The British Cheese Board has developed this delicious range of lower-fat recipes to suit all lifestyle requirements, reinforcing the fact that consumers have a fantastic choice of lower-fat options when making dishes that include cheese.
These tasty options include the below:
- Reduced fat - Contains at least 25% less fat, compared to the 34% found in normal hard cheeses.
- Half fat - Contains less than half the fat of regular hard cheese, typically around 15% fat and contains 36% fewer calories.
- Low fat - Contains less than 3% fat and will have half the calories.
Courgette, tarragon, tomato and reduced fat cheese gratin
This is a great vegetarian dish and can be put together several hours in advance, or served as a vegetable accompaniment for roast chicken or grilled lamb chops.
Half fat cheese and herb scones
Scones are best eaten on the day they are made. These cheesey scones are quick to make and are an ideal accompaniment to a hearty soup. Or serve them with sour cream, smoked salmon or gravadlax for brunch.
Roast cod with low fat cheese rarebit on green bean salad
This is a delicious dish for a special occasion and really straight forward to make. You can also try this cheesey topping on ciabatta bread or chicken breasts. The paste can be kept in the fridge for up to four to five days.
Mushroom, bacon, pea and low fat cheese risotto
This hearty supper is full of robust flavours ideal for serving to families or friends. Accompany with a peppery rocket salad.
Grilled cauliflower and low fat cheese soup
This delicious hearty soup is great for serving on a chilly evening; the top of the soup is covered in a cheese crust and then toasted under a hot grill. Serve with warm soda bread or freshly made cheese scones.
Grilled tuna salad with a gratin of baby tomatoes and half fat cheese
This is a lovely healthy salad and a great entertaining dish. This salad would also work well using skinless chicken breasts instead of the tuna.
