A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe (2024)

A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe

A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with

Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe

A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe

I know what you all thinking, it’s all been quiet on the 5:2 diet front lately; well, what with doing my Wartime Kitchen and preparing for Christmas, I have not had time to post any meal plans, or indeed any of my new recipes, but, I amrectifyingthat todaywitha NEW recipe that’s just right for all the snow and frost we have been having over the last few days – a ScottishinspiredHighland Stew. This winter warmer has only 150 calories in one hearty bowl with the optional smoked sausage, or a frugal 125 calories sans sausage, and it really is a VERY filling and tasty meal for all of those on a freezing cold fast day. Coupled with a creamy porridge in the morning for breakfast (129 calories) it leaves you with over 200 calories to enjoy for another meal; maybe my Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Toast would be the perfect supper dish, as just 190 calories………

or even a, which isperfectlyacceptable for tea as well as breakfast!

Or, maybe you want a spicy sizzling stir-fry supper, in which case mySmoky Mexican Stir Fry with Chicken is just the meal for you, and is only 234 calories per GENEROUS portion, so should fit in very well with a porridge and stew day.

I have been quietly sticking to my 5:2 meal plan whilst preparing for Christmas and living off WW2 rations, but, I have to admit for only one day; so, I have NOT gained weight, but I have not lost any either, which is fine, as I have been feasting and makingmerryfor six days a week! I am sharing a new weekly meal plan with you today, for TWO 5:2 fast days, a seasonally inspired plan for cold morns’ and frosty evenings. I have also got lots of new “Festive” recipes up my sleeve, and I will be posting those over the next few weeks. Do try my comfortingLow Calorie Highland Stew recipe, and let me know what you think; ifyou are vegetarian andyou fancy adding the sausage, I have added a cooked Quorn sausage to this recipe, as well as a very meaty (low-fat) smoked sausage too. Enjoy, the recipe and the 2 day meal plan follows, Karen

A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe

Low Calorie Highland Stew (5:2 Diet)

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Serves	4
Prep time	15 minutes
Cook time	45 minutes
Total time	1 hour
Dietary	Vegetarian
Meal type	Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Soup, Starter
Misc	Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Occasion	Casual Party, Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Region	British
By author	Karen S Burns-Booth

A hearty low-calorie Scottish inspired stew packed with vegetables and pulses, as well as low-fat smoked sausage if using. A bowl of this warming stew is only 150 calories per portion with the sausage or 125 calories without, making it a fabulous meal to have on fast days for those following the 5:2 diet or weight watchers. Vegetarian sausage can be added as an option, just make sure you add the appropriate calories.

Ingredients

1 organic, low-fat, low-salt vegetable stock cube (made up with 300ml of water)
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 small leeks, cleaned. trimmed and sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
250g potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice
1 stick celery, cleaned, trimmed and diced
50g Pearl Barley,
50g red lentils

Optional

100g low-fat smoked sausage (cut into small slices)

Note

Directions

Step 1	Pour the vegetable stock into a large saucepan and add the onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, potatoes and celery and bring to the boil. Reduce to heat to a simmer, add the pearl barley and red lentils and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the pulses are cooked.
Step 2	Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add the smoked sausage if using. Adjust the liquid if the stew is too thick and continue to heat for a further 5 minutes before serving with dumplings (non-diet), bread, crisp breads or croutons.

Two Day 5:2 Fast Day Meal Plan:

(500 calories for woman and 600 calories for men)

Day one:

Breakfast:Porridgewith skimmed milk and honey = 129 cals

Lunch: Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe without sausage = 125 cals

Supper:Hungarian Savoury Minced Beef Recipe = 242 cals with cabbage and carrots

Total: 496 calories

Day Six on the Advent Calender

6th December:

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As this is a stew, I am entering this recipe intoLinzi’sSeason of Soups and Stews challenge over at Lancashire Food!

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A 5:2 Fast Day Diet Winter Meal Plan with Low Calorie Highland Stew Recipe (2024)