Get the barbecue blasting this summer season with WW’s sizzling and wholesome recipes

Get the grilling started this summer with these hot and healthy recipes from WW.

As part of our diabetes weight loss plan, WW created another line of summer-friendly foods that will bring sunshine to your dining table.

With diabetes affecting nearly four million people in the UK – and many more living with the deadly disease without knowing it – the best way to fight it is to eat well and get fit.

Whether you’re looking to reduce the risk of diabetes or lose the pounds *, these goodies will get you on the right track.

To find out if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes, visit www.com/uk/diabetes-risk-assessment.

Ultimate bacon cheeseburger

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The ultimate bacon cheeseburger from WW is a delicious grilling editionCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: Six

Preparation time: 20 minutes

cooking time: 15 minutes

YOU NEED:

• 20g mixed dried mushrooms
• Mix 12 slices of bacon
• 450g extra lean ground beef (5 percent)
• 170g mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 red onion – half grated, half thinly sliced
• Calorie controlled cooking spray
• 100g WW reduced fat grated mature cheese
• 1 large tomato, cut into 6 slices
• 6 x 60g burger buns
• 6 large lettuce leaves

METHOD:

1. Put the dried mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse. Pat dry with kitchen or tea towels, then finely chop the mushrooms and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, place six slices of bacon in a single layer between two paper towels and turn the microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the bacon is partially cooked and still flexible. Drain on kitchen paper.
   Repeat with the remaining six bacon slices and when everything is done set aside and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, both types of mushrooms, the grated onion and season well – do not mix too much so that the meat remains tender.
   Shape into six meatballs and spread 2 strips of bacon crosswise over them, tucking the ends of the bacon underneath.
4. Spray a large grill pan with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat. Add the burgers, bacon ends down, and cook for six minutes per side, flipping one or two times until cooked through.
   Sprinkle the cheese on the burgers and cook for 30 seconds or until melted. Then take the burgers off the stove.
5. Sprinkle the tomato slices with a little salt.
   To serve, place a burger on half a burger bun. Cover with a tomato slice, the lettuce leaves, onion slices and the other half of the bun.

BBQ Chicken, Corn & Slaw Salad

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BBQ Chicken, Corn & Slaw Salad is perfect for the hot weatherCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: 2

Preparation time: 10 mins

YOU NEED:

• 200g grated cabbage and carrots
• 1 spring onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp ranch dressing
• 120g grilled skinless chicken breast, sliced
• 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 130g sweet corn

METHOD:

1. In a medium bowl, mix the cabbage, carrots, spring onions, and ranch dressing together. Divide the salad between two bowls.
2. Put the chicken and barbecue sauce in a small bowl. Turn to coat, then distribute between the same bowls.
3. Top each bowl with corn. Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for up to a day.

Cracker corn on the cob

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Kracher corn on the cob is a fantastic variant of the barbecue stapleCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 minutes

cooking time: 20 minutes

YOU NEED:

• 30g low-fat spread
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon chilli flakes
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 x 230g corn on the cob
• 30ml lime juice

METHOD:

1. Heat a large grill pan over medium heat.
2. Mix the low-fat spread with smoked paprika, chilli flakes and cumin in a small bowl and season.
3. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the corn on the cob and sauté for 20 minutes, turning regularly, until the kernels are tender and charred.
4. Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of a lime over it to serve.

Halloumi skewers

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Halloumi skewers are so quick and easy to prepare and cookCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 min. + Marinating

cooking time: 15 minutes

YOU NEED:

• 160g light halloumi, cut into 24 equal cubes
• 240g white rice
• 1 red and one yellow pepper, both pitted and cut into pieces
• 80g pomegranate seeds for serving
• 200g mixed leaves for serving
• For the marinade:
• 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice
• 15 grams of chopped fresh mint, plus additional sprigs for garnish
• 1 red chilli, pitted and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

METHOD:

1. Mix the ingredients for the marinade. Transfer the halloumi to a non-metallic bowl, pour the marinade over it, and stir to coat the pieces thoroughly. Set aside for ten minutes.
2. In the meantime, bring a saucepan of water to the boil, add the rice and cook according to the instructions on the packet. Drain.
3. Preheat the grill to medium level and line the pan with aluminum foil. If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for a few minutes, then lift the halloumi pieces out of the marinade.
   Save the marinade and place the halloumi pieces on the skewers alternately with the pepper pieces.
4. Grill the skewers, turning them regularly for about five to seven minutes, until they are golden brown and begin to char.
   Brush with the reserved marinade when turning.
   Serve one skewer per person with the rice and the mixed leaves as well as the remaining marinade that was drizzled on top and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.

BBQ oregano & chili chicken with feta cream and salad

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BBQ oregano & chili chicken with feta cream and salad will impress your guestsCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 20 min. + Marinating

Cooking time: 35 minutes

YOU NEED:

• 6 chicken legs, skin removed
• 6 skinless and boneless chicken legs, fat-free
• Handful of chopped fresh oregano plus extra leaves to serve
• 2 long fresh red chillies, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 zucchini, thinly sliced ​​lengthways
• 2 red peppers, pitted and cut into thick slices
• 2 red onions, cut into thin wedges
• 100g baby lettuce
• 2 teaspoons of finely grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 150g light feta, crumbled
• 120g low-fat sour cream

METHOD:

1. With a sharp knife, cut a few deep cuts into the thickest part of each piece of chicken.
   Place the chicken in a large bowl, then add the chopped oregano, chillies, paprika, and oil.
   Turn to brush, cover with cling film and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Preheat a large grill to medium heat. Grill the chicken for 30-35 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. In the meantime, fry the zucchini, peppers and onions on the grill, turning occasionally until they are slightly charred and tender. Place in a bowl with the lettuce leaves.
4. Mix the lemon zest and juice, garlic, feta and sour cream in a small food processor until almost smooth, then season well.
5. Scatter the oregano leaves over the chicken and serve with the grilled vegetable salad and feta cream as a side dish.

Italian-style grilled baby zucchini

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The Italian-style grilled baby zucchini only takes 5 minutes to prepareCredit: Weight Watchers

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 5 minutes

cooking time: 10 mins

YOU NEED:

• 600g baby zucchini, halved lengthways
• Calorie controlled cooking spray
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
• 40g vegetarian hard cheese, Italian style

METHOD:

1. Put a grill pan on high heat. Spray the zucchini with cooking spray and season.
   If the pan smokes lightly, cook the zucchini for five minutes on each side until charred and tender (you may need to do this in batches).
2. Place the zucchini on a plate and squeeze the lemon juice over it.
   Sprinkle over the cheese and serve with lemon wedges.

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• * The weight loss rate recommended by WW is up to 2 pounds per week.

Half of Britons worry about throwing a barbecue to cater to everyone’s nutritional needs