When thinking abouteating for weight loss, flavorless veggies and dry fish might come to mind.
Even better, healthy meals don’t have to require countless ingredients and take hours of prep and cooking.
For those who prefer to minimize their animal protein, this vegetarian option is great.
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To boost nutrients, consider adding sliced tomato or veggie sprouts to your toast.
For a flavor boost, top everything with a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle of your favorite seasoning.
INGREDIENTS:
HOW TO MAKE IT:
Mash your avocado, and spread it over toasted bread.
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Top it off with a spread of cottage cheese and optional vegetables and seasonings.
For added flavor, mix in vanilla extract or cinnamon when prepping your oats the night before.
Combine the oats, milk, yogurt, and chia seeds.
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Mix well, and store the mixture in an air-tight container in the refrigerator overnight.
When you are ready to eat, stir in the peanut butter, and top it off with strawberries.
Not to mention, 12 grams of fiber and only 1 gram of sugar aids in weight loss goals.
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Your poke bowl can be modified with easy and low-calorie ingredients to best suit your preferences.
Prepare your brown rice.
While your rice cooks, combine diced tuna and soy sauce in a bowl, and mix.
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Place in the refrigerator to marinate.
Not to mention, it comes together easily.
Having a rotisserie chicken on hand is an easy way to incorporate protein into meals.
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Enjoy the white and dark meat, but skip to the skin to save empty calories.
Bake your sweet potato until tender.
Meanwhile, steam your chopped broccoli.
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Top with salt and pepper to taste.
To make for a low-prep meal, use rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables that require minimal prep at home.
Sesame oil and low-sodium soy sauce add a unique Asian flavor to this dish.
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Consider adding grated ginger for an extra boost of flavor!
Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the frozen vegetables, and cook until warm and tender.
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Add in the shredded chicken, and heat until warm.
Turn off the heat, and toss in the soy sauce.
Serve over warm brown rice.
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Eggs bring the protein, and avocado incorporates filling fat and fiber into the meal.
Top with cheese and pico de gallo for a flavor and nutrient boost!
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and coat it with cooking spray if needed.
Meanwhile, crack your eggs in a bowl, and whisk together.
Once the pan is heated, pour in the eggs, and gently scramble with a spatula.
This option lives up to that reputation with 2.5 cups of produce packed into the meal!
Start by adding only a tablespoon of water, and gradually add until you reach your desired texture.
But, don’t worry, flavor is not sacrificed!
Prepared stir fry sauce brings tons of flavor and is so convenient.
The shredded carrots on top add a nice texture.
Consider incorporating other raw veggies, like cucumber sticks or sliced bell pepper for even more fiber and crunch.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray if needed.
Once heated, add the ground turkey, and brown until thoroughly cooked.
Remove from heat, and stir in the stir-fry sauce.
Once heated, divide your meat into four portions, and serve equally in lettuce cups.
Top with shredded carrots and chopped peanuts.
Pesto adds tons of flavor and healthy fats, and whole wheat pasta is an impressive source of fiber.
When combined, you have a balanced, filling meal.
The grape tomatoes add more volume to your meal, not to mention fiber and flavor.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Once heated, add the shrimp, and cook thoroughly.
Remove shrimp from heat, and toss with 1 tablespoon of pesto.
Next, combine the remaining tablespoon of pesto and halved tomatoes with your cooked pasta.
Toss until well incorporated.
Top it off with pesto shrimp, and serve warm.
