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Whether you\u2019re just starting out or looking to get back on track, our research<\/a> shows that a brilliant week of Food Optimising<\/a> can set you up for success in the longer term \u2013 and our 7-day menu is the perfect way to get started. Choose between our meaty menu or our dedicated vegetarian version, and you\u2019ll find an eating plan that\u2019s easy to follow, super-slimming and bursting with scrummy suggestions, like chicken tikka masala and creamy mushroom pasta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To show you how deliciously diverse Food Optimising can be, we asked our members \u2013 plus some helpers from our social media team \u2013 to don their chef hats and put our 7-day menu to the taste test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slimming World\u2019s 7-day menu \u2013 tested!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday: Creamy mushroom pappardelle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kick-start your week of slimming with our simple mushroom sauce \u2013 rich, tangy and completely Free, it works perfectly with pasta. Slimming World member Charlotte thought it was a definite teatime winner.<\/p>\n\n\n

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She says: \u201cDinner tonight was a new dish \u2013 creamy mushroom pappardelle \ud83e\udd73 A quick \u2019n\u2019 easy mild pasta dish, nothing too fancy but it hit the spot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Creamy mushroom pappardelle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday: Chicken tikka masala<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, you can still enjoy curry night when you\u2019re Food Optimising! Our lightened-up take on this crowd-pleasing curry features tender chunks of chicken breast marinated in a spicy onion and red pepper sauce. Here\u2019s what our social media whizz, Naveena, thought of it:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI really enjoyed my quick, easy and flavoursome chicken tikka! The recipe even made enough that I could enjoy leftovers the day after (and the day after that!).\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Slimming World chicken tikka masala<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday: Beefburger and chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stacked with tasty toppings, nothing tempts the taste buds like a juicy burger\u2026 and all your favourite patties are on the menu at Slimming World. Ruth tried out our super-filling Slimming World burgers for her Friday fakeaway and wasn\u2019t disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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She says: \u201cAll of this for 1\u00bd Swips! Homemade smoky burger with cheddar, bacon, red onions and chilli relish (\u00bd Swip) in a wholemeal roll. Served with\u00a0Slimming World\u00a0chips<\/a> and salad!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Beef quarter pounder burgers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday: Pulled pork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our slow-cooked pork coated in a smoky barbecue sauce will fall apart beautifully on your fork. Sophie has made things even more mouth-watering by serving it up in a wholemeal bun with a side of Slimming World chips.<\/p>\n\n\n

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She says: \u201cOMG!! Tonight\u2019s tea was amazing! Free pulled pork with home-made barbecue sauce! Served in a wholemeal roll (my Healthy Extra fibre choice) with a nice big salad of spinach, chard, beetroot and cucumber and home-made garlic and paprika potato wedges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Barbecue pulled pork<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday: Fish and chips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If nothing gives you that Friday feeling more than a trip to the chippy, you\u2019ll want to dive into our slimming-friendly recipe. Ashleigh from our social media team has already put it at the top of her favourites list. <\/p>\n\n\n

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She says: \u201cI loved how easy this was to make and it tasted so fresh \ud83d\ude0d! If you don\u2019t have any beer in the house \u2013 don\u2019t worry, I think it would taste just as great without \ud83d\ude0a. Plus, because it\u2019s so low in Swips, it meant I was able to enjoy it with ketchup and mint sauce \ud83d\udc95.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Fish, Slimming World chips and peas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday: Lentil shepherd\u2019s pie<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The star of our vegetarian 7-day menu, this pie swaps out the lamb for lentils and makes for a seriously satisfying dish that\u2019s totally Free! Grace, our social media engagement officer, found this freezer-friendly recipe was perfect for batch cooking:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m in love with lentil shepherd\u2019s pie! I cooked up lots of extra portions, which I popped in the freezer to enjoy later in the week. I couldn\u2019t resist adding a little bit of oat milk (\u00bd Swip) to the mash to make it extra creamy!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Lentil shepherd\u2019s pie<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday: Baked spiced salmon with green beans and herby mash<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Healthy salmon is a fantastic choice if you fancy freshening up your Sunday lunch repertoire. Our spicy Middle Eastern spin proved to be a hit with Amy, our social media manager \u2013 especially the flavour-packed herby mash. She says:<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always avoided making mashed potato, as I thought it would take loads of time and just end up lumpy, but it couldn\u2019t have been easier and it was so fluffy. The salmon was gorgeously smoky \u2013 I actually saved some of the lovely sauce to use as a chicken marinade.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the recipe: Baked spiced salmon with green beans and herby mash<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get a free 7-day menu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you fancy finding out what it\u2019s like to eat the Slimming World way, you can get our FREE 7-day eating plan \u2013 or choose our versatile vegetarian or vegan menu \u2013 by signing up to our weekly newsletter below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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