{"id":16549,"date":"2026-05-18T13:15:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T12:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16549"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:16:32","slug":"cooking-pastes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/cooking-pastes\/","title":{"rendered":"New! Slimming World Kitchen cooking pastes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some days you\u2019re 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 \u2013 your fast track to big, bold flavours without the faff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exclusive to our recipe box service, our cooking pastes are made from 100% Free Food. In fact, they\u2019re the only cooking pastes out there that are completely, gloriously Free when you\u2019re Food Optimising, so you can pile in the flavour and keep your weight loss firmly on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how can you use our cooking pastes? Read on to discover the endless paste-abilities\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to make with Slimming World Kitchen cooking pastes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Green Thai curry paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh, fragrant and gently fiery, our green Thai curry paste brings all the herby holiday vibes with none of the faff \u2013 just stir it in and let dinner taste like a full-on flavour holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/thai-green-chicken-bake\">Thai green chicken bake<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Make this one-pan wonder completely Free by using our green Thai curry paste in place of the supermarket version.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/thai-green-chicken-bake\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/thai-green-chicken-bake-500px.jpg\" alt=\"Thai green chicken bake served with a bowl of rice dotted with sliced red chillies\" class=\"wp-image-16592\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gochujang paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/gochujang-prawn-noodles\"><strong>Gochujang prawn noodles<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use our gochujang paste to make this quick noodle dish completely Free \u2013 saving you 1 Swip per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/gochujang-prawn-noodles\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Body-GochujangPrawnNoodles-15MinuteHeroesCookbook_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"gochujang prawn noodles \u2013 made using Slimming World Kitchen's Free gochujang cooking paste.\" class=\"wp-image-14585\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oyster sauce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a splash of umami-rich goodness to stir-fries, noodles and speedy sauces \u2013 and let big takeaway-style flavour happen fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/sizzling-steak-in-oyster-sauce\"><strong>Sizzling steak in oyster sauce<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This saucy number is one of Slimming World Kitchen\u2019s greatest hits \u2013 and now, you can make it Free at home using our oyster sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/sizzling-steak-in-oyster-sauce\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Body-SizzlingSteakInOysterSauce_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Sizzling steak in oyster sauce \u2013 made using Slimming World Kitchen's Free oyster sauce\" class=\"wp-image-16427\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Harissa paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smoky chilli warmth meets garlicky, spiced goodness in our harissa paste, made to wake up traybakes, stews and salads in a single spoonful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/moroccan-lamb-stew\/\">Moroccan lamb stew<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019ll save \u00bd Swip per serving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/moroccan-lamb-stew\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/morrocan-lamb-aubergine-and-peppers-mediterranean-dishes-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Moroccan lamb stew \u2013 made using Slimming World Kitchen's Free harissa cooking paste\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sun-dried tomato paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intensely rich, sweet-savoury and perfectly punchy, our sun-dried tomato paste delivers deep Mediterranean flavour in an instant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-tomato-pasta\">Slimming World tomato pasta<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a squeeze of sun-dried tomato paste adds a richer, deeper, sweeter burst of flavour to this crowd-pleasing pasta dish.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-tomato-pasta\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/slimming-world-tomato-pasta_blog-body-500px.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of pasta in tomato sauce with grated cheese on top\" class=\"wp-image-12879\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garlic, basil and parsley paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring some gorgeously garlicky comfort to pasta, chicken and veggie dishes with a single squeeze&nbsp;of this cooking paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/tomato-and-basil-soup-1\"><strong>Tomato and basil soup<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/tomato-and-basil-soup-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/heinz-style-tomato-soup_500px.jpg\" alt=\"Two bowls of tomato and basil soup \u2013 made using Slimming World Kitchen's Free garlic, basil and parsley cooking paste\" class=\"wp-image-10598\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garlic, rosemary and thyme paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to slip straight into hearty cooking, our garlic, rosemary and thyme paste layers classic, savoury flavour through roasts, pies and gravy \u2013 in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/steak-and-mushroom-pies\"><strong>Slimming World steak pie<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Body-SlimmingWorldSteakPie_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World steak pie \u2013 made using Slimming World Kitchen's garlic, rosemary and thyme cooking paste\" class=\"wp-image-16428\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Red Thai curry paste<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This paste is full of deep, aromatic flavours \u2013 perfect for adding a kick of spice to curries, stir-fries and traybakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use it in&#8230;<\/strong> <strong>Thai beef stir-fry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll save \u00bd Swip per serving using our Free red Thai curry paste instead of a supermarket version in this fiery, fragrant stir-fry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>serves 4<br>ready in 25 minutes<br>Free (if using Slimming World Kitchen&#8217;s red Thai curry paste, otherwise count \u00bd Swip per serving)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>330g dried basmati or long-grain rice<br>\u00bc tsp ground cinnamon<br>\u00bc tsp turmeric<br>low calorie cooking spray<br>1 larger red onion, sliced<br>2 level tbsp Slimming World Kitchen&#8217;s red Thai curry paste<br>2 large sirloin steaks, visible fat removed, thinly sliced<br>200g bag sliced kale<br>225g can bamboo shoots, drained<br>200ml beef stock<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Cook the rice according to the pack instructions with the ground cinnamon, turmeric and a punch of salt, then drain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/thai-beef-stir-fry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16631\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Slimming World Kitchen?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our super-convenient recipe box service is here to streamline busy mealtimes \u2013 Slimming World-style!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you subscribe to a regular delivery or order one-off boxes when you need them, we\u2019ll deliver delicious, healthy meal kits straight to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why you\u2019ll love Slimming World Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100% Free Food<\/strong> \u2013 in every single box (yes, even the exclusive pastes, spice mixes and sauces!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slimming World approved<\/strong> \u2013 every dish is taste-tested by Slimming World nutritionists and experienced chefs to support your weight loss goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generously portioned<\/strong> \u2013 proper, plate\u2011filling meals that leave you full, happy\u2026 and maybe eyeing up the leftovers for tomorrow\u2019s lunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full of variety<\/strong> \u2013 pick from 18 delicious recipes every week, including quick meals, family favourites and vegetarian and vegan options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Totally flexible<\/strong> \u2013 skip, pause, cancel or switch to one-off boxes whenever life gets busy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/slimmingworldkitchen.co.uk\/how-it-works\">Find out how Slimming World Kitchen works<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get 20% off your first four recipe boxes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t tried one of our super-convenient meal kits yet, now\u2019s the perfect time! Join Slimming World and you\u2019ll get 20% off your first four Slimming World Kitchen recipe boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to claim your budget-boosting discount&#8230;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join <a href=\"https:\/\/click.info.slimmingworld.co.uk\/?qs=2ce81423c0791ea1b62c657cf5562c22fbaaafbc6ffbabd584f5aed37b51e738e8421bc6ce654bcd32f08295a5af68abb8aee9c49f08b0f4ab8c22325d3d646e\">your local Slimming World group<\/a> and ask the Consultant for your voucher code. Or\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up to <a href=\"https:\/\/click.info.slimmingworld.co.uk\/?qs=2ce81423c0791ea1fdedb9bae7be23cfa5f73975cdfe1c1628238ac11e52f1ac099b4ca482e101653076590231662065cce404c6299b563eb2904fbbf801ec56\">our digital service, Slimming World Online<\/a>, and you\u2019ll be emailed your code the next day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your box with tasty Food Optimising feasts and enter your code at the checkout when you sign up to Slimming World Kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Join Slimming World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover delicious recipe ideas to make the most of our Free Food cooking pastes \u2013 available exclusively at Slimming World Kitchen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":16430,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eat","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16549"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16549\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16632,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16549\/revisions\/16632"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16430"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}