Weight Loss Update
Tuesday 10th April
Total weight loss 13lb!
Week one and I have lost 4lbs, I am very pleased :)
Week two and I have lost 9lbs how on Earth? :O
The classic BLT has to be one of my all time favourite sandwiches. It is such a winning combination, the salty smokeyness of the bacon, the juicy sweetness of the tomato and the crunch of the lettuce. This all combines with the bread and creamy mayo to give a total taste and texture sensation.
I have switched from WW bread to the new crustless bread, it works out at 1.5 points for two slices but is much denser and it toasts very well.
Low Fat BLT
Serves 1 - 2.5 pts
2 slices of bread
2 bacon medallions
(I prefer smoked)
lettuce
(I use little gems)
Vine ripened tomato sliced
(you have to be able to TASTE it!)
Hellman's extra light mayo
(this has to be 5g or it's not free)
Cook the bacon, spread the bread with the mayo and make the sandwich.
This is a simple but very tasty dish and tastes as though it should have masses of points. It is a bit of a faff stirring it but worth it for the creamy texture.
Mushroom Risotto
Serves 2 - 7 points each (HUGE portions)
200g Arborio rice
200g sliced button mushrooms
10g dried porcini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 pt chicken or vegetable stock from a cube
20g fresh grated parmesan cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste
First put the kettle on you will need it. The dried mushrooms should be soaked for at least 1/2 hour in hot water. You will need to keep the liquid they have soaked in as it is full of flavour.
In a large saucepan add oil from a mister and soften the garlic and both of the mushrooms. Add the rice and stir well making sure that the rice is well coated in the mixture. Pour in the water the mushroom soaked in and simmer, stirring, until the liquid has been absorbed. Add a ladleful of the stock and simmer, stirring again, until the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding the stock in this way, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is plump and tender.
Finally remove from the heat and add the parmesan - it will need yet another stir. Serve in bowls. You can add more cheese or a knob of butter but remember to add the points.
