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………

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

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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.

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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

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

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.

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

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Total: 496 calories

(Can this be diet food I ask myself!!)

Day Two:

Breakfast:Boiled Egg with Ryvita = 123 cals

Treat: Milky coffee = 51 cals

Lunch:Easy Low-Fat Monkfish Curry = 185 cals

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Tea:= 70 Calories

Dessert: Low-fat Yoghurt = 49 cals

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Total: 478 cals

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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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FAQs

Is stew good for losing weight? ›

These fall stews often incorporate a variety of seasonal ingredients, such as root vegetables, hearty grains, and lean protein sources, making them not only delicious but also a great option for those aiming to maintain or lose weight.

What is 5 2 500 calorie days? ›

The 5:2 diet is actually very simple to explain. For five days per week, you eat normally and don't have to think about restricting calories. Then, on the other two days, you reduce your calorie intake to a quarter of your daily needs. This is about 500 calories per day for women, and 600 for men.

What can I eat 500 calories a day? ›

Here is a list of low-calorie foods that pack a lot of nutrients to help you feel satisfied:
  • Clear soups, such as vegetable or miso.
  • Nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt.
  • Nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese.
  • Cauliflower rice.
  • Steamed or raw vegetables.
  • Fish.
  • Lean meats like chicken or turkey breast.
  • Tofu.

What is the 5 day drop weight loss? ›

The 5 Day Drop is a 5-day gut reset where you'll get clear guidance on what & when to eat to optimize the gut-brain axis, lose digestive bloat, and increase energy. You'll get a variety of pre-portioned gut health products from Modere to help optimize your results alongside eating delicious, real food meals!

How many calories in a bowl of homemade stew? ›

Beef stew, homemade, gravy base with potatoes, with carrots or dark green vegetables (1 cup) contains 16.7g total carbs, 13.9g net carbs, 16.3g fat, 12.9g protein, and 265 calories.

What to eat on a fast day 5/2? ›

Examples of meals on fast days
  • a generous portion of steamed vegetables with spices and salt.
  • vegetable soup.
  • two hard-boiled eggs.
  • a small cut of steamed white fish.
  • a generous portion of salad with fresh vegetables.
Jan 28, 2019

How to lose 10 pounds in a week? ›

To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll need to burn between 3,500 and 5,000 calories more than you consume each day by restricting your diet to small portions of nutritious yet low-calorie foods, and significantly increasing your aerobic exercise with interval training, sports, and other vigorous activities.

What will happen if I eat 500 calories a day for 2 weeks? ›

A 500-calorie diet can be dangerous without a doctor's supervision. it can lead to malnutrition and other health problems. Healthy weight loss may include limiting food portions, burning calories, and other methods. A 500-calorie diet is an extreme form of a very low-calorie diet (VLCD).

How many pounds can you lose eating 500 calories a day? ›

So researchers thought burning or cutting 500 calories a day led to losing 1 pound a week. But this isn't true for everyone. In general, if you cut about 500 calories a day from your usual diet, you may lose about ½ to 1 pound a week.

How to lose 10 pounds in 3 days? ›

To lose 10 pounds in 3 days would mean decreasing your calorie intake by 35,000 calories in just 3 days! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends a slow and steady weight loss of no more than 1/2 to 1 pound a week. Otherwise you are losing muscle and water, as well as weakening your bones.

How to lose 10 lbs fast? ›

11 ways to lose 10 pounds safely
  1. Calorie deficit.
  2. Avoid junk food.
  3. Protein.
  4. Move more.
  5. High-intensity cardio.
  6. Resistance training.
  7. Intermittent fasting.
  8. Reduce bloating.
Nov 23, 2023

What is the 30 30 30 rule for weight loss? ›

The 30-30-30 diet involves eating 30g of protein within 30 minutes of waking up, and then completing 30 minutes of low intensity exercise. This method first appeared in Tim Ferriss' book The 4-Hour Body in 2010 but was recently popularized by nutritionist and wellness podcaster Gary Brecka.

Are stews and soups good for weight loss? ›

Eating more soup helps you keep weight off. Overweight men and women who were told to lose weight by eating soup every day preferred this method to being told to reduce calories, according to research from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Is stew the healthiest food? ›

If you're talking about a stew made with a variety of vegetables, lean protein like chicken or fish, and whole grains like brown rice or quinoa, then yes, it's definitely possible to eat healthily by just eating stew.

What are the benefits of eating stew? ›

When you stew your food, you consume both the meat and the water that the meat was cooked in, so you aren't losing any of the nutrients. You can also add vegetables and other items to the stew, so these nutrients are locked in as well, making the stew even healthier.

How many calories are in stew? ›

There are 235 calories in 1 serving of Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots in Gravy.

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