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New year, New You
Keep it healthy with these delicious suppers from author of The Skinny French Kitchen, Harry Eastwood
only 227 calories Warm winter salad of roasted beetroot, fig and feta with toasted almonds Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 40 minutes Calories 227 Sat fat 4g
*5tbsp balsamic vinegar *2tbsp olive oil *4 large beetroot, washed, ends cut off and each cut into six wedges *1tbsp acacia honey (or other mild, runny type) *Sea salt
*2 large handfuls baby rocket leaves *1 red onion, finely sliced *Black pepper *3 small figs, quartered *80g feta, crumbled *30g toasted almond flakes
1 Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 and line a baking tray with kitchen foil. 2 Combine 4tbsp balsamic vinegar with 1tbsp olive oil in a bowl, then add the beetroot segments and toss to coat. Tip the beetroot on to the baking tray and cook in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes, or until the beetroot is tender. 3 Remove the beetroot from
the oven, transfer to a large bowl and drizzle with the honey. Add a generous pinch of salt and toss together. Stir in the rocket, red onion and remaining balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with black pepper. 4 Divide the salad between four plates and scatter over the figs, feta and toasted almonds. Serve while the beetroot wedges are still warm. →
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only 255 calories Butternut squash soup with pomegranate and prosciutto Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 20 minutes Calories 255 Sat fat 2g
*3tbsp olive oil *1tsp ground coriander seeds *3 medium onions, finely chopped *4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
*800g butternut squash, peeled, cubed and de-seeded *800g vegetable stock *Salt and pepper
To garnish *1tsp olive oil *4 slices prosciutto *Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate *Coriander leaves (optional)
1 In a very large saucepan, heat the olive oil and sweat the coriander seeds, onions, garlic and butternut squash cubes. Cook until the onions are transparent and the squash is starting to soften. 2 Next, add the stock and simmer for 10 minutes until the squash is so soft that it breaks when you press it with a fork. 3 Meanwhile, add the oil to a pan and cook the prosciutto until crispy and golden. Set aside until cool, then break into shards. 4 Blitz the soup until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Divide between four bowls and top with the prosciutto shards, a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds and a little coriander. F
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Drink
Vita Coco Coconut Water With Açaí and Pomegranate, £2.15 for 330ml Combining tasty pomegranate and açaí extract, this coconut water is the perfect drink for a healthier January. Not only is it packed with antioxidants, it will replenish body salts lost during gym workouts, too.
Compiled by: Sarah Mason Photography: Isobel Wield, Laura Edwards Prop styling: Jenny Hodges Stockist: Vita Coco (Hollandandbarrett.com)
Fab night out Gyms Kitchen, London
Want fast food that’s guilt-free and delicious? Say hello to the UK’s first protein-based restaurant. Whether you’re a die-hard gym bunny or just like to eat well, the extensive menu will have something for you at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Choose from superfood salads packed with tasty and nutritious goodies, or feast on marinated lamb chops fresh from the grill. There are even good-for-you desserts – the protein pancakes and ice cream are out of this world! Gymskitchen.com. Meal for two: £30
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