwaveable bowl and cover.
  3. Cook on full power in the microwave for 90 seconds.
  4. Top the toast with the beans and finish with the finely grated cheddar.

Fish

Tuna jacket potato

Tuna jacket potato

Serves 1 – 424 kcals per serving

Kcals 4242
Fat 6g
Sat fat 0.9g
Carbs 61.2g
Sugar 10g
Fibre 8.5g
Protein 33.3g
Salt 1.23g

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Ingredients

  • 300g white potato, raw
  • 145g tin tuna in spring water
  • 1 tbsp lighter-than-light mayonnaise
  • Handful of lettuce
  • 50g cucumber, cut into chunks
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas mark 7.
  2. Microwave the potato on full power for 5 minutes.
  3. Pop the potato in the oven and cook for a further 20-25 minutes to crisp up the skin.
  4. Meanwhile, drain the tuna and mix in a bowl with the mayonnaise.
  5. Once the potato is done, cut open and top with the tuna.
  6. Serve with a salad of lettuce, cucumber and tomato, drizzled with the balsamic glaze.

Oily fish

Mackerel on toast

Mackerel on toast

Serves 1 – 408 kcals per serving

Kcals 408
Fat 14.6g
Sat fat 3.2g
Carbs 43.3g
Sugar 3.3g
Fibre 4g
Protein 24.6g
Salt 1.6g

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Ingredients

  • 2 x 30g slices of sourdough
  • Small handful of lettuce
  • 125g tin mackerel in tomato sauce
  • ½ lime, cut into wedges

Method

  1. Lightly toast the sourdough slices.
  2. Top each slice with a little lettuce and then the mackerel.
  3. Squeeze over a little lime juice and enjoy.

Meat

Creamy pea and mint soup

Creamy pea and mint soup

Serves 4 - 340 kcals per serving

Kcals 340
Fat 17.8g
Sat fat 7.2g
Carbs 24.9g
Sugar 13.3g
Fibre 11.2g
Protein 21.9g
Salt 1.5g

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Ingredients

  • 4 low-fat bacon medallions
  • 2 litres of water
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 handfuls of mint leaves
  • 800g frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 200ml half-fat crème fraîche

Method

  1. Pre-heat the grill to medium. Cook the medallions for 4-5 minutes until crisp, turning half way through. Set aside to cool. Once cool, chop into small pieces.
  2. Bring the water to the boil in a large saucepan and add a pinch of salt.
  3. Add the mint leaves and return to the boil. Then add the peas and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Strain the mint and peas and set aside the liquid.
  5. Add the peas and mint back into the pan with just enough of the liquid to cover them. Blend with a hand blender or food processor until smooth.
  6. Mix in the olive oil, most of the crème fraîche and season well. Blend until smooth.
  7. Reheat if needed and serve topped with a spoonful of crème fraîche and crispy bacon pieces.
Ham and cheese salad sandwich

Ham and cheese salad sandwich

Serves 1 – 362 kcals per serving

Kcals 362
Fat 16.5g
Sat fat 5.1g
Carbs 26.7g
Sugar 4g
Fibre 6.9g
Protein 24.6g
Salt 1g

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium wholemeal seeded roll
  • 10g low-fat spread
  • 20g lettuce
  • 2 slices of tomato
  • 15g reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 2 slices of lean ham
  • 1 tsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp mustard

Method

  1. Spread each side of your bread roll with the low-fat spread.
  2. Top the bottom of the roll with the lettuce, tomato, cheese and ham.
  3. Spread the mayonnaise and mustard of the top of the roll, and sandwich together.
Ham and pineapple tortilla pizza

Ham and pineapple tortilla pizza

Serves 1 – 356 kcals per serving

Kcals 356
Fat 11.3g
Sat fat 4.1g
Carbs 40.5g
Sugar 10.4g
Fibre 4.2g
Protein 22.7g
Salt 1.8g

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp passata
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried Italian herbs
  • Black pepper to season
  • 1 plain tortilla
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 slices lean ham, chopped
  • 1 pineapple ring from a tin, chopped into chunks
  • 30g lighter mozzarella, shredded

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas mark 7.
  2. Combine the passata, garlic, olive oil, ½ the herbs and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Place the tortilla on a large baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce over the tortilla, using the back of a spoon to spread evenly, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
  4. Scatter over the tomatoes, ham, pineapple and mozzarella. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the tortilla base begins to crisp at the edges, and the mozzarella is bubbling.
  5. Scatter over the Italian herbs and enjoy.

Nutritionist Emma White (ANutr), MSc Human Nutrition is passionate about how food science applies to the human body, and how the nutrients in what we eat affect us and ultimately have an impact on our health.

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