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Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes: Calorie counted vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies for a slim trim and healthy figure
Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes: Calorie counted vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies for a slim trim and healthy figure
Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes: Calorie counted vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies for a slim trim and healthy figure
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Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes: Calorie counted vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies for a slim trim and healthy figure

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With fast food and junk foods being the order of the day, thanks to our rushed modern existence, staying healthy is of prime importance. More often than not, we forego some of the most delicious food in order to stay healthy. Not anymore! It is not necessary to give up culinary delicacies to maintain good health. This book shows just how. The author offers recipes of dishes that are nutritious as well as low in calories and high on taste. This book takes readers on a journey of culinary experimentation with different recipes that can then be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. The recipes are divided into four sections: *Vegetable Dishes *Meat and Poultry Dishes *Seafood Dishes and *Desserts. These calorie-counted recipes will help you maintain a Diet and Nutrition that includes various types of food, ensuring all your nutritional requirements are met. So, eat well and stay slim and healthy with Over 100 Fat-free Recipes.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 1, 2012
ISBN9789381384282
Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes: Calorie counted vegetarian and non- vegetarian delicacies for a slim trim and healthy figure
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Elizabeth Jyoti Mathew

Elizabeth Jyothi Mathew is a freelance journalist since 1989 who contributes regularly to magazines. Working from home affords her the freedom to take care of her family, while also pursuing many of her goals. Being a housewife and mother, she has put together this book to help others maintain healthy lifestyles without compromising on taste. Her recipes are not only nutritious but easy to cook as well. The author believes that dishes cooked with a loving smile turn out to be tastier and more appetising!

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    Over 100 Fat-Free Recipes - Elizabeth Jyoti Mathew

    Cake

    Vegetable Dishes

    Cucumber Potato Salad

    (Serves 4 persons)

    Easy to make, easy to serve and easy on the tummy!

    Ingredients

    • 2 cucumbers

    • ½ kg potatoes, washed

    • 1 cup yoghurt

    • Mint leaves

    Method

    Cook the potatoes in salted water and peel after cooling. Cut into slices. Peel cucumber and cut into slices. In a salad bowl, put one layer of potatoes and one layer of cucumber and sprinkle yoghurt dressing on it. Continue layering and sprinkle the mint leaves. Leave for at least half an hour and serve.

    117 calories per serving

    Yoghurt Dressing

    (Serves 4 persons)

    Want a dressing that’s simple yet delicious? Try this and add spunk to your dish.

    Ingredients

    • ½ litre yoghurt

    • 2 tsp olive oil

    • Juice of 1 lemon

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Method

    Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Taste and season.

    1 tbsp = 34 calories

    Easy Mixed Salad

    (Serves 4 persons)

    Watch your calorie intake with this good mix of vegetables and healthy dressing.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lettuce, washed and chopped roughly

    • ½ kg carrot, peeled and grated

    • ½ kg cucumber, sliced

    • 2 apples, peeled and cut into thin strips

    • ¼ kg red cabbage, chopped finely

    • 1 cup yoghurt dressing

    Method

    Mix all the ingredients for the salad together. Add the yoghurt dressing and toss well. Put into a salad bowl and sprinkle with chopped mint leaves.

    51 calories per serving

    Breakfast Beans

    (Serves 4 persons)

    Start your day with this healthy breakfast and feel great!

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp oil

    • 2 onions, chopped

    • 6 medium tomatoes, chopped

    • 2 tsp coriander leaves, chopped

    • 1½ cup kidney beans

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Method

    Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add onions and fry till soft and golden. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until mixture is reduced to a smooth puree. Add the coriander leaves and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and serve hot or cold with fresh bread or toast. Garnish with extra coriander leaves.

    130 calories per serving

    Mushroom Pate

    (Serves 4 persons)

    This is good as a snack or even as a main meal.

    Ingredients

    • 2 onions, finely chopped

    • 500 gm mushroom, finely sliced

    • 1 tbsp oil

    • 1 tbsp coriander leaves

    • 3 tsp coriander powder

    • Chilli sauce, if needed

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Method

    Heat oil in frying pan and sauté onions and mushrooms, stirring for 20 minutes. Mix coriander powder with coriander leaves and wheat germ and add to the mushroom mixture. Add few drops of chilli sauce and bake in oiled terrine for about one hour at 200°C. Serve with dry biscuits or toast.

    350 calories per recipe

    Carrot and Orange Soup

    (Serves 6 persons)

    Try this soup with a difference!

    Ingredients

    • 2 tsp oil

    • 400 gm carrots, chopped

    • 1 large onion, chopped

    • Juice of 2 oranges

    • 1 tsp grated orange rind

    • 1 litre chicken stock

    • 1 crushed clove garlic

    • Freshly ground pepper

    • 6 tbsp non-fat yoghurt

    • 6 thin slices of orange and mint to garnish

    Method

    Heat oil; then add carrots and onions. Cook gently for 10 minutes and add juice, rind, stock, garlic and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes until carrots are tender. Blend in a mixer. Serve hot or chilled with a spoonful of yoghurt. Garnish with thin slice of orange and

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