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Old 08-04-2013, 20:09
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Hi guys,

Not been here for a while, but I'm in need of some dinner ideas and know you're the best bunch to ask.

I'm on a diet, trying to reduce calories and decided to cook dinners without potatoes, rice, pasta etc

To give you an idea, below is my meals for this week;

Mon - Griddled Steak with salad (leaves, cucumber, celery, sun-dried tomato, couscous (small amount)).

Tues - Steamed plaice fillet with griddled asparagus, courgette & broccoli, squeeze of lemon.

Wed - Grilled oyster sauce and sesame seed beef skewers with asian cucumber and carrot salad.

Thurs - Harissa chicken legs (skinless) with salad (leaves, pomegranate seeds, feta, couscous, cucumber).

Fri - Steamed cabbage parcels (filled with thai spiced turkey mince) and thai dipping sauce.

Sat - Chicken breast baked in parchment with sage, green beans and tomatoes.

Thanks in advance, any other advice welcome too!
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Old 08-04-2013, 20:25
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Is bread acceptable? Pittas, pizzas, sandwiches, pasties, pies.

Would you be happy in replacing regualr potatoes with sweet potatoes or butternut squash?


Also stews. I usually have potatoes in it but there's no reason to. Pack it full of root veg.


You mention couscous. That is kind of a type of pasta so are you happy with that? What about bulgar wheat?

I like to have lamb with jewelled couscous/bulgar. Can have it with griddled lamb, chicken or duck or just aubergine.
Aubergine I find to be a meaty veg is and is a good substitute if you want a veggie meal.
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Old 08-04-2013, 20:41
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Sorry, I didn't mention bread in my post...but I am trying to cut this out also (I know, pretty limited).

Stew is a good idea, as I can also serve with a whole range of vegetables.

Thanks for mentioning aubergine too, I don't use that often, so a good idea. Maybe I could do a stuffed and baked aubergine with the flesh, turkey mince etc? Stuffed mushrooms / peppers is another one too.

I am including cous cous in salads, but it really is around 2tbsp per person, so not much at all.
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Old 08-04-2013, 20:52
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Also remember beans and pulses. Look for recipies where lentils are the base.


How about a chilli con carne. Serve it with a few crackers or tortilla chips.


Here is a nice thai mince dish
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/thai_pork_larb_89452

On the show I saw it on it was served wrapped in lettuce leaves
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Old 08-04-2013, 20:57
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Thanks Degs, the thai mince dish is right up my street. I could also use the lettuce wrap idea for taco mince.
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Old 08-04-2013, 22:49
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all good ideas. you could also try shep pie but with a leek or cauliflower topping.

I know that cutting carbs is cutting cals but i can never quite understand how a friend of mine lost five stone in as many months, living off of potatoes, pasta, rice etc. She ate loads of carbs and the weight just fell off her. Bizarre.
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Old 08-04-2013, 23:05
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More basic but it is called Champ , a simple dish made from boiled potatoes mashed with buttermilk and finely chopped raw scallions, serve with fish or meat.
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Old 08-04-2013, 23:21
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Chilli or bolognese but served with vegetables not pasta or rice.

If you serve runner beans with bolognaise the beans are like a sort of green pasta (kinda!)

I make a nice fish soup with a pack of fish pie filling, fish stock, saffron, a dash of cream and parsley that's filling and delicious.

Stir fry is a good one as well, all sorts of meat or prawns with veg, just hold the noodles or rice.

Chicken Caeser Salad or Tuna Salad Nicoise
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Old 08-04-2013, 23:29
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More basic but it is called Champ , a simple dish made from boiled potatoes mashed with buttermilk and finely chopped raw scallions, serve with fish or meat.
OP is looking for potato free ideas.
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Old 09-04-2013, 09:21
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all good ideas. you could also try shep pie but with a leek or cauliflower topping.

I know that cutting carbs is cutting cals but i can never quite understand how a friend of mine lost five stone in as many months, living off of potatoes, pasta, rice etc. She ate loads of carbs and the weight just fell off her. Bizarre.
Maybe she cut out other fattening things such as fat and sugar. Our bodies need a certain amount of carbs if we are leading an active life. Carbs can be included in a reducing diet if exercise is increased.
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Old 09-04-2013, 11:19
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I've recently swapped white potatoes for sweet potatoes in mostly everything and it's fab! They are much better for you (they count towards your 5 a day whereas normal potatoes do not), they have slow release energy so keep you fuller for longer and they are so tasty. We have jacket potatoes, mash, roast potatoes and wedges if we do eat them and I totally love them. When on a diet I used to cook a lot of swede and carrot mash in place of potato as well.

The other thing to try is couscous or bulgar wheat? Both low in fat and tasty depending on how you flavour them.
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Old 09-04-2013, 11:27
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OP is looking for potato free ideas.
must get the old eyes checked
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Old 09-04-2013, 12:47
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Hi guys,

Not been here for a while, but I'm in need of some dinner ideas and know you're the best bunch to ask.

I'm on a diet, trying to reduce calories and decided to cook dinners without potatoes, rice, pasta etc

To give you an idea, below is my meals for this week;

Mon - Griddled Steak with salad (leaves, cucumber, celery, sun-dried tomato, couscous (small amount)).

Tues - Steamed plaice fillet with griddled asparagus, courgette & broccoli, squeeze of lemon.

Wed - Grilled oyster sauce and sesame seed beef skewers with asian cucumber and carrot salad.

Thurs - Harissa chicken legs (skinless) with salad (leaves, pomegranate seeds, feta, couscous, cucumber).

Fri - Steamed cabbage parcels (filled with thai spiced turkey mince) and thai dipping sauce.

Sat - Chicken breast baked in parchment with sage, green beans and tomatoes.

Thanks in advance, any other advice welcome too!
Wow, all of those dishes sound amazing. I so wish i could cook
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Old 09-04-2013, 18:10
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How about Swottage Pie?

Cottage Pie, but with mashed Swede on top instead of mashed spuds
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Old 09-04-2013, 18:12
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Good for when you're revising for exams
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Old 09-04-2013, 18:38
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Some great ideas here, thanks guys. I will be looking into meals I can cook with swede, celeriac, cauliflower as a topping or accompaniment instead of potato.

I was also thinking a type of potato free frittata with salad would be nice or a crustless quiche. I used to make this slimming world crustless corned beef quiche and it was delicious (if you like corned beef)
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Old 09-04-2013, 18:44
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Little Gem lettuce leaves are nice stuffed with things, like a wrap - curry, cous cous, minced lamb etc
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Old 09-04-2013, 22:01
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mashed cauliflower is good in place of mashed spuds
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Old 10-04-2013, 12:59
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Some great ideas here, thanks guys. I will be looking into meals I can cook with swede, celeriac, cauliflower as a topping or accompaniment instead of potato.

I was also thinking a type of potato free frittata with salad would be nice or a crustless quiche. I used to make this slimming world crustless corned beef quiche and it was delicious (if you like corned beef)
a colleague makes that slimming one regularly with a vareity of fillings - salmon, mackerel, ham, roast veggies
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Old 10-04-2013, 13:54
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Are you boycotting all bread types as well - like wraps,tortillas and crackers?

I wish I could cook as well, never think of exciting things to cook like those said above^
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Old 10-04-2013, 13:59
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If you want a takeaway You can order chicken or beef in black bean sauce with egg foo young instead of chips or rice. yum yum
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Old 11-04-2013, 20:11
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Watched episode of 15 Minute Meals last night.

The first was steak with baked beans and greens
The second was chicken tikka with a lentil salad

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/j...ls/4od#3476265
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Old 11-04-2013, 21:08
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Stuffed Mushrooms. Portobello Mushrooms are great for this. Also Stuffed Peppers

Prawn Cocktail?

Steamed/Baked Sea Bream can add what flavours you like to it.

Kale and Mushroom and Cashew stir Fry

Spring Chicken in a Pot

Cajun Chicken with Chunky Bean Salsa

Tacos but replace the Tortilla shells with something like a large lettuce/cabbage leaf.

Ratatouille

Could you use Quinoa as a substitute for the carbs?

In fact just look at the Good Food site. Bound to find some other recipes you might like that fit your needs.
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Old 13-04-2013, 02:15
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Saw this on tv recently but cant remember where.....

A chef was making a lasagne and using sliced aubergine in place of pasta sheets

Also large flat mushrooms stuffed with anything you like - lots of recipes online make a filling meal without the need for any carbs
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Old 13-04-2013, 15:19
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Hi guys,

Not been here for a while, but I'm in need of some dinner ideas and know you're the best bunch to ask.

I'm on a diet, trying to reduce calories and decided to cook dinners without potatoes, rice, pasta etc

To give you an idea, below is my meals for this week;

Mon - Griddled Steak with salad (leaves, cucumber, celery, sun-dried tomato, couscous (small amount)).

Tues - Steamed plaice fillet with griddled asparagus, courgette & broccoli, squeeze of lemon.

Wed - Grilled oyster sauce and sesame seed beef skewers with asian cucumber and carrot salad.

Thurs - Harissa chicken legs (skinless) with salad (leaves, pomegranate seeds, feta, couscous, cucumber).

Fri - Steamed cabbage parcels (filled with thai spiced turkey mince) and thai dipping sauce.

Sat - Chicken breast baked in parchment with sage, green beans and tomatoes.

Thanks in advance, any other advice welcome too!
Oh wow, some wonderful ideas here and on the rest of the thread

We're also trying to reducce our carb intake, we've not cut them completely, but do a number of carb free meals throughout the week.

Tonight we're having slow cooked (seared in the griddle pan first) pork chops with a mustard and red grape sauce, served with a roasted veg medly of butternut squash, sweet potato and swede, with garden peas.

And one of our fav ever meals is pan-fried salmon/trout, on a bed of parsnip puree, with a sweet chilli, lime and coriander sauce served with green beans.

<- is watching too much Masterchef
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