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Spiced Pulled Pork | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Succulent and packed with flavour, this slimming-friendly Spiced Pulled Pork is cooked with a bold blend of smoky-sweet spices. It's the ultimate filling for tacos, wraps, burritos, or even colourful salad bowls! Easy to prep, endlessly versatile and always a crowd-pleaser – what more could you ask for?
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine non specific
Keyword Slow Cooker Spiced Pulled Pork, Spiced Pulled Pork
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 6
Calories 541kcal

Ingredients

For the pulled pork

  • 1 kg pork joint any visible fat removed
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5-spice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 750 ml boiling water
  • 2 chicken stock cubes
  • 150 ml dark soy sauce
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ orange zest only
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 3 tbsp granulated sweetener
  • 4 spring onions cut into 5cm (2 inch) pieces
  • 1 head garlic gloves peeled and cut in half
  • 2 cm piece fresh ginger no need to peel (cut into thin slices)
  • 6 soft tortilla wraps (33g per wrap)

For the spicy sauce

  • 5 tbsp quark
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp water depending on how thin you want the sauce

For the slaw

  • ¼ red cabbage shredded
  • 3 carrots peeled and julienned
  • 1 lime juice only
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.

To make the pork

  • Rub the pork all over with the Chinese 5-spice and salt.
  • To the water, add the chicken stock cubes, soy sauce, chilli flakes, rice vinegar, orange zest, Sriracha and sweetener and stir until dissolved.
  • Add the spring onions, garlic and ginger. Place the pork into the casserole dish and submerge in the cooking liquid.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 2-4 hours. Until the meat is very tender.
  • Remove the pork and shred with two forks. Pour the sauce through a fat separator and and transfer the sauce to a saucepan and set on a medium heat. Simmer until reduced by half. Pour over the shredded pork and toss to coat.

To make the spicy sauce

  • Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix until smooth.

To make the slaw

  • Place the shredded cabbage and carrots in a bowl. Pour over the lime juice, rice vinegar, Sriracha and fish sauce and mix well.
  • Place a little of the pork mixture onto each wrap, add some slaw and a drizzle of spicy sauce. Fold in half and serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9.6g | Sodium: 680mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g

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Carbonara Quiche https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/carbonara-quiche/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/carbonara-quiche/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:45:19 +0000   This Carbonara Quiche brings fun, fusion flavours to your next picnic! It’s light and crustless, yet still rich with creamy, cheesy goodness and smoky bacon pieces. While we’ve skipped the pastry to keep things slimming-friendly, it’s still packed with flavour thanks to a mix of low-fat ingredients. Enjoy a slice hot or cold with […]

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Carbonara Quiche | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

This Carbonara Quiche brings fun, fusion flavours to your next picnic! It’s light and crustless, yet still rich with creamy, cheesy goodness and smoky bacon pieces. While we’ve skipped the pastry to keep things slimming-friendly, it’s still packed with flavour thanks to a mix of low-fat ingredients. Enjoy a slice hot or cold with a fresh mixed salad next time the sun’s shining!
Course Lunch
Cuisine non specific
Keyword Carbonara Quiche, Crustless Quiche, Quiche
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 196kcal

Equipment

  • 24cm flan dish

Ingredients

  • low-calorie cooking spray
  • 1 medium leek finely sliced
  • 3 unsmoked bacon medallions
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 6 medium eggs
  • 200 ml light double cream alternative
  • 100 g quark
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • 100 g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese finely grated
  • 15 g Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a low-medium heat. Cook the bacon, leeks and garlic for 4-5 minutes until the leeks are softening and bacon browned. Slice the bacon and leave to one side with the leeks to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl and whisk. Add the double cream alternative, quark, Dijon mustard and garlic granules. Continue to whisk until fully combined. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir through the cheddar cheese, bacon and leeks. Pour the egg mixture into a 24cm flan dish. Sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese.
  • Place the dish onto a baking tray and pop into the oven for 25-30 minutes, until the quiche is golden brown. The quiche should be set around the edge with a very slight wobble in the centre. The heat from the quiche will finish cooking the centre, so that it has a light creamy quiche texture when slicing.

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Notes

Tip: You can swap the bacon for sliced ham instead, if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8.3g | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g

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Pimm’s Scones https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/pimms-scones/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/pimms-scones/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:45:05 +0000   You know it's summer when the Pimm's is pouring! These vibrant Pimm's Scones put a gorgeous, boozy-sweet twist on an afternoon tea classic. Once they're fluffed up and golden, you'll fill them with chopped strawberries, orange, mint and velvety cream. We like to prep the scones ahead of time, so they're ready to defrost, […]

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Pimm's Scones | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

You know it's summer when the Pimm's is pouring! These vibrant Pimm's Scones put a gorgeous, boozy-sweet twist on an afternoon tea classic. Once they're fluffed up and golden, you'll fill them with chopped strawberries, orange, mint and velvety cream. We like to prep the scones ahead of time, so they're ready to defrost, decorate and serve as soon as the sun shines!
Course Dessert, Snacks and Sides, Sweet Treats
Cuisine British
Keyword Afternoon Tea, Pimm's Scones, Scones
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 94kcal

Equipment

  • 5cm plain round cutter

Ingredients

  • 200 g strawberries sliced
  • 1 medium orange peeled and cut into segments
  • a few mint leaves finely sliced
  • 1 tsp white granulated sweetener
  • 2 tbsp Pimm's

For the scones

  • 250 g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 25 g reduced-fat spread
  • 15 g white granulated sweetener
  • 15 g caster sugar
  • 1 medium egg beaten
  • 120 ml skimmed milk
  • 2 tbsp milk for brushing
  • 100 g fat-free thick Greek strained yoghurt
  • 1 tsp icing sugar

Instructions

  • Add the strawberries, orange and mint to a small bowl. Sprinkle over the sweetener and Pimm’s and stir. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve the scones.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  • Add the flour and baking powder into a medium mixing bowl. Add the reduced-fat spread and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir the sweetener and sugar into the mixture until well combined.
  • Place the beaten egg in a jug and add the milk. Mix with a fork until completely combined.
  • Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour mixture and mix in using a round-bladed knife to form a very soft dough.
  • Scrape the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead for a few seconds to make a smooth soft ball of dough. Don't knead too much as this may toughen the dough. The dough will be very soft so you will need to flour your hands and may need to add more flour to the surface.
  • Gently roll the dough out on a well-floured surface to a thickness of 1cm. Use a 5cm plain round cutter to cut out 16 scones.
  • Place the scones onto the lined tray. Brush the tops with milk and cook for 10-15 minutes until risen and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool on a cooling rack.
  • While the scones are cooling, make the creamy topping. Place the yoghurt and icing sugar in a small bowl and mix well.
  • When ready to serve: cut the cooled scones in half using a serrated knife. Spoon a small amount of sweetened yoghurt on top of one half of the scones. Spoon over the fruit and top with the other half of the scone.

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Notes

Tip: If you haven't got a suitable cutter, you can use a small, upturned glass instead. Flouring the rim of your cutter or glass will make it easier to cut out the scones. You will need to gather up and re-roll the scraps to make 16 scones.
Tip: Only assemble when ready to serve to stop the scones going wet and mushy.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 4g

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Lemonade Chicken Skewers https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/lemonade-chicken-skewers/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/lemonade-chicken-skewers/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:45:14 +0000   These Lemonade Chicken Skewers are exactly what your summertime menu needs! The ultimate low-calorie BBQ hack, we’ve combined fizzy pop with a short list of store cupboard staples to make the mouthwatering marinade. They’ll look right at home with your favourite grilled side dishes and a good dollop of our tangy Banana Ketchup!

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Lemonade Chicken Skewers | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

These Lemonade Chicken Skewers are exactly what your summertime menu needs! The ultimate low-calorie BBQ hack, we’ve combined fizzy pop with a short list of store cupboard staples to make the mouthwatering marinade. They’ll look right at home with your favourite grilled side dishes and a good dollop of our tangy Banana Ketchup!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine non specific
Keyword BBQ, Chicken Kebab, Lemonade Chicken Skewers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 314kcal

Equipment

  • bamboo skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken breast cut into 2½ cm (1 inch chunks)
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Henderson's relish or Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
  • 100 ml sugar-free lemon lime pop like 7up Free or Sprite Zero
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 3 tbsp tomato purée
  • 2 tsp granulated sweetener
  • ½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • If using bamboo skewers, pop them in some water to soak.
  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well so that the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and place in the fridge to marinate for 4-6 hours (or overnight is even better!).
  • Once the chicken is ready, thread it onto the skewers. We find using 8 skewers works well, so you have 2 skewers per person – you can do more small skewers if you prefer.
  • Place onto a hot barbecue for around 25-30 minutes, until the chicken has cooked through.
    If you want to cook these in the oven, place onto a foil lined baking tray. Place into an oven preheated to 180°C for 30 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Once cooked, serve with your choice of accompaniment.

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Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 2.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 230mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 7.5g

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Kleftiko Lamb https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/kleftiko-lamb/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/kleftiko-lamb/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:45:20 +0000   This succulent Kleftiko Lamb will come out of the oven fall-apart tender and irresistibly crispy around the edges. Inspired by the flavours you’d enjoy at a Greek taverna, it’s seasoned with a slimming-friendly blend of herbs and spices, then left to roast on a bed of veg. We like to pop this batch-cook dream […]

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Kleftiko Lamb | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

This succulent Kleftiko Lamb will come out of the oven fall-apart tender and irresistibly crispy around the edges. Inspired by the flavours you’d enjoy at a Greek taverna, it’s seasoned with a slimming-friendly blend of herbs and spices, then left to roast on a bed of veg. We like to pop this batch-cook dream in on a Sunday, ready to toss into salads, wraps and pittas throughout the week!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword Kleftiko Lamb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 476kcal

Equipment

  • roasting tin

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp garlic granules
  • ½ tsp mustard powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • low-calorie cooking spray
  • 800 g rolled lamb breast joint
  • 1 large potato sliced into wedges (no need to peel)
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and cut into chunky batons
  • 1 red onion peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 red pepper deseeded and cut into chunky strips
  • 2 tomatoes quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 50 ml cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • In a small bowl, add the rosemary, oregano, thyme, garlic, mustard, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Mix well.
  • Remove any string from the lamb and make diagonal cuts into the surface of the joint.
  • Rub the rosemary mix all over the lamb joint, getting plenty of the rub into the diagonal cuts.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with low-calorie cooking spray and add the potato, carrot, onion, pepper, tomatoes and garlic and season well.
  • Place the lamb on top of the vegetables.
  • Pour in the lemon juice and water. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 hours. Check halfway through and add a little extra water if the vegetables look like they are drying out.
  • Turn up the oven to 200°C.
  • Remove the lamb from the oven and shred with two forks.
  • Return the dish to the oven for 20 minutes to crisp up the lamb around the edges. Serve with an accompaniment of your choice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 420mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 5.3g

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Baked Feta Orzo https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/baked-feta-orzo/ https://pinchofnom.com/recipes/baked-feta-orzo/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:45:54 +0000   This creamy, meat-free Baked Feta Orzo tastes just like sunshine! We’ve combined filling, tender orzo pasta with oven-roasted, juicy tomatoes, asparagus and plenty of feta cheese. When the feta is soft, that’s your cue to mash it up until it mixes nicely with the veggies in the roasting dish. For good measure, we’ve stirred […]

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Baked Feta Orzo | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

This creamy, meat-free Baked Feta Orzo tastes just like sunshine! We’ve combined filling, tender orzo pasta with oven-roasted, juicy tomatoes, asparagus and plenty of feta cheese. When the feta is soft, that’s your cue to mash it up until it mixes nicely with the veggies in the roasting dish. For good measure, we’ve stirred in a good dollop of reduced-fat cream cheese too. It’s the most effortless cheese sauce you’ll ever make!
Course Dinner
Cuisine non specific
Keyword Baked Feta Orzo, Orzo
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 469kcal

Ingredients

  • low-calorie cooking spray
  • 200 g feta cheese
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 100 g asparagus chopped into 3 sections
  • 1 leek sliced
  • 70 g green beans trimmed and cut in half
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
  • 300 g orzo
  • 80 g spinach
  • 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Spray an oven-dish with low-calorie cooking spray and add the feta to the dish. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, asparagus, leek, green beans and garlic. Spray again and return to the oven for 20 minutes.
  • Cook the orzo according to the packet instructions, ours took about 10 minutes. Drain, saving the cooking water.
  • Mash the feta until smooth.
  • Add the cooked orzo and spinach and stir well. The spinach will wilt from the heat of the pasta and vegetables.
  • Add the cream cheese and a little of the cooking water, stir well and add a little more water if needed until the sauce has the right consistency for your taste. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 160mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 4.6g

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