When it comes to weight loss, everyone has an opinion. In fact, it is the most discussed topic online as well as offline. In order to lose weight, one doesn’t need to only work out. A healthy diet and consuming lesser calories helps significantly. Following a few healthy recipes may help one lose unwanted weight and achieve their dream body.
Cauliflower fried rice
This is one of the most delicious recipes, loaded with a variety of veggies and protein sources. It is one of the best options for people who want to lose weight. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and requires soy sauce, cauliflower, carrots, onions, garlic, eggs/tofu, and sesame oil.
Instructions
Shred cauliflower with a grater or a food processor until it looks like smaller grains of rice. Then heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix the grated carrots and garlic cloves and stir and sauté until fragrant or for 5 minutes. Now add the grated cauliflower and other vegetables of your choice into the saucepan. Stir fry until the vegetables are cooked.
In another saucepan crack some eggs. Stir gently and vigorously until the eggs are properly cooked. You can add soy sauce and green onions if you like. Mix all the ingredients in the saucepan well until cooked serve it hot.
Cauliflower is a great alternative for rice and can be consumed on a regular basis.
Healthy greek salad
This healthy Greek salad recipe includes all of the healthiest ingredients from the Mediterranean diet. Tomatoes add tangy flavor to the salad and are rich in anti-oxidants. Equally delicious Kalamata olives give a bold flavor in every bite. Onions add crunch while cucumbers add antioxidants and fiber. You can freely try this salad for many servings. Other ingredients required are olive oil, red wine or vinegar, salt, pepper, lettuce, feta cheese, lemon, and oregano.
Instructions
For the preparation of dressing, mix the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, salt, and crushed pepper. The measurements depend on your preferences. Prepare the salad by tossing lettuce leaves, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, lemon zest, and dried oregano into a bowl and mix it well.
Seasonal salad
This seasonal salad makes a healthy refreshing treat for you and must be tried in cold weathers especially. It is composed of antioxidant-rich figs and grapes along with iron-rich spinach which gives a green, leafy crunch to the dish. Other ingredients for this delicious and simple dish includes walnuts, roasted pumpkin seeds or squash seeds, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt.
Instructions
Mix the figs, spinach, squash seeds, grapes, and walnuts in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. Serve the salad with the dressing drizzled over it.
These low-calorie recipes are interesting and add a new element to your weight loss regime.
