5:2 Diet – A Fabulous Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
– 5:2 Diet –
A Fabulous Vegetarian
Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
MOZZARELLA & TOMATO TOPPED WITH BASIL
Some tasty crispbreads arrived just in time for merecently (as I am on a diet) and a VERY big thanks to Ryvita UK for sending me a packet of their new flavourHINT OF CHILLI CRISPBREAD as well as a very patriotic packet of DARK RYE CRISPBREAD too…..now, I have been a BIG fan of Ryvita for years, in fact, my mum was thought to be VERY Avante Garde when I was little, as she sent me to school with Ryvita and cream cheese for my packed lunch, in the days when two slices of brown bread with a bit of ham and mustard wasconsideredrisqué, and the norm was fish paste! Not only did I have Ryvita and cheese, but often sliced beetroot was added in a separate container or maybe a boiled egg……..it certainly wasn’t “plastic bread and paste” for me! In those days it was ONE flavour of Ryvita only, what they call “Original” now, but JUST look at thechoicefrom their rangetoday……..SWEET ONION CRISPBREAD;CRACKED BLACK PEPPER CRISPBREAD;SESAME CRISPBREAD;MULTIGRAIN CRISPBREAD;SUNFLOWER SEED & OATS CRISPBREAD;PUMPKIN SEEDS & OATS CRISPBREAD; FRUIT CRUNCH CRISPBREAD andMEDITERRANEAN HERB CRISPBREAD. NO wonder those ladies who used to lunch, are now ladies who CRUNCH!
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
But back to my LATEST recipe, Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread),which I am VERY pleased with, a low-calorie and VERY tasty spread or pâté – packed with protein and vegetables, and perfect for a 5:2 Fast Day lunch, or for tea.…….one portion of this lovely spread is ONLY 120 calories! And,with 2 Ryvita crispbreads, the total calorie count is just 184 calories (with two Dark Rye Crispbreads at 34 calories each), so it’s perfect, and is also GREAT as a recipe for the family too……serve with crusty bread and salad, or use it as a tasty sandwich spread, no butter or margarine needed! To keep the calories down, I used half-fat Cheddar cheese, but you CAN use full fat Cheddar if you are not worriedaboutthe calorie count, with full-fat Cheddarthecount will be 170 calories perportion, so still NOT that high at all! The spread was delicious when spread on the Ryvita Dark Rye crispbreads, and I can see these crispbreads being great whenserved with smokedfishand sour cream, as well as tinned fish.
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
Most of my family arevegetarians,(withthe exception of Malcolm, my husband and Hannah mydaughter)so, this is a PERFECT supper recipe for them, servedwithacres of crustybreador baguette, for FEAST days for me ofcourse! As the spread cools, the cheese and lentils firm up and it sets quite nicely, although it’s still soft and very spreadable! I can also see this spread being useful when mixed with eggs and baked in a tart or a quiche…….or maybe with curry powder added, to be served with naan bread – LUSH!
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
And my other LUSH Ryvita recipe? Well, it’s not mine, you can find it on the Ryvita website here:MOZZARELLA & TOMATO TOPPED WITH BASIL– and that is only a cool 122 calories too!
MOZZARELLA & TOMATO TOPPED WITH BASIL
That’s it for tonight – I will be back later with the winner of the Best of British Yorkshire event and the round-up, as well as a GREAT fresh fish recipe for Friday, and a few more bits and bobs……have a lovely evening, Karen
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread)
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| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 2 hours, 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 2 hours, 35 minutes |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack, Starter |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
A delicious low- calorie spread, or pâté, that is full of flavour - red peppers are cooked with red lentils, garlic, red onion, chives and cheese to make a tasty spread or pâté, that is great for sandwiches, crudités, toast, crispbreads, crusty bread or Melba toast. One portion in ONLY 120 calories, which, makes this a great recipe for anyone following the 5:2 diet, Weight Watchers or any other diet plan! It is packed full of protein and would be excellent for the school lunch box, especially for vegetarian children, and adults of course!
Ingredients
- 2 red peppers (de-seeded, cored and chopped very finely)
- 1 red onion (peeled and finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed)
- handful of fresh chives, about 12 (chopped, set some aside for the garnish)
- 50g dried split red lentils
- 300ml vegetable stock (low fat and low salt)
- 75g half fat cheese, grated (such as Cheddar, Red Leicester or Double Gloucester)
- salt and black pepper
Note
A delicious low- calorie spread, or pâté, that is full of flavour - red peppers are cooked with red lentils, garlic, red onion, chives and cheese to make a tasty spread or pâté, that is great for sandwiches, crudités, toast, crispbreads, crusty bread or Melba toast. One portion in ONLY 120 calories, which, makes this a great recipe for anyone following the 5:2 diet, Weight Watchers or any other diet plan! It is packed full of protein and would be excellent for the school lunch box, especially for vegetarian children, and adults of course!
Directions
| Step 1 | Place the peppers, onion and garlic in a sauce pan and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of water. Cover the pan and cook over a gently heat for 5 or 6 minutes, or until the vegetables are just beginning to soften. |
| Step 2 | Stir in the lentils with the vegetable stock and bring to the boil, before simmering uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are mushy and the liquid has evaporated. |
| Step 3 | Add the grated cheese, chopped chives and season to taste with salt and pepper, mixing well. Spoon the spread into 4 small ramekin dishes, or one large pate dish, cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving with crackers, toast, crusty bread or crispbreads. Makes a great and healthy sandwich filling. |
Disclaimer: I was sent some sample packets of Ryvita crispbreads to try, I was not paid to write this post, nor was I obliged to write a post on my blog. With thanks to Ryvita for sending me the samples to try. Karen
Vegetarian Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pâté (Spread) Recipe
What is your favourite lentil recipe?
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