What exactly gives a meal “belly fat-burning” qualities?

There are a few key things to consider when deciding on meals that fit your weight loss goals.

Read on, then check out the25 Best-Ever Fat-Burning Foods.

Paleo turkey bolognese

Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Hearty Turkey Chili

This chili has everything you’d want and need from a belly fat-burning meal.

Top with your favorite chili ingredients like shredded cheese, sour cream, and scallions.

Get our recipe forHearty Turkey Chili.

Serious gluten-free chili

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBlack Bean Omelet.

Get the recipe forGreen Chile Pork Soup.

Get our recipe forGrilled Mahi-Mahi with Salsa Verde.

Black bean omelet

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Combine with a tasty pineapple salsa and you have a flavorful, nutritious lunch or dinner.

Get our recipe forGrilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa.

Want more fiber and healthy fats, add some diced avocado on the top.

green chile pork soup and bread

Jason Donnelly

Get the recipe forVegetable Quinoa Soup.

Get our recipe forMoroccan-Inspired Quinoa Pilaf and Salmon.

Get our recipe forSunrise Sandwich.

Grilled mahi mahi with salsa verde

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

However, chicken burgers can sometimes have less flavor than beef.

Thankfully that’s not the case with these chicken burgers topped with a homemade sun-dried tomato aioli.

Get our recipe forChicken Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli.

Healthy greek salad

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This Caesar salad also includes chicken for protein, so it’s a win-win!

Get our recipe forHealthier Grilled Caesar Salad.

Get our recipe forBaked Chicken with Tomatoes and Capers.

Pork tenderloin with grilled pineapple salsa

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Serve with a salad or your favorite vegetables to get in some extra fiber and nutrients.

Get our recipe forTeriyaki Pork Chops with Sauteed Apples.

Get our recipe forChicken Cacciatore.

Vegetable Quinoa Soup

The Almond Eater

Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

Exact nutrition information is not available.

Get our recipe forInstant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli.

These mole enchiladas are the perfect recipe.

Paleo moroccan salmon with quinoa

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forChicken Mole Enchiladas.

With ingredients like Greek yogurt, chicken, and half and half, you’ll get plenty of protein.

Another plus is that you’ll also get 4 grams of filling fiber, too.

Sunrise sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forHealthy Chicken Tikka Masala.

Protein Pancakes

Exact nutrition information is unavailable.

What better way to increase your protein intake than with pancakes?

Chicken burger with sundried tomato aolia

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This recipe uses protein powder, Greek yogurt, milk, and oats to make hearty, filling pancakes.

Want to up the flavor more?

Try using a chocolate protein powder or other flavor of your choosing!

Low-calorie grilled caesar salad

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forProtein Pancakes.

Get our recipe forSpanish Garlic Shrimp.

Pumpkin Mole Chili

This Pumpkin Mole Chili has it all.

Paleo chicken with tomato, olives, and capers

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

This dish is full of flavor and makes for the perfect meal to melt away belly fat.

Get our recipe forPumpkin Mole Chili.

Get our recipe forPaleo Turkey Bolognese with Garlic Spaghetti Squash.

Paleo teriyaki pork chop with apple

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forMinestrone Soup with Pesto.

Get our recipe forOatmeal With Peanut Butter and Banana.

Breakfast Hash with Sweet Potato and Chicken Sausage

Now for the savory breakfast lovers.

Healthy chicken cacciatore

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get our recipe forBreakfast Hash with Sweet Potato and Chicken Sausage.

Enjoy protein from the chicken and for added fiber, use a whole-wheat bun!

Get our recipe forSpicy-Sweet Grilled Chicken Pineapple Sandwich.

shrimp and broccoli with cauliflower rice sprinkled with sesame seeds green onions and sriracha

Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Low-calorie chicken mole enchiladas

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Healthy chicken tikka masala

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

protein pancakes with peanut butter and blackberries on a white plate

Kiersten Hickman/Eat This, Not That!

Healthy spanish garlic shrimp

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

pumpkin mole chili bowls with spoons

Blaine Moats

Paleo turkey bolognese

Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Healthy minestrone with pesto

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana recipe

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Breakfast hash with sweet potato and chicken sausage

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Paleo grilled chicken pineapple sandwich

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald