{"id":3793,"date":"2021-10-27T16:45:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T15:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=3793"},"modified":"2024-11-05T15:27:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:27:23","slug":"eat-5-unusual-recipes-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-5-unusual-recipes-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"5 unusual recipes to try \u2013 with videos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you love a good&nbsp;ol\u2019&nbsp;spag&nbsp;bol,&nbsp;traditional&nbsp;Sunday roast or&nbsp;midweek&nbsp;chilli&nbsp;con carne?&nbsp;It\u2019s great to have those&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;menu-fillers&nbsp;to fall back on&nbsp;\u2013 especially when you know you can enjoy&nbsp;delicious Slimming World&nbsp;versions&nbsp;and still lose weight!&nbsp;However,&nbsp;with more than 1,600 recipes on&nbsp;our member&nbsp;website, there\u2019s&nbsp;definitely no&nbsp;shortage of choice when you do fancy a&nbsp;change.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy shaking up your slimming menu, these&nbsp;refreshingly different&nbsp;recipes&nbsp;will&nbsp;tantalise&nbsp;your taste buds&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/mushy-pea-curry\">Mushy pea curry<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MushyPeaCurry-UnusualRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"mushy pea curry with rice in white bowl-5 unusual recipes-slimming world blog\" class=\"wp-image-3785\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;weird and wonderful&nbsp;dish is ready in just 15 minutes&nbsp;(a true&nbsp;curry in a hurry!),&nbsp;it&nbsp;uses store-cupboard ingredients and it\u2019s suitable for vegans,&nbsp;so&nbsp;it\u2019s easy to see why Slimming World members love it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More for members: Breakfast spaghetti, strawberry and black pepper meringues,&nbsp;chicken with 40 cloves of garlic&#8230;&nbsp;you\u2019ll find all these and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/features\/unusual-recipes\">more quirky&nbsp;recipes here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/full-indian-breakfast-bake\">Indian breakfast bake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6276907851001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our\u00a0fantastic fusion\u00a0recipe\u00a0gives the traditional cooked breakfast a saucy, spicy twist.\u00a0A delicious\u00a0meal\u00a0for any time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/weetabix-cake\">Weetabix cake<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6265275206001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;Slimming World&nbsp;classic&nbsp;tastes a bit like&nbsp;bread and butter&nbsp;pudding&nbsp;and&nbsp;it&nbsp;makes a brilliant&nbsp;breakfast&nbsp;or a tasty teatime treat.&nbsp;You absolutely can have your cake and still lose weight with Slimming World. On your marks, get set&#8230;&nbsp;bake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/eat-slimming-world-cakes\/\">More on the blog:&nbsp;Sample some of our slim-safe cakes (with not&nbsp;a&nbsp;soggy bottom in sight!)<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More for members:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">When you join Slimming World<\/a>, you\u2019ll get access to more than 1,600 recipes on our website and app, including a sweet sprinkling of sponges, loaf cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, biscuits, puddings, tarts, pies and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/baked-bean-crustless-quiche\">Baked bean quiche<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6268331792001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baked beans&nbsp;and brussels sprouts&nbsp;in a quiche?&nbsp;Don\u2019t knock it&nbsp;till you\u2019ve tried it! This scrummy Slimming World&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;is perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner \u2013 and it makes a great on-the-go packed-lunch filler,&nbsp;too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not keen on&nbsp;sprouts,&nbsp;this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/crustless-red-onion-and-courgette-quiche\">crustless red onion and&nbsp;courgette&nbsp;quiche<\/a>&nbsp;might be a safer bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More for members: Get a lunch&nbsp;box full of ideas in&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/member.slimmingworld.co.uk\/features\/packed-lunches\">Lunches that pack a punch<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beer can chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/BeercanChicken-UnusualRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Beer can chicken with salad on black plate-5 unusual recipes to try-slimming world blog\" class=\"wp-image-3783\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not&nbsp;just the lager&nbsp;you use in this&nbsp;unconventional&nbsp;recipe, but the actual can itself,&nbsp;too&nbsp;(although please don\u2019t eat that part!).&nbsp;The result is one of&nbsp;tastiest,&nbsp;juiciest&nbsp;chicken dishes we\u2019ve&nbsp;ever&nbsp;tried.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>serves 5&nbsp;<br>2 \u00bd Syns per serving&nbsp;<br>ready in 1&nbsp;hour&nbsp;40&nbsp;minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5kg whole chicken (without giblets)&nbsp;<br>1 large onion, cut into 8 wedges&nbsp;<br>440ml can lager&nbsp;<br>800g new potatoes, halved&nbsp;<br>200g fat-free natural fromage frais&nbsp;<br>2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or chives&nbsp;<br>140g mixed salad leaves&nbsp;<br>\u00bd cucumber, sliced&nbsp;<br>150g radishes, sliced&nbsp;<br>fat-free vinaigrette, to taste&nbsp;<br>lemon wedges, to serve&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the spice rub:&nbsp;<br>1 tbsp smoked paprika&nbsp;<br>\u00bd tsp cayenne pepper&nbsp;<br>1 tsp cumin&nbsp;<br>\u00bd tsp fresh thyme leaves&nbsp;<br>\u00bc tsp dried oregano&nbsp;<br>\u00bc tsp garlic powder&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Preheat your oven to 200\u00b0C\/fan 180\u00b0C\/gas 6.&nbsp;Mix together&nbsp;all the spice rub ingredients&nbsp;with&nbsp;\u00bd tsp salt and \u00bd tsp freshly ground black pepper. Remove any string from the chicken, then rub the spice mix&nbsp;all&nbsp;over the chicken.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Put the onion in a deep casserole dish and pour over 150ml of the lager. Stand the partially full can in the middle of the dish, then carefully&nbsp;manoeuvre&nbsp;the cavity of the chicken over the can so the chicken stands upright \u2013 only the ends of the drumsticks should be touching the lager in the base of the dish. Cover with foil, then secure with kitchen string around the dish to help stop&nbsp;the&nbsp;steam escaping. Cook in the oven for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 10-12 minutes. Drain well, leave to steam-dry, then stir through the fromage frais and dill or chives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. 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