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frugal food, gluten free, healthy, operation transformation, Parmigiano-Reggiano, recipe, RTE, swede, turnip, vegetarian, wedges, Weight Watchers
The humble swede is one of my top ten vegetables. The sweet golden core of this adaptable ingredient proves indispensable I find for frugal cooking. These crunchy wedges are absolutely luscious and great as part of a diet or healthy eating plan. So you can feel a little smug if counting the calories or following a Weightwatchers plan with the pro-points totalling a meagre 1/2 a point per portion or 105 calories approximately. If you are one of the struggling diet soldiers like myself who watch the very popular ‘Operation Transformation’ weight-loss programme on RTE, this is a simple guilt-free lunch or side-dish. Substitute the drizzle of olive oil for a low-fat option of a spray if you want to be extraordinarily healthy and holy. Do be warned though, they are more-ish!
Serves 2
You will Need -
400g swede / turnip peeled and sliced into slim wedges
1 tbsp olive oil or low-fat spray of choice
1 tsp thyme dried or fresh
25g / 5 tbsp grated parmesan
pinch salt
Black pepper
Pre-heat the oven to 200C
To Do -
Toss the swede wedges in a bowl with the thyme, oil and half the parmesan.
Place on a roasting tray and bake for 35-40 minutes until flesh is just soft and the outside crispy and golden.
When cooked, sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and a good sprinkling of black pepper.
Enjoy!
Sheelagh x.
Lovely blog and this recipe looks wonderful!
They are delicious and thank you!
Lovely idea. I like Swede, can’t stand turnips though.
I bet these make a delicious yet healthy snack. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
You’re very welcome plus they are a great filler too! Sheelagh x