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Spiced Pulled Pork

Pinch of Nom — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:45:46 +0000

Spiced Pulled Pork | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Succulent and packed with flavour, this slimming-friendly Spiced Pulled Pork is cooked with a bold blend of smoky-sweet spices. It's the ultimate filling for tacos, wraps, burritos, or even colourful salad bowls! Easy to prep, endlessly versatile and always a crowd-pleaser – what more could you ask for?

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine non specific

Keyword Slow Cooker Spiced Pulled Pork, Spiced Pulled Pork

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Servings

Calories 541kcal

Ingredients

For the pulled pork

1 kg pork joint any visible fat removed
1 tsp Chinese 5-spice
1 tsp salt
750 ml boiling water
2 chicken stock cubes
150 ml dark soy sauce
½ tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ orange zest only
1 tsp Sriracha
3 tbsp granulated sweetener
4 spring onions cut into 5cm (2 inch) pieces
1 head garlic gloves peeled and cut in half
2 cm piece fresh ginger no need to peel (cut into thin slices)
6 soft tortilla wraps (33g per wrap)

For the spicy sauce

5 tbsp quark
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha
1 tsp water depending on how thin you want the sauce

For the slaw

¼ red cabbage shredded
3 carrots peeled and julienned
1 lime juice only
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Sriracha
1 tsp fish sauce (optional)

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160°C.

To make the pork

Rub the pork all over with the Chinese 5-spice and salt.
To the water, add the chicken stock cubes, soy sauce, chilli flakes, rice vinegar, orange zest, Sriracha and sweetener and stir until dissolved.
Add the spring onions, garlic and ginger. Place the pork into the casserole dish and submerge in the cooking liquid.
Cover with a lid and cook for 2-4 hours. Until the meat is very tender.
Remove the pork and shred with two forks. Pour the sauce through a fat separator and and transfer the sauce to a saucepan and set on a medium heat. Simmer until reduced by half. Pour over the shredded pork and toss to coat.

To make the spicy sauce

Add all the sauce ingredients to a small bowl and mix until smooth.

To make the slaw

Place the shredded cabbage and carrots in a bowl. Pour over the lime juice, rice vinegar, Sriracha and fish sauce and mix well.
Place a little of the pork mixture onto each wrap, add some slaw and a drizzle of spicy sauce. Fold in half and serve!

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Our Favourite Slow Cooker Recipes for Summer

Pinch of Nom — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

If you’re only using your slow cooker for hearty stews in winter, you’ve not unlocked its full potential yet! When the sun’s out and the last thing you want to do is warm your kitchen with the oven, your slow cooker can be your best friend.

A fuss-free way to prepare delicious meals, you can whip up a full menu of flavour-packed meals using minimal energy.

From succulent, pulled meats to summery pasta dishes, there’s no shortage of inspiration on this list – and everything is lower in calories too!

Our upcoming cookbook, Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker, is jam-packed with 100 brand-new healthy and delicious recipe ideas that are well worth the wait.

Tap here or the image below to pre-order your copy ready for September 25th.

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Slow Cooker Spiced Pulled Pork

We know how tiring it is to cook when it’s boiling hot outside! That’s why we usually leave our Slow Cooker Spiced Pulled Pork recipe to bubble away low and slow all day, until it’s mouthwateringly tender.

With the hard work done for you, all you have to worry about is deciding how to use it. Will you use the smoky-sweet pork pieces to fill tacos, burritos, wraps or salad bowls?

While it’s tasty enough to enjoy all on its own, we’ve taken things up a notch by prepping a lip-smacking sauce and a zingy side-slaw too.

Slow Cooker Chilli Bowls

It might seem like a contradiction, but we love leaning on spicy foods when the sun’s shining. These Slow Cooker Chilli Bowls are a colourful, creative way to make use of leftover portions of chilli con carne.

We’ve not skipped any of the classic accompaniments, from a rice base to a cheesy topping (you can even add a spoonful of guacamole or sour cream, if you fancy!).

You might think there isn’t much rice in our recipe, but it’s just the right amount to leave you full and satisfied – especially on a hot summer’s evening.

Chicken Cacciatore

While Chicken Cacciatore translates to Hunter’s Chicken in Italian, it’s very different from the British pub grub version (you can go here to try our twist on that recipe, which is slow cooker friendly too!).

You might think this rich, tomatoey dish is only perfect for the warmer months, but it’s actually gorgeous year-round! Try it over a bed of pasta, or – for something lighter – serve it with a fresh, crispy mixed salad and scoop up the sauce with a crusty wholemeal bread roll.

Slow Cooker Focaccia

You’ve not levelled up your summer picnics until you’ve baked a batch of Slow Cooker Focaccia. As you can see from our Gallery, our community absolutely loves this one!

Your slow cooker will work on the dough until it’s risen, fluffy and infused with a familiar combination of garlic, sea salt and rosemary.

The fresh, homemade focaccia is ideal for ripping apart and dipping, slicing ready for sandwiches or topping with cheese and roasted veg. Whatever works for you!

You’ll need to flick to pages 226-227 in our All in One cookbook to try the full recipe.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Feta Risotto

It’s not summer without a cheesy, light risotto on the menu. This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato and Feta Risotto is also from our All in One cookbook, and you don’t have to worry about standing around for ages stirring it!

You’ll know it’s ready when your risotto rice is fluffed up, creamy, and bursting with salty, tangy feta cheese deliciousness – coupled with the natural potato sweetness!

Turn to pages 148-149 to freshen up your plate.

One Pot Mediterranean-Style Chicken Orzo

Yes, that’s right – you can make this hugely popular Pinch of Nom classic in your slow cooker. This is our quick slow cooker method for prepping One Pot Mediterranean-Style Chicken Orzo:

Brown the chicken, add to the pot with all of the other ingredients (except the orzo and parsley).
Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
Add the orzo and some extra stock, if required. Cook for a further 35-40 minutes on high until the orzo is tender.

Want to know how good orzo tastes in the sunshine? Try this recipe and thank us later!

Tandoori Chicken

If you love a Sunday lunch in the summer but you want to mix things up a bit, this Tandoori Chicken recipe is the way to go. It breaks away from a traditional roast in the most delicious way possible; with a medley of luscious, Indian-inspired spices.

Once your slow cooker has finished tenderising the chicken, carve and serve it with side dishes that are just as vibrant. Mildly spiced vegetables, zesty salads, biryani and samosas are all great sunny-day options!

Slow Cooker Kleftiko Lamb

You’ll feel like you’re on holiday in the Mediterranean with this Slow Cooker Kleftiko Lamb bubbling away in your kitchen. Not only does it look and taste exactly like something you’d expect to be served at a Greek taverna, it’s simple to make too.

Pop everything in the pot and leave it simmering on the ‘low’ setting all day (around 9-10 hours), until the meat is succulent and easy to shred with two forks.

Our top tip? Prep this batch-cook wonder on a Sunday, ready to serve in salads or sandwiches that’ll feed you for the rest of the week.

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken

The flavours in this fakeaway-style Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken are just as bright and beautiful as a warm, sunny day! You can tell your dinner guests that it’s under 300 calories per portion if you want, but we can promise they won’t believe you.

Better yet, you can have it ready to go in just 6 easy-to-follow recipe steps! You’ll be left with a slow cooker full of tender chicken pieces and softened veggies in a thick, sticky-sweet sauce.

Slow Cooker Chana Masala

Turn to pages 44-45 in your copy of Enjoy for a slow cooker recipe that’s bursting with colour and flavour. At 225 calories per portion, this Slow Cooker Chana Masala is the perfect addition to a curry-inspired fakeaway night in the garden.

The key to this recipe is in the name: ‘chana’, or chickpeas, served in ‘masala’, the warming sauce.

After 6 hours of slow-cooking, it’ll be ready to serve at the centre of the table with wholemeal pitta breads for dipping.

It’s time for a slow cooker summer!

Ready, set…slow cooker summer! Please don’t forget to share any photos of your summery slow cooker creations in our Facebook group. We have a welcoming community of almost 1 million members just waiting to chat about all things Slow Cooker and swap recipes with you!

Plus, don’t forget to upload any photos you’ve taken of your slow-cooked creations to our PON gallery – you might even win some SWAG.

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Cheeseburger Chopped Salad

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:45:43 +0000

Cheeseburger Chopped Salad | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

This Cheeseburger Chopped Salad takes ‘bunless burger’ to the next level! We’ve tossed in all of our favourite cheeseburger-inspired ingredients, including juicy beef mince, tangy gherkins, crispy salad and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese. Everything is brought together with a mouthwatering finishing touch: creamy, sweet and tangy homemade burger sauce!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine non specific

Keyword Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger Chopped Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 426kcal

Equipment

Frying pan

Ingredients

For the mince

low-calorie cooking spray
250 g 5% beef mince
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic granules
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp Henderson's relish
salt and pepper to taste

For the salad

2 smoked bacon medallions sliced
½ red onion peeled and sliced
1 iceberg lettuce approx. 500g, stalk removed and sliced
80 g cucumber sliced
8 cherry plum tomatoes sliced
60 g sliced pickled gherkins
80 g sweetcorn drained
2 tbsp light mayonnaise
2 tsp reduced-sugar ketchup
2 tbsp vinegar from gherkins
¼ tsp mustard powder
¼ tsp garlic granules
¼ tsp white granulated sweetener
20 g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese finely grated
salt and pepper to taste

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Spray a medium frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
Add the beef mince, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic granules, onion powder and Henderson's relish. Fry for 8-10 minutes until the juices have evaporated and the beef is cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
While the mince is cooking, spray another frying pan, add the onion and bacon and fry for 4-6 minutes until onion is soft and bacon cooked and crispy.
On your serving plates or bowls, layer up the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, sweetcorn and gherkins. To a small bowl add the mayonnaise, ketchup, gherkin pickle vinegar, mustard powder, garlic granules and sweetener and mix until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Top the lettuce with the cooked beef mince, onion and bacon. Sprinkle over the cheese and finish with a drizzle of burger sauce dressing.

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Notes

Tip: You can swap the beef mince for pork or turkey mince.

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11 Pinch of Nom Party Food Ideas

Pinch of Nom — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:27:48 +0000

Throwing a birthday bash? These Pinch of Nom party food ideas are just the ticket, whether you’re celebrating with lots of friends and family or keeping things low-key. We’re talking scrummy sweet treats, savoury nibbles and impressive showstoppers that’ll wow anyone at the table.

Each recipe is packed with flavour and simple to make, so you can whip them up on the day, or get ahead with handy, batch-cookable bites. It’s all about spending less time in the kitchen and more time soaking up the celebrations!

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1. Birthday Cake Ice Pops

These fruity, frozen Birthday Cake Ice Pops are so much fun to make and eat – whether you’re celebrating or not! Finished with a drizzle of white chocolate, they’re the best way to say ‘Happy Birthday!’ on a sunny summer birthday.

2. Sprinkle Sponge

Celebrating on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on deliciousness! This nostalgic, school-dinner-dessert inspired Sprinkle Sponge looks even better with birthday candles lit on top.

Rather than smothering the whole cake in icing, a small drizzle goes a long way – especially with a rainbow of hundreds and thousands.

The full recipe is on pages 196-197 in our Budget book.

3. Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake

We’ve always relied on our classic Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake to impress on special occasions – that’s why you’ll find it tucked inside of our Whisking you a Happy Birthday card.

You can expect a crunchy base, a creamy filling and a luxuriously fruity topping. The best part about our cards is that the recipes tucked inside are really easy to cut out and keep.

Do you know someone who would love adding this Special Occasion showstopper to their recipe collection?

4. Biscoff Cheesecake

When you’re throwing a birthday bash for someone who loves Biscoff, our Biscoff Cheesecake recipe is the ultimate birthday cake alternative. You’ll make all their birthday wishes come true with silky cheesecake and buttery, caramelised flavours on a crunchy biscuit base.

The full Biscoff Cheesecake recipe is tucked inside of our Tasty Bday Treats card. The cute message inside tells the Biscoff lover in your life to ‘cake it easy!’ too – they’ll love it!

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Imagine making a birthday wish over a tray of these scrumptious Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! You can serve them as part of a spread of birthday treats, and then watch them disappear in no time.

If you know someone who’d fall in love with a combination of chocolate and peanut butter, they’re the one to send our This Birthday Tuck Into Tasty Treats card to.

You can prep them ahead of time and stash them away in an airtight container for a few days. Just be sure to pick a good hiding spot…they’re irresistible when discovered!

6. Fruity Cupcakes

Throwing an afternoon tea style birthday? With an eye-catching combination of fresh berries, kiwi fruit and cream on top, these Fruity Cupcakes are perfect with a spot of tea.

You can stash the cakes in the fridge or freezer without toppings, ready to decorate and enjoy at a moment’s notice.

7. Cauliflower Hot Wings

Your birthday spread isn’t complete without savoury nibbles! If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that’ll get your air fryer going, pop these Cauliflower Hot Wings in your air fryer basket.

A little bit of effort is required to get these just right; you’ll need to open the air fryer a couple of times to add the breadcrumbs and the hot sauce.

We promise, they’re a gift when they’re done!

8. Chicken Satay Skewers

You can’t go wrong with these Chicken Satay Skewers. High in protein and low in calories, they’re just the kind of nibble you need when you want to relax, have a nice time and stay on track all at once.

To get the signature nutty flavour, without using full-fat peanut butter, we’ve used peanut butter powder.

9. Pizza Swirls

With these Pizza Swirls on the menu, you can bring the flavours of your favourite pizza toppings to the party without ramping up the calories. We’ve gone for a tomatoey base sauce, cheese and basil, but lots of different ingredients will work a treat.

10. Honey and Lime Pork Nachos

Turn any birthday party into a fiesta with a big bowl of Honey and Lime Pork Nachos! It’s crispy tortilla chips loaded with spicy pork, fresh tomatoes, melted cheese and crunchy onions.

Don’t skip the sprinkle of coriander at the end of the recipe – trust us, it brings everything together beautifully!

11. Enchilada Sliders

Another Mexican-inspired finger food, these Enchilada Sliders always go down a storm. Filled with Mexican-inspired chicken, peppers and melted cheese, they look impressive, and far more expensive to make than they really are.

Flick to pages 114-115 in our Budget book for the full recipe.

Hip, hip, hooray! We’d love to see photos of your party food

This is your invitation to the best party ever: our friendly and supportive Facebook group. It’s the place to go when you need support, motivation or just a nice chat!

When you receive our birthday cards, please share your photo with us on Facebook or Instagram (make sure you tag us so we see it!). We’ve always got our eyes peeled for contributors to send PON SWAG too…

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9 Slimming-friendly Salt and Pepper Fakeaway Ideas

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:26 +0000

When you’re craving a salt and pepper takeaway, it’s easier than you might think to make a healthy alternative at home! From crispy chips to flavour-packed chicken, all 9 of these slimming-friendly salt and pepper fakeaway ideas will hit the spot.

With burgers, ribs and salads to scroll through, there’s something for every salt and pepper craving on this list. We’re talking about all the spice and crunch of your favourite dishes for far fewer calories than you’d expect.

Ready to fire up your wok or air fryer? Let’s tuck in!

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Salt and Pepper Chicken

There’s no better recipe to kick off this list of salt and pepper fakeaways! Our version of Salt and Pepper Chicken brings all the famous flavours to the table, without lashings of oil or hidden nasties.

We’ve used a homemade spice blend and low-calorie cooking spray to keep things lighter. Remember, you can vary the spice as much as you like – just leave out some of the chilli if you prefer a milder dish.

Salt and Pepper Chicken Salad

Nothing has us looking forward to lunchtime as much as our Salt and Pepper Chicken Salad. Think about all the takeaway flavours you know and love, tossed into a fresh and crispy Asian-style salad bowl!

We like to use fresh and crispy shredded veggies, but there’s nothing to stop you swapping in your favourite greens (or adding some rice, if you fancy) – just be sure to adjust the calories if you’re keeping track.

Turn to pages 144-145 in your copy of Pinch of Nom: Express for the full recipe.

Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets

We honestly haven’t ordered Salt and Pepper Chicken Nuggets from a takeaway since we figured out how to make this healthier version! Toasting the sea salt in a dry pan is the key to achieving that authentic salt and pepper taste, so you don’t want to skip that step in the recipe.

Simply pop the breadcrumbed chicken chunks on a baking tray and your oven will turn them golden within 25-30 minutes.

We toss them together with colourful chopped green peppers, red peppers and chillies.

Salt and Pepper Chips

If you’ve always wondered how to make Salt and Pepper Chips at home (and make them healthier!), you’re in the right place. This is another one of those recipes that stopped us ordering from the Chinese takeaway as much!

It’s really easy to put the spice mix together with a short list of ingredients. Keep an eye out for Chinese 5-Spice next time you’re at the supermarket – it’s the key to getting the flavours right in salt and pepper fakeaways!

Will you crisp up your portion of chips in the oven or your air fryer?

Flava It! Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips

With just a sprinkle of our Flava It! Air Fryer Salt & Pepper seasoning, you can recreate fiery, Chinese-inspired deliciousness in no time.

Leave your air fryer to work its magic, and you’ll be tucking into golden, crunchy Salt and Pepper Chips that’ll give your local takeaway a run for its money.

That’s all the flavour you know and love, lower in fuss than ever!

Find out more about our Flava It! Fakeaway-Favourites Collection by tapping here (as well as salt and pepper seasoning, you’ll find sachets for Burger & Kebab, Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Crispy Southern Chicken inside).

Salt and Pepper Pork

A tasty break from chicken, this beautifully simple pork is one of our favourite salt and pepper fakeaways to serve over a bowl of rice and pak choi.

Once you’ve toasted your salt flakes and combined them with the rest of the spice mix ingredients, you’ll coat the pork evenly and leave it to marinate. The longer you leave it, the tastier it’ll be – we usually leave ours overnight!

Salt and Pepper Ribs

There’s no rushing these mouthwatering Salt and Pepper Ribs, but the good news is they’re well worth the wait! Once they’re coated with a medley of store cupboard staples and diet coke (yes, really – diet coke!), you’ll leave them to oven-bake until tender and succulent.

Hours later, they’re pan-fried on a bed of vibrant veggies with dried chilli flakes and toasted sea salt before serving. One word: heavenly!

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers

If you’re as obsessed with salt and pepper flavours as we are, you need to give these Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers a try. Why choose between a Chinese-inspired dinner and a burger when you can have both?

Pile them high for 343 calories per portion – homemade Asian-style slaw included!

Don’t worry if you don’t have an air fryer at home, you can crisp up your Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers in the oven too!

Salt and Pepper Tofu

There’s no need to miss out on the salt and pepper fakeaway fun if you’re following a plant-based diet! Our Salt and Pepper Tofu is so flavourful and satisfying, you’d never miss the meat.

Our top tip? Drain and press your tofu between absorbent kitchen towels for at least 40 minutes. It’s worth the wait for that perfect springy texture!

Let us know which salt and pepper fakeaway you make first

Don’t forget to stop by and say hello in our Facebook group. We’d love to see photos of any salt and pepper creations you cook up, or just have a chat about what you’ve been cooking.

We’ve got almost 1 million lovely community members waiting to encourage you on your slimming journey, or answer any recipe questions you might have.

You can also look for inspo in our Gallery – head over and have a nosy at what everyone else has been sharing lately. You’ll need to sign up to a free website account to upload and share your own photos (we’ve got a step-by-step guide on how to do that just here).

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The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: New Finds For Your Bank Holiday Spread 02.05.25

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 02 May 2025 06:00:21 +0000

Hello and welcome to your BANK HOLIDAY edition of the Weekly Pinch of Shopping! We’ve rounded up exciting new finds that’ll make your long weekend even tastier, including controversial (and delicious!) Marmite Potato Wedges.

If there’s a standout flavour combo on this week’s list, it’s got to be strawberries and cream! Take your pick between grab-and-go Strawberry and Cream Mini Bites and a luxurious tub of Strawberry and Clotted Cream Ice Cream – or do what we did and treat yourself to both!

We’re BUZZING that the book you’ve been asking us to write for years is finally coming…Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker is out on September 25th!

It’s brimming with 100 totally new slow cooker wonders, including comfort foods, fakeaways, sweet treats and surprising ‘I can’t believe you can make that in a slow cooker!’ dishes.

Tap here or the image below to pre-order and reserve your copy.

Pre-orders are the magic ingredient that help us keep creating the recipes, books, and products you love. You’re not just reserving your copy, you’re giving us a huge boost – and we appreciate it SO much!

Spotted any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly products at the supermarket lately? Share them with us – they might feature in our next article! You can also join the discussion in our Facebook group here.

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. There’s a fresh selection this week, so scroll down to find out what’s included, along with some ideas on how to make the most of the ingredients.

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**A note on our shopping list: we do not take payment, promotion or gifts for including any of the items mentioned in these articles. We bring them to you because we love them and hope you will too!**

1. Morrisons No Added Sugar Lemon Crush – 5 calories per 250ml glass

It’s always a good idea to have tasty, low-sugar (or no-sugar) drinks on standby when it’s hot outside. This Morrisons No Added Sugar Lemon Crush is fizzy, tangy and only 5 calories per 250ml glass.

Serve over ice with lemon wedges, mint leaves and cucumber ribbons if you’re feeling fancy!

When we know the sun’s about to shine, we refrigerate a stash of our Homemade Lemonade. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, giving you plenty of time to sip on it over the bank holiday weekend.

Indoors or out, the classic lemony flavours will be a winner with the whole family!

Morrisons No Added Sugar Lemon Crush is available from Morrisons, priced at 80p per bottle.

2. Do Goodly Jalapeno & Smashed Pea Guacamole – 117 calories per 100g

Once you’ve tried this guac, you’ll never go back! Do Goodly Jalapeno & Smashed Pea Guacamole has a gorgeous kick to it that’ll have you dipping again and again.

It’s perfect to snack on when you fancy something light with vegetable batons, or add a dollop to rice bowls and other Mexican-inspired dishes to take things up a notch.

If you’ve got a house full of hungry people to feed over the long weekend, easy, quick and hearty Chicken Burritos can be a life-saver.

We prefer to make our guacamole from scratch using creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, zesty lime and just a hint of spicy Sriracha!

Do Goodly Jalapeno & Smashed Pea Guacamole is available from Tesco, priced at £2.25 per pack.

3. Tesco Finest Gigantes Beans – 128 calories per 1/2 pack

We spotted these Tesco Finest Gigantes Beans and felt like we were on holiday! The butter beans are coated in a rich and herby red wine sauce inspired by the Mediterranean.

They’d make for a delicious addition to a tapas-style dinner when you don’t feel like cooking.

We can’t talk about small plates without mentioning this luscious Baked Feta and Tomatoes recipe. If we get lucky with the weather this weekend, mop it up with pitta or warm crusty wholemeal bread as part of a mezze-style barbecue spread.

We’ve got all the inspiration you need to throw kebabs on the grill in our blog just here.

Tesco Finest Gigantes Beans are available from Tesco, priced at £4.50 per pack.

4. M&S Strawberries & Cream Mini Bites – 64 calories per mini bite

These M&S Strawberries & Cream Mini Bites are one of our favourite finds in-store lately! Don’t tell anyone or they’ll disappear off the shop shelves faster than you can say ‘strawberries and cream!’

They’re so light and satisfying when you fancy something sweet, and you can snack on a grab-and-go tub for only 64 calories per mini bite.

You don’t have to wait for Wimbledon to try our Creamy Strawberry Mini Meringues. At 33 calories per meringue (sweet, luxurious-tasting filling included!), they’re perfect to snack on whenever skies are blue.

M&S Strawberries & Cream Mini Bites are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £3.75 per tub.

5. Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken Escalopes – 140 calories per escalope

If you’re putting on a bank holiday spread, these Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken Escalopes are sure to go down a storm. So simple, these succulent sizzlers come ready-coated in a garlic and herb marinade – all you have to do is cook them to perfection.

Garlic and herb pairs well with so many things, it can be hard to settle on a side dish. There’s only one winner for us: Nando’s Spicy Rice.

It’s undeniably quick and easy, that’s why the full recipe is on our website and on pages 84-85 of our Pinch of Nom: Quick and Easy book.

Now’s your chance to make some room in your freezer for batch-cooked portions!

Garlic and Herb Marinated Chicken Escalopes are available from Aldi, priced at £3.29 per pack.

6. Iceland Chinese Pork Thin Sizzle Steaks – 186 calories per steak

Ideal for a bank holiday BBQ, these Chinese Pork Thin Sizzle Steaks have landed in Iceland at just the right time. They’re coated in a juicy Chinese-style glaze that’d pair like a dream with just about any barbecue side dish.

You could even serve them with Salt and Pepper Chips for a full on fakeaway spread. If you’ve got a sachet of our PON x Flava It! Salt and Pepper seasoning handy, you’ll only need a sprinkling!

Feel free to have a scroll through our latest blog for even more salt and pepper inspired recipe ideas.

Iceland Chinese Pork Thin Sizzle Steaks are available from Iceland, priced at £4.00 for a pack of 5 steaks.

7. Mango, Passionfruit & Yogurt Marble Lollies – 86 calories per lolly

Trust us, if this bank holiday is a hot one, you’ll want a box of Mango, Passionfruit & Yogurt Marble Lollies in the freezer. These creamy yoghurt sticks are marbled with tangy, refreshing swirls of mango and passionfruit sorbet.

At only 86 calories per lolly, they’re well worth grabbing on your next trip to Aldi.

We prepped and froze a batch of our Strawberry and Kiwi Ice Lollies just last night. They’re really simple to make with a base of no added sugar strawberry squash and a topping of fresh blended kiwi fruit.

Mango, Passionfruit & Yogurt Marble Lollies are available from Aldi, priced at £2.15 for a pack of 4 lollies.

8. Morrisons Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad – 137 calories per 1/5 pack

You can’t have a picnic or barbecue spread without pasta salad! This Morrisons Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad is great to pick up if you’re looking for something yummy that the whole family will want on their paper plate.

Be warned, there’s hot sauce stirred into the pasta to give every mouthful a nacho-inspired kick of heat!

These Honey and Lime Pork Nachos are the ultimate shareable showstopper. Pop them at the centre of your buffet table and watch them disappear!

Topped with pork, cheese, tomatoes, red onion, garlicky yoghurt and coriander – what’s not to love?

Morrisons Nacho Cheese Pasta Salad is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.50 per pack.

9. Marmite Potato Wedges – 202 calories per 1/2 pack

You’ll either love or hate these controversial Marmite Potato Wedges! We spotted them at Tesco alongside a range of Marmite-flavoured side dishes, including potato gratin, mashed potatoes and roasties.

It’s no secret that we love anything made with Marmite at Pinch of Nom, so of course we had to pick them up!

Take a scroll through our favourite slimming-friendly Marmite recipes by tapping here.

We tried these crispy wedges with our Melt-in-the-Middle Bacon Cheeseburgers and they were divine! As you’d expect with Marmite, there’s no need to add salt – they’re already flavourful enough.

Marmite Potato Wedges are available from Tesco, priced at £3.50 per pack.

10. Morrisons The Best Strawberry and Clotted Cream Ice Cream – 145 calories per 1/5 tub

A tub of Morrisons The Best Strawberry and Clotted Cream Ice Cream is always welcome in our household. When ice cream is made with velvety Cornish clotted cream and fresh British strawberries, you know it’s going to be utterly scrumptious!

Try a scoop to cool down in luxury this bank holiday weekend for 145 calories per serving.

Would you believe you can make our Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yoghurt for almost half the calories?

The strawberry cheesecake flavours are just as creamy and satisfying as ice cream, and don’t get us started on that biscuit crumb topping…

Morrisons The Best Strawberry and Clotted Cream Ice Cream is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.00 per tub.

REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

We love Aldi’s fortnightly selection of fresh fruit and veggies! They choose different items for a special offer where you can pick them up for much less than the normal price.

Here’s our reminder of this week’s Super 6 selection:

Radish – 16 calories per 100g
Cauliflower – 25 calories per 100g
Braeburn Apples – 51 calories per 100g
Piccolato Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g
Extra Fine Beans – 31 calories per 100g
Blueberries – 57 calories per 100g

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