We are trying to eat things from the freezer, so we've had some interesting combinations. Tonights was a success! Quite high in calories (748 cals) for a small plate, but very filling. And apart from this I've had bean soup for lunch and 5 walnuts, so within my calorie quota.
You are seeing lentil meatballs (305 calories for those three!), cauliflower cheese made in my "new and easier to make and far more delicious" style (see the recipe under "Healthy Recipes") - 346 cals, and home grown roasted tomatoes (96 cals) - roasted in olive oil and herbs and then laid on a baking sheet and frozen. Last of our crop from the end of the summer.
If you want the lentil meatball recipe, let me know!
I have to say, we use another meatball recipe that uses grated carrot and lentils. They are much more moist. These are quite dry and crispy on the outside, so best eaten with plenty of tomato sauce!
Bet this picture gets Tiggerr salivating!
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Looks yummy Pineapple27 , I'm ashamed to say I have never cooked with lentils, they never appeal, but if you put the recipe up for the ones with grated carrot I'll give it a go.
That looks a really tasty recipe Pineapple27 , but I see no lentils in it. I will give a go though as sounds so good. Take a look at the recipe above Tiggerr , looks lush.
Somehow I missed some of the posts in this post lucigret. I like the sound of both of the recipes and I may be a numpty but I would have thought you could swap some of the lamb for lentils in the first recipe.
I'm loving trying new things. Lol, I always thought I'd eaten just about everything... I was so wrong... but then, that just makes this new phase in my life even more interesting.
I'm sure you could. I haven't tried any of these yet. To be honest I forgot! Trouble is there are so many recipes I see and think I will try and unless I remember to bookmark them, I can't find them.
I would just like a bit more time to spend in my kitchen, just not enough hours in the day
My problem is that I do remember but that I make everything in bulk. I'm generally eating out of the freezer but its filling up even faster. I've still got another 8 portions of that chilli to go
I find it amusing when people say they're bored. Good luck finding more time, we all seem to be time poor nowadays.
MMmmm, that looks nice. Sadly hubbie not a fan of (1) mince (2) turkey (3) thai spices and coconut! So I'll just have to enjoy you describing how delicious they are another day!
As per this post, we are STILL going through the freezer and trying to use up some of the things in there - some are one portion "left overs" of healthy meals I've previously cooked, so we may find ourselves eating different thinks, eg, one eating a casserole and the other eating curry!
Yesterday I made up a dish of my cauliflower cheese healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh... as there was half a cauliflower and some cream cheese about to "turn" in the fridge. Took me just a few minutes to prepare (cut cauliflower into florets, steam in microwave for 10 mins, mix with cream cheese when cool, place in ovenproof dish, cover in some grated cheese). That will be great one evening, I'll just remove from freezer, add the penko breadcrumbs and cook! I hate wasting food!
lucigret this is a super tasty lentil recipe: telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrin... I have his book Light and Easy which has some really good recipes in. But then I have so many cookery books, I would rather read them than a novel!
Thank you Ceals will book mark this one as well. Had hoped to get into town today, but not feeling well at all. Hubbie has decided to share his bugs, isn't he kind! I may well look through my recipe books and find some new things to try. Have a good day.
I should think so, if you leave out the dressing and feta.....not sure if feta freezes well. I will pop some in tonight and leave it for a day or so and let you know.
Myself and partner can vouch for Pineapple's cauliflower recipe. Very easy to make and super delicious, then taken to another level with the Panko bread crumbs.
I'm with lucigret on the lentil front. I dug a packet of green lentils out of the cupboard two weeks ago (don't know how they got there) and they've been sat on the side whilst I try and find something appealing to do with them (maybe carrot and lentil!?!).
Maybe introduce them slowly, so add to something you cook to bulk it out - maybe a casserole, stew, bolognese, chilli?
They are dirt cheap and also super healthy and packed with protein.... so good for you, especially if wanting to lose weight.
Hubbie does a fantastic lentil and carrot bolognese. The carrot and lentil absorb the other flavours (tomato, garlic, etc). I'll see if I can dig out the recipe and share
Definitely.... especially if you are wanting to get used to the texture and flavour. Lentils have quite a floury texture. They bulk out meals really well (and swell when cooked, if you use dried lentils). Just try adding a couple of tablespoons to your usual quantities for for two and you'll see you probably get 3 servings I always make things like that in bulk (5/6 servings) and freeze leftovers in plastic tubs or bags for another day when we don't have time to cook from scratch.... which is how come we had the lentil meatballs tonight
I made 9 servings of chilli today, all destined for the freezer as we had roast planned. I didn't knock back the beef mince but did add 200g dried green lentils which I pre-cooked first.
Tasted great. I know you said to reduce the meat but I'll take it in baby steps and up the proportion of lentils next time.
I added some to a bolognese sauce last week, it was really nice, I didn't cook them first though! Will try in a chilli next time I make one. Glad I have been introduced to them. Makes the food go further as well😀
This look like an absolute feasty smorgasboard!! Yum-yum, you are so lucky you to have these in your freezer Pineapple27 I also have to sometimes clear the freezer, but mine normally works out to the most unusual tastes put together which of course gets me a few funny looks from hubby, but he eats it in any case as he is well trained after 43 years
Pineapple27 I have just done your cauliflower cheese for tea, all I can say is it's the best cauliflower cheese I have ever tasted and so easy, my husband loved it too. We will be having a lot more of that. Thank you for sharing the recipe
Glad you enjoyed it! Much easier too isn't it? And less washing up!
Tonight I had a lovely stir-fried cabbage and minced beef dish - you mix it all together and cover with grated cheese and bake in the oven. Flavoured with finely diced carrot, onion, garlic and celery, half a tin (70g) of tomato puree and 35ml of double cream....
I liked it because you don't get too much 'sauce'.
I make what I call savoury mince, just mince stir fried with loads of vegetables, onion, garlic and passata, resembles a stew I suppose and we grate cheese on it as I serve. Very satisfying,
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