Hairy Dieters Go Veggie! -***SmartPoints & Flex***

Ok I have a bit of a confession, I got this book back in November and have kept meaning to finish pointing but life just got in the way. Then the plan changed so I had to go back and start again with the Flex points which pushed it out even further. But I have finally done it. I have to say, this is not my favourite of their books. It's still got some fantastic recipes (the meatless meatballs in particular was a favourite), but I would be more likely to reach for one of their other books. I also am not sure I have given it a fair chance because of that, and it didn't help that I have only just finished pointing it. I try to eat vegetarian at least once a week so will give a few more a try from now on.



As I started this before Christmas, I have worked out the SmartPoints pre and post Flex plus the No Count SmartPoints. I do not have the info to go back and workout the ProPoints though if anyone out there is still following that plan.

Just a few things to note on this post and the posts of the other books!

• I am in Ireland and do not have access to the same e-tools those in the UK and else where have, so these values have been calculated using the food guides given in classes and the shopping guide. So cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. 
• For some of the recipes, when working out ProPoints values I did use the calories given in the book as a guide to estimate but have NOT done this for any of the SmartPoint Values.
• Where the recipe states 'Oil for Spraying' I have used Low Cal Spray Oil (like Frylite) and not used any points for this.
• Apart from the note about oil above, all recipes have ProPoints & SmartPoints calculated as they are in the book. No substitutions made, if it says full fat cheese thats what I pointed, semi skimmed was pointed as such etc. 
• However, when working out values for No Count I made a few substitutions
• Milk changed to skimmed instead of semi skimmed. 
• Rice changed to brown rice (with the exception of Aboria and Paella)
• Pasta/Spaghetti changed to brown pasta
• Cous Cous changed to wholemeal cous cous
• Rindless Back Bacon changed with bacon medallions
• Pitta's & Wraps changed to the WW branded versions which are free.
• Finally, please let me know if any of these are incorrect and I will check and update them ASAP. 

Brunch	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Avocado on Toast	8	8	8
Creamed Spinach with Eggs	5	5	7
Mediterranean Biker Brunch	1	0	3
Pumpkin Pancakes (using skimmed milk)	5	5	6
Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Compote	6	6	7
Smoked Tofu & Veg Hash	4	0	5
Vegetable Juice Bloody Mary	5	5	5
Starters & Snacks	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Vegetarian Sushi:Avocado Filling (per roll)	1	1	1
Vegetarian Sushi:Cucumber & Radish Filling (per 2 rolls)	1	1	1
Vegetarian Sushi:Mushroom Filling (per 2 rolls)	1	1	1
Spring Rolls	2	2	2
Super Satay	3	3	5
Onion Flower	4	4	4
Artichoke & Lemon Dip (whole recipe)	23	23	23
Feta & Spinach Cigarellos	1	1	1
Roast Chickpeas (whole recipe)	5	0	13
Lils Roast Veg Dip (whole recipe)	5	0	5
Curried Pumpkin Fritters	1	1	1
Socca & Salsa	3	3	3
Salads & Savoury Snacks	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Miso Soup (no noodles)	1	1	2
Spring Vegetable Broth with Dumplings (with quark)	3	1	3
Spring Vegetable Broth with Dumplings (with ricotta)	4	3	5
Courgette Mint & Lemon Soup	1	0	2
Mulligatawny	3	0	5
Vegetable Chowder	3	2	4
Red Lentil & Harissa Soup	1	0	5
Veggie Scotch Broth	1	0	5
Beetroot, Fennel & Blue Cheese Salad	2	2	3
Gado Gado Salad	4	3	4
Smoked Tofu, Avocado & Spinach Salad	5	0	6
Goats Cheese, Peach and Radicchio Salad	5	3	5
Jumbo Cous Cous Salad	4	0	5
Tomato, Feta & Watermelon Salad	7	5	7
Get Packing - Lunch On The Go	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Noodle Salad	4	3	5
Spaghetti with Cheesy Courgettes and Greens	5	2	6
Vegetable Pasties	5	4	5
Tofu BLT	7	6	8
Falafel	5	5	9
Pan Bagnat	7	5	8
Succotash	0	0	5
We Miss Meat - Hearty Dishes	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Vegetable Garbure	0	0	5
Mushroom, Leek & Chesnut Pie	7	7	7
Mushroom & Lentil Ragu (6 servings without pasta)	2	1	4
Mushroom & Lentil Ragu (8 servings without pasta)	2	1	5
Roast Vegetable Lasagne (Using leeks)	6	4	6
Roast Vegetable Lasagne (Using dried lasagne)	8	4	8
Meatless Meatballs	6	4	8
Proper Chilli (no creme fraiche)	6	5	10
Toad in the Hole (serves 4)	11	7	12
Toad in the Hole (serves 6)	7	5	8
Veggie Burgers (no bun or cheese)	1	1	3
Vegetarian Lancashire Hotpot	8	4	8
Stuffed Cabbage Roll (per roll)	4	3	4
Mushroom Bourguignon (serves 4)	5	4	5
Mushroom Bourguignon (serves 6)	3	2	3
Latin American Shepherds Pie (serves 4)	5	4	8
Latin American Shepherds Pie (serves 6)	3	3	5
The Main Event	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Vegetable Laska	5	4	5
Paneer & Pea Curry	9	8	10
Red Kidney Bean & Green Bean Curry	5	4	8
Sweet Potato Saag Aloo	4	0	4
Veggie Tacos	13	12	16
Tofu Stir Fry	3	3	5
Courgette Caponata Pasta	6	5	6
Cauliflower & Broccoli Cheese	6	3	6
Barley Risotto with Greens	8	1	9
Garlicky Bean & Tomato Stew (serves 4)	3	2	5
Garlicky Bean & Tomato Stew (serves 6)	2	1	4
Roast Veg Tray Bake	4	2	6
Cauliflower Pilaf with Lentils & Broad Beans	4	3	5
Stuffed Aubergines	2	1	2
Christmassy Cobbler	18	16	18
Spiced Vegetable Strudel	6	6	7
Buddha Bowls	5	1	6
Puddings & Bakes	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Instant Banana Ice Cream	2	2	3
Pear & Ginger Galette	6	4	6
Steamed Pudding	9	9	9
Chocolate Beetroot Cake	8	8	8
Strawberry & Orange Salad	0	0	0
Aztec Chocolate Avocado Mousse ( serves 4)	17	17	17
Aztec Chocolate Avocado Mousse (serves 6)	11	11	11
Pumpkin, Rum & Raisin Ice Cream	10	10	10
Spiced Apple Muffins	7	7	8
Spiced Apple Fairy Cakes	4	4	4
Side Dishes & Basics	Flex	No Count	Smart Points
Potato & Celeriac Dauphinoise (servies 6)	7	5	7
Potato & Celeriac Dauphinoise (servies 8)	5	4	5
Quick Cucumber Salad	0	0	0
Root Vegetable Rosti (serves 4)	5	0	6
Root Vegetable Rosti (serves 6)	3	0	4
Raibow Vegetable Cous Cous	1	0	1
Bechamel Sauce (whole recipe)	14	2	14
Cranberry Sauce	3	3	3
Tomato Sauce (whole recipe)	11	6	11
Laska Paste (Whole Recipe)	0	0	0
Onion Gravy (whole recipe)	6	6	6
Basic Veg Stock (whole recipe)	5	3	5
Mushroom Stock (whole recipe)	6	3	6
Spring Vegetable Stock (whole recipe)	3	3	3
Potato Bread Burger Buns	6	4	6
Potato Pastry (whole recipe)	29	22	29