Vegetarian – Weigh Less With Jess

CHOCOLATE TREAT BALLS – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS 1/2 medium-large cauliflower 4 tblspns cocoa or cocao powder 2 1/2 Tspn of stevia or to taste 1 1/2 tblspns of apple butter (used to bind mixture, but not make it too wet) Extra cocoa or cocao powder for rolling DIRECTIONS Grate or use food processor to turn cauliflower into rice like consistency. Place in a bowl, cover with boiling water & cook on high in the microwave for 5 mins. Drain & place in clean tea towel. Being careful not to burn hand, ring as much water out as you can possibly get- you want the cauliflower dry as you can get it. Place in a bowl & [...]

September 6, 2016 By Jess Arroyo Phase 3, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian

ZUCCHINI FRITTATA – PHASE 2

INGREDIENTS 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1/2 zucchini 1/4 onion 1/2 tablespoon of light cooking cream (from your daily dairy allowance) 1/2 teaspoon of low fat cottage cheese DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Finely chop the onion and zucchini. Combine egg, egg white and cream in a bowl and whisk. Gently mix the vegetables through the mix. Pour into a ramekin and top with a dollop of cottage cheese. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown on top. THERMOMIX DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 180 degree Celsius. Place onion and zucchini into bowl and chop for 15 seconds, speed 8. Add egg, egg white and cream to bowl and mix for 30 [...]

January 8, 2016 By Jess Arroyo Breakfast, Phase 2, Phase 3, Recipe, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

WATERMELON PIZZA – PHASE 2 OR 3

INGREDIENTS Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon stevia Pizza: 1 large seedless watermelon 1/2 cup packed rock salad 1/4 cup skimmed cottage cheese (phase 2) or crumbled feta and olives (phase 3) 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved DIRECTIONS For the dressing: In a small saucepan, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and stevia. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced by half and syrupy. Set aside. For the pizza: Slice a 3/4-inch-thick disc of watermelon from the middle of the fruit and remove the rind. Cut the disc into 6 slices (wedges), and then assemble the wedges back into a circular shape. Sprinkle the [...]

December 8, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Desserts, Phase 2, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

CUCUMBER COTTAGE CHEESE CANAPES – PHASE 2 OR 3

INGREDIENTS Onion Tomato Ginger Green chillies Salt Oregano Melba toast crushed into a powder form Cucumber 100 grams skimmed milk cottage cheese Stevia (optional) DIRECTIONS Saute chopped onions and tomato in a non stick pan with water for phase 2 or use oil for phase 3. Add salt, ginger paste, stevia and green chillies to it. Cook all until it forms a puree with onion chunks. Once cool mix cottage cheese to it. Cut the cucumber slices and place the puree on the slices. Top up with oregano seasoning Approximately 1 serving By Jiya Ghafar

December 8, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Phase 2, Phase 3, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vegetarian

MATCHA ALMOND & AVOCADO ICE CREAM – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS 1 avocado 1 tablespoon lime juice Sprinkle of sea salt 2 teaspoons matcha powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon almond stevia drops (which can be purchased at www.lesswithjess.com.au/products) DIRECTIONS Mix all in a processor and then place into freezer. Bring out every half hour and mix it. It’s real creamy and just like ice cream! Serve chilled. Makes 1 serving By Helen Wu

November 30, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Desserts, Liquid Stevia Drop Recipes, Phase 3, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN PANCAKES WITH MIXED BERRY COULIS – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS Pancake Recipe: 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 tablespoon soaked chia 2 tablespoons cream 2 egg whites DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients and fry large spoonfuls on non stick pan. Optional to use olive oil or butter. INGREDIENTS Mixed Berry Coulis: Handful mixed frozen berries Few drops of the blueberry liquid stevia drops DIRECTIONS Microwave berries till they soften. Add few drops of pure stevia or blueberry liquid stevia drops. Drizzle over Pancakes! Makes 4 serving By Helen Wu

November 27, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Breakfast, Desserts, Liquid Stevia Drop Recipes, Phase 3, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian

VANILLA AND BERRY CHIA TRIFFLE – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS Cream Few drops of vanilla stevia drops berries of your choice Chia seeds soaked overnight in water DIRECTIONS Whip cream with a few drops of vanilla flavoured stevia drops. In a glass layer some cream then add berries and chia seed pudding. Alternate layers until glass is filled. Serve chilled. Makes 1 serving By Helen Wu

November 13, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Desserts, Liquid Stevia Drop Recipes, Phase 3, Recipe, Vegetarian

MATCHA AVOCADO ICE CREAM – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS 1/2 ripe avocado 1 tablespoon lime juice Pinch of sea salt 1 teaspoon matcha 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup milk or cream 1 tablespoon stevia 1/2 teaspoon vanilla liquid stevia drops DIRECTIONS Mix contents all together, freeze in the freezer till hard, serve and enjoy! Makes 1 serving By Helen Wu

October 26, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Desserts, Phase 3, Recipe, Snacks, Vegetarian

BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS 5 x zucchinis 200 grams of skimmed cottage cheese (100 grams for Phase 2) Parmesan cheese Salt Black pepper 1 Melba toast Garlic DIRECTIONS Split zucchini into parts. Make a paste of cottage cheese, salt, black pepper,crushed garlic and little water. Dip each slice of zucchini in the paste and coat it completely from both the sides. Roll the zucchini strips in crushed melba toast powder to make crisp. Garnish the strips with some Parmesan cheese. Baked in oven till golden brown. Makes 1 serving By Ankita Jain

October 19, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Phase 3, Recipe, Vegetarian

BROCCOLI AND SKIMMED COTTAGE CHEESE SOUP – PHASE 3

INGREDIENTS 200 grams skimmed cottage cheese 3 leeks (white part only) chopped 1 teaspoon thyme 4 cups broccoli florets 4 & 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 pinch pepper 1 pinch salt (optional) DIRECTIONS Finely chop the broccoli and wait half an hour. Then place the leeks in a large saucepan and saute over medium heat for 10 minutes, with 1 to 2 teaspoons of water to keep the leeks from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add the thyme and cook for another minute, then add the broccoli and the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook [...]

October 8, 2015 By Jess Arroyo Phase 3, Recipe, Vegetarian