Some days you’re all for peeling, chopping and frying up a storm. Other days? You just want dinner on the table, pronto, with maximum flavour and minimal brain power. Enter: Slimming World Kitchen cooking pastes – your fast track to big, bold flavours without the faff.
Exclusive to our recipe box service, our cooking pastes are made from 100% Free Food. In fact, they’re the only cooking pastes out there that are completely, gloriously Free when you’re Food Optimising, so you can pile in the flavour and keep your weight loss firmly on track.
And while they star in loads of Slimming World Kitchen recipes, you can also buy them from the add-on shop for a quick burst of flavour in any meal.
So, how can you use our cooking pastes? Read on to discover the endless paste-abilities…
What to make with Slimming World Kitchen cooking pastes
Green Thai curry paste
Fresh, fragrant and gently fiery, our green Thai curry paste brings all the herby holiday vibes with none of the faff – just stir it in and let dinner taste like a full-on flavour holiday.
Use it in… Thai green chicken bake
Make this one-pan wonder completely Free by using our green Thai curry paste in place of the supermarket version.
Gochujang paste
Sweet heat, savoury depth and that unmistakable umami kick come together in our gochujang paste, ready to turn everyday stir-fries, noodles and marinades into something seriously exciting.
Use it in… Gochujang prawn noodles
Use our gochujang paste to make this quick noodle dish completely Free – saving you 1 Swip per serving.
Oyster sauce
Add a splash of umami-rich goodness to stir-fries, noodles and speedy sauces – and let big takeaway-style flavour happen fast.
Use it in… Sizzling steak in oyster sauce
This saucy number is one of Slimming World Kitchen’s greatest hits – and now, you can make it Free at home using our oyster sauce.
Harissa paste
Smoky chilli warmth meets garlicky, spiced goodness in our harissa paste, made to wake up traybakes, stews and salads in a single spoonful.
Use it in… Moroccan lamb stew
A little harissa paste brings so much warmth to this mouth-watering medley. And by using our Free paste instead of a supermarket version, you’ll save ½ Swip per serving.
Sun-dried tomato paste
Intensely rich, sweet-savoury and perfectly punchy, our sun-dried tomato paste delivers deep Mediterranean flavour in an instant.
Use it in… Slimming World tomato pasta
Adding a squeeze of sun-dried tomato paste adds a richer, deeper, sweeter burst of flavour to this crowd-pleasing pasta dish.
Garlic, basil and parsley paste
Bring some gorgeously garlicky comfort to pasta, chicken and veggie dishes with a single squeeze of this cooking paste.
Use it in… Tomato and basil soup
Our two-step soup recipe just got even easier! Use our cooking paste in place of garlic and fresh basil. Just add in a tablespoon at the same time as adding the fresh tomatoes and keep the cooking time the same.
Garlic, rosemary and thyme paste
Designed to slip straight into hearty cooking, our garlic, rosemary and thyme paste layers classic, savoury flavour through roasts, pies and gravy – in seconds.
Use it in… Slimming World steak pie
Dial up the flavours in this classic pie by using our garlic, rosemary and thyme paste. Simply use the paste in place of garlic, and dried mixed herbs sauce during step two of the recipe and keep the cooking time the same.
Red Thai curry paste
This paste is full of deep, aromatic flavours – perfect for adding a kick of spice to curries, stir-fries and traybakes.
Use it in… Thai beef stir-fry
You’ll save ½ Swip per serving using our Free red Thai curry paste instead of a supermarket version in this fiery, fragrant stir-fry.
serves 4
ready in 25 minutes
Free (if using Slimming World Kitchen’s red Thai curry paste, otherwise count ½ Swip per serving)
What you need:
330g dried basmati or long-grain rice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp turmeric
low calorie cooking spray
1 larger red onion, sliced
2 level tbsp Slimming World Kitchen’s red Thai curry paste
2 large sirloin steaks, visible fat removed, thinly sliced
200g bag sliced kale
225g can bamboo shoots, drained
200ml beef stock
What you do:
1. Cook the rice according to the pack instructions with the ground cinnamon, turmeric and a punch of salt, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick wok or frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Cook the onion until softened. Add the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Add the beef, stir until coated in the paste, then cook for 1-2 minutes, or until cooked through.
3. Stir in the kale and bamboo shoots, then add the stock. Season, bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes. Divide the stir-fry between 4 bowls and serve with the rice.
What is Slimming World Kitchen?
Our super-convenient recipe box service is here to streamline busy mealtimes – Slimming World-style!
Whether you subscribe to a regular delivery or order one-off boxes when you need them, we’ll deliver delicious, healthy meal kits straight to your door.
Why you’ll love Slimming World Kitchen
- 100% Free Food – in every single box (yes, even the exclusive pastes, spice mixes and sauces!).
- Slimming World approved – every dish is taste-tested by Slimming World nutritionists and experienced chefs to support your weight loss goals.
- Generously portioned – proper, plate‑filling meals that leave you full, happy… and maybe eyeing up the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.
- Full of variety – pick from 18 delicious recipes every week, including quick meals, family favourites and vegetarian and vegan options.
- Totally flexible – skip, pause, cancel or switch to one-off boxes whenever life gets busy.
Find out how Slimming World Kitchen works
Get 20% off your first four recipe boxes
If you haven’t tried one of our super-convenient meal kits yet, now’s the perfect time! Join Slimming World and you’ll get 20% off your first four Slimming World Kitchen recipe boxes.
How to claim your budget-boosting discount…
- Join your local Slimming World group and ask the Consultant for your voucher code. Or…
- Sign up to our digital service, Slimming World Online, and you’ll be emailed your code the next day.
- Fill your box with tasty Food Optimising feasts and enter your code at the checkout when you sign up to Slimming World Kitchen.