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Lamb burger pittas

30 minutes
*Easy*

Bulgar wheat 4 tbsp
Lamb mince 150g
Ground cumin 1 tsp
Oil
Onion 1, cut into thick slices
Wholemeal pitta 2 toasted
Houmous or tzatziki to serve
Green salad leaves to serve

Cook the bulgar wheat in simmering water for 5 minutes or until tender. Rinse in cold water and drain. Mix with the lamb mince and ground cumin and season well. Shape into 4 large or 8 small patties. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook the patties and onion rounds in a single layer. The lamb will need about 4-5 minutes on each side but the onion may cook a little quicker. Stuff the pitta with the lamb burgers and onions and serve with houmous or tzatziki and a few salad leaves. Serves 2

Kcals 467, protein 25g, carbohydrate 58.9g, fat 16.3g, saturated fat 5.9g

Gi assessment Houmous scores extremely low on the Gi scale and bulgar wheat does very well, too. They will help slow down the blood glucose rise from the other carbs.


Brilliant wine match
Cotes Du Rhone reds are ideal for rustic bites such as these burgers; L'Amandine 2004 (£5.99, Oddbins) is lightly peppery with ripe fruits.


Smoked salmon, watercress and horseradish pasta
  • low fat
  • low gi

15 minutes
*Easy*

Linguine 200g
Smoked salmon 100-150g, cut into strips
Lemon 1, zested and juiced
Watercress 4 handfuls, roughly chopped
Horseradish sauce 2 tbsp
Half-fat creme fraiche 2 tbsp

Cook the linguine following the packet instructions. Drain and then tip into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Toss together and season heavily with black pepper.
Serves 2

Kcals 477, protein 26.8g, carbohydrate 79.6g, fat 8g, saturated fat 2.3g

Gi assessment Linguine has a low-Gi score, but it also depends on portion size. Stretch the amount of pasta to serve 3-4 people as this will ensure a lower blood glucose response. The lemon juice also helps to lower the Gi.


Brilliant wine match
Michel Laroche Chablis 2005 (£8.99, Tesco) is a citrussy chardonnay that's perfect to dress up a pasta supper.




 
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