Slimming World - Fish and Chips

Serves 4

Ready in 40 minutes

Syns Per Serving - 3 Syns on Extra Easy

Ingredients

709g/1lb 9oz large potatoes, peeled and cut into chips

salt and freshly ground black pepper

low calorie cooking spray

4 x 198g/7oz thick skinless white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or halibut)

113g/4oz stale wholemeal bread, made into breadcrumbs

4-5 tbsp finely chopped parsley

2 eggs, lightly beaten

a mixed salad and lemon wedges,  to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220c/Gas 7. Boil the chopped potatoes in a large saucepan of lightly salted water for 7-8 minutes. Drain carefully and spread in a single layer onto a non-stick baking tray lined with baking parchment. Spray with low calorie cooking spray and season well. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chips are lightly golden. Set aside and keep warm.

2. Meanwhile place the fish fillets on a work surface and season well. Mix the breadcrumbs and chopped parsley together and spread onto a plate. Place the eggs in a shallow plate or bowl.

3. Dip the fish fillets into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs mixture and coat evenly. Place a non-stick baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.

4. Serve the fish with the chips and accompany with a mixed salad and lemon wedges to squeeze over.

Slimming World - Classic American Burger and Chips

Serves 4

Ready in 40 minutes

Syns Per Serving - Free on Extra Easy 

* add 6 Syns if not using wholemeal roll as a Healthy Extra

Ingredients

4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1cm/½in chips

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

low calorie cooking spray

For the salsa

3 ripe plum tomatoes, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

½ small onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 tsp artifical sweetener

57ml/2 fl oz water

1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1-2 drops Tabasco sauce

For the burgers

794g/1lb 12oz extra lean minced beef

8 tbsp very finely chopped shallots

4 tsp Worcestershire sauce

4 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

4 x 57g/2oz wholemeal roll

4 lettuce leaves and 4 slices of tomato

grated carrot and shredded red cabbage, to serve

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 240c/Gas 9. Place the chips in a pan of lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain well on kitchen paper and leave to dry for about 10 minutes.

2. Return the chips to the dry pan, cover with a lid and shake to 'rough-up' the edges of the chips. Transfer to a non-stick roasting tin, spray with low calorie cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. Meanwhile place all the salsa ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook gently for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

4. To make the burgers place the minced beef, shallots, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in a bowl and, using your hands, combine thoroughly. Season well, divide into four and shape into flat burgers. Spray the burgers with low calorie cooking spray, place under a hot grill and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Remove and keep warm.

5. To assemble the burgers; split the rolls in half and place a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on top of each base. Top with a burger and some of the salsa, and serve immediately with the chips and some grated carrot and shredded red cabbage.