As much as we love watching the football, big match parties can be a tough opponent when you’re trying to slim.
There’s no need to blow the final whistle on your weight loss goals, though. Slimming World’s Food Optimising plan is fully flexible, so you can still enjoy great game-day grub.
Whether you’re hosting at yours or taking your own slimming-friendly food to your mate’s, these meals and snacks will ensure that regardless of what happens on the pitch, at least you’ll be celebrating a victory on the scales this week!
More for members: We’ve got a feast of Food Optimising ideas that’ll put your party spread in a different league!
Dirty fries
Load up crispy spuds with a tangy chicken and tomato topping.
Classic meatball subs
They’re marvellously meaty, gorgeously gooey and now they’re slimming-friendly to boot.
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Vegetable madras
Curry and football = match made in heaven!
Make in advance: Slow-cooker chicken curry
Paneer and pepper shashlik
Our marinated cheese, pepper and onion skewers have a warming kick.
Barbecue pulled pork
This mouth-wateringly tender pork dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Best-ever burgers
Tackle half-time hunger with these tasty quarter pounders.
Vegan burger recipe: Try our tofu and aubergine stacks
Southern-style chicken
Our lightened-up version of the lip-smacking favourite is perfect for parties.
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