syn free or low syn ready meals???

[Beegee]

There's a sticky in the syn values forum about ready meals which may be able to help you. Hope you find something!

 

[JosieDelonge]

I have a WW ready meal - brocolli, mushroom and potato wedges. It's 4.5syns. If I have it at home I boil up more veg and pour the whole thing over it!

Some of the WW ready meals are quite low too, there's one that is only 2.5syns on extra easy!

 

[*EB*]

I am a huge fan of red days

I tend to have meaty leftovers, so for example ive got leftover chilli today......no rice

I also make Slimming world syn free quiche (fat free cottage cheese, bacon, mushrooms and eggs all cooked in the oven!)

I have Ryvitas and Dairylea!!!

Salads with cheese and bacon in

Quorn burgers and salads (low syns)

Fishsticks/prawns/Salmon and salads/syn free quiche.

Hope this helps a little - feel free to mooch in my Food Diary (in the other section on here)

xxx

 

[joedenise]

It's worth doing some batch cooking and freezing single portions so that all you need to do it get one out before you go to work and then just reheat when you get home. It's great doing loads of individual meals from a big batch of mince. You could do shepherds pie, chilli, bolognaise, chilli, meatballs in tomato sauce.

Or perhaps make a huge saucepan of soup and freeze in individual portions.

HTH.

Denise

 

[*EB*]

oh yes - soup!!! great suggestion! xxx

 

[looby1003]

Ooh thanks for all the replies, they've been a great help! Just had a look at the section on here too about ready meals and got some tips from there. I'd not thought about making a batch and defrosting so might give that idea go.
Thanks again
Lou xx

 

[Maximus]

It's worth doing some batch cooking and freezing single portions so that all you need to do it get one out before you go to work and then just reheat when you get home. It's great doing loads of individual meals from a big batch of mince. You could do shepherds pie, chilli, bolognaise, chilli, meatballs in tomato sauce.

Or perhaps make a huge saucepan of soup and freeze in individual portions.

HTH.

Denise

I have to second what Denise said. Personally, I freeze at least 4 portions of chilli, bolognese, vegetable soup, shepherds pie and chicken casserole.

Either use tupperware-type containers, or freezer bags for individual portions. Simply re-heat and cook pasta or rice as required while waiting.

Much healthier than ready meals and with no added salt or sugar. Yes it means a little time spent cooking them, but saves a load of time when it comes to meals

 

[JosieDelonge]

I have to second what Denise said. Personally, I freeze at least 4 portions of chilli, bolognese, vegetable soup, shepherds pie and chicken casserole.

Either use tupperware-type containers, or freezer bags for individual portions. Simply re-heat and cook pasta or rice as required while waiting.

Much healthier than ready meals and with no added salt or sugar. Yes it means a little time spent cooking them, but saves a load of time when it comes to meals

I do this too! I use those little foil trays (like takeaway dishes) that you can get for cheap from the pound shop or Lidls. Then to defrost I get it out the night before, dip it in hot water to loosen and then drop it in a plastic tub to defrost fully. Saves having to buy loads of those little tubs!

I've also got some pour and store bags for soup, usually freeze things like chilli and stew. It's all good stuff!

 

[SlimmingKitchen]

Here is a list of low synned tinned ready meals.


LOW SYNNED TINNED FOODS
ASDA
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Smartprice, Beef Curry, canned 392g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 2½ Syns Green 9 Syns [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Smartprice, Vegetable Curry, canned 392g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 6 Syns Green 1½ Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Smartprice, Chilli Con Carne, canned 392g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 5½ Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Smartprice, Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 15 Syns Green 1½ Syns [/FONT]​

A[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]sda Beef Madras, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 2½ Syns Green 15 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Chick Pea Dahl, Mild, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original 15 Syns Green Free [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Good for You, Vegetable Chilli, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original 16 Syns Green Free [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Asda Ratatouille Provencale, canned 390g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 1 Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

TESCO
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tesco Cheese Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 410g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]3½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 16½ Syns Green 3½ Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tesco Irish Stew, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 9 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tesco Light Choices, Chicken in White Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 1 Syns Green 15 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Tesco Stewed Steak with Gravy, canned~~ 410g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 23½ Syns [/FONT]​

SAINSBURY'S
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Beef Stew, canned~~ 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 9 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Ham, Lean, canned 200g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 9 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Meatfree Spaghetti Bolognese, canned 415g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]3½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 16½ Syns Green 3½ Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Premium Extra Lean Stewed Steak in a Rich Gravy, canned~~ 425g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 25 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Premium Steak & Kidney, canned~~ 425g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green 23½ Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 16½ Syns Green 1½ Syns [/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Spicy Tomato Pasta, canned 410g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original 19½ Syns Green Free [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Vegetable Chilli in a Rich Spicy Sauce with Red Kidney Beans, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 Syns on Extra Easy Original 7 Syns Green 2 Syns [/FONT]


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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Vegetarian Ravioli in Tomato & Herb Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 Syns on Extra Easy Original 16 Syns Green 2 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Sainsbury's Vegetarian Spaghetti Bolognese, canned 415g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]3½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 16½ Syns Green 3½ Syns [/FONT]​

MORRISONS
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Chicken Casserole, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 1½ Syns Green 6 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Curried Beans with Sultanas in a Curry Sauce, canned~~ 100g
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original 4 Syns Green Free [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Curried Mixed Beans, canned 100g
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 5 Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Meat Free Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 Syns on Extra Easy Original 16½ Syns Green 2 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Ratatouille, canned 390g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 1 Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Morrisons Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 16 Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]ALDI[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Aldi Stores Corale, Ravioli in Tomato Sauce, canned 400g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]1 Syns on Extra Easy Original 17 Syns Green 1 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Aldi Stores Hunters, Tender Stewed Steak, canned 411g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2½ Syns on Extra Easy Original 2½ Syns Green 24 Syns [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Aldi Stores Sweet Harvest, Oriental Stir Fry Vegetables, canned 100g
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]0 Syn on Extra Easy Original Free Green Free [/FONT]​

[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]LIDL[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]Lidl Cutlers, Premium Stewed Steak with Rich Gravy, canned 411g can
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[FONT=Arial, sans-serif]2 Syns on Extra Easy Original 2 Syns Green 24½ Syns [/FONT]​

 

[sarah83]

Thanks hun - that's a great list!

 

[Maximus]

I do this too! I use those little foil trays (like takeaway dishes) that you can get for cheap from the pound shop or Lidls. Then to defrost I get it out the night before, dip it in hot water to loosen and then drop it in a plastic tub to defrost fully. Saves having to buy loads of those little tubs!

I've also got some pour and store bags for soup, usually freeze things like chilli and stew. It's all good stuff!

Some good tips there - cheers!

 

[Sal231]

My freezer is my savour. If i have meatballs, or spag bol (free on SW) then i put them in tupperwear and freeze them. I also make batches of soup and freeze them too with a bread roll. Then each morning i take one of the meals or a soup and a bread roll. By lunch it is defrosted and just need to pop it in the microwave.

 

[uoyevoli]

Re: syn free ready meals???

Thanks for the list and ideas.

 

[icandoitrach]

Green Free Ready Meals / Tins

It's always nice to have some tins or frozen ready meals for when you're really pushed for time. I know I am with working and looking after my daughter! Does anyone know any nice tasting Green Day free ready meals or tins ? For instance:

Vegetable Raviolli
Sundar Chickpea Dhal

Looking forward to seeing your responses x

 

[Starlight]

http://www.minimins.com/slimming-world/70166-syn-free-ready-meals.html

 

[mod-karen79]

which ravioli is free? i used to buy sainsburys vegetable ravioli and it was free, but it now has syns

 

[icandoitrach]

I read on a facebook link that Sainsbury veg raviolli is free - maybe that's changed now though ?

 

[mod-karen79]

just checked on SW site:

Sainbury's Vegetarian Ravioli in Tomato & Herb Sauce, canned, 400g can : 2 syns GREEN

 

[icandoitrach]

That's the one.................BUMS !

 

[mod-karen79]

i know! i bought 4 tins of it aswell. it's not even nice - it's just an easy fix when busy at work, etc. so not worth 2 syns though!