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3 Healthy Recipes for Weight Watchers

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If you are looking to shed the extra kilos, don’t say no to food, say no to unhealthy food. Add these recipes to your weekly menu and watch the difference.

We all want to eat healthy but let’s admit it, healthy cooking can sometimes be more cumbersome than a regular meal. Plus, who can resist the appeal of cheese, chocolates and more? But worry not, small changes go a long way and instead of giving your breakfasts, lunches and dinners a complete overhaul, simply start by making easy-to=prepare dishes with easy-to-access ingredients that won’t drill a hole in your grocery budget as well as keep you fresh and light. We sourced three recipes from Jones the Grocer that are ideal to be welcomed into your meal plan. They are super easy and super delish!

1.) MIND BLOWING ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS WITH NOJO

Cauliflowers might not sound exactly tempting (for a lot of people, it’s just a sibling of broccoli!) but as they say, it all depends on the preparation, sauces, permutation and combination. Here is a simple cauliflower recipe that will warm you up to the vegetable even while keeping the calories in check.

Serves 2

Time: 25 mins

INGREDIENTS:

    • NOJO tahini dressing

    • Cauliflower

    • 1/8 of a small red pepper, finely diced

    • 1 tsp of capers

    • A few chives, finely diced

METHOD

    1.) Cut and prepare the cauliflower into two steaks

    2.) Lightly oil and grill the cauliflower steaks till toasty

    3.) Mix the capers, its juice, the red pepper, and chives to make a garnish

    4.) Pour some NOJO tahini dressing on a dish

    5.) Plate the cauliflower steaks onto the tahini dressing

    6.) Evenly distribute the garnish on top

    7.) Serve and enjoy

2.) ORGANIC PANCAKES

Who does not like pancakes? But again weight watchers complain about the extra calories that may be delicious while eating but not-so-great once it settles into your tummy. So here’s the easy way out – replace regular milk with oatmilk and you can be rest assured of a healthy yet yummy breakfast.

MAKES 8

Time: 15 mins

VEGAN INGREDIENTS:

    • JUST WHOLE FOODS pancake mix (available at Jones the Grocer store in the UAE)

    • 350ml MILKLAB oat milk

METHOD

    1.) Add 350ml oat milk to the pancake mix and whisk until smooth

    2.) Leave to stand for 5 minutes

    3.) Grease a frying pan with vegetable oil and set to high heat

    4.) Once hot, reduce heat slightly and add a tablespoon of mix

    5.) When bubbles appear on the surface, flip the pancake over and cook the other side until golden

    6. Regrease the pan and go again!

3.) ASIAN SLAW SALAD

The perfect salad to spice up your meal – light, crunchy, fresh and wholesome. Why not make a whole bunch and keep taking it to work throughout the week? It’s a very simple salad, lasts very well in the fridge, and the main thing isit’s absolutely delicious. Also, a wonderful side to a summer BBQ party!

Serves 8

Time: 30 mins

INGREDIENTS:

    • 250g green cabbage or Chinese cabbage, shredded

    • 250g red cabbage, shredded

    • 2 large carrots, julienned

    • 350g bean sprouts

    • 3 scallions, finely sliced on the diagonal

    • ½ cup coriander/cilantro leaved

    • ½ cup mint leaves

    • NOJO sesame dressing

    • A few chives, finely diced

METHOD

    1.) Prepare the ingredients

    2.) Mix them together in a deep bowl

    3.) Add the dressing to taste

    4.) Serve

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