25 Weight Loss Recipes
One of the main concerns of dieting to lose weight is
cravings. To solve this problem, here is a list of top 25 weight loss recipes
that will also curb cravings:
1. Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups
There is something elegant about eating finger for dinner.
The main thing about this recipe is that it can be ready in no time because it made
up of raw foods. To stay full for a long period you can mix the
avocado with hydrolyzed collage, or Greek if you need extra protein.
Recipe Link: Greek Avocado
2. Peanut Noodle Bowl
This is making take-out at home but with a much
healthier selection of ingredients. If you would like to customize this recipe
to fit your nutritional preferences you can replace the whole-wheat noodle with
rice pasta, buckwheat noodles or gluten-free spaghetti.
Recipe Link: Peanut Noodle Bowl
3. Strawberry Kale Salad
Strawberries, walnuts, and kale are considered by many nutritionists
as super foods. This ingredients are loaded in this healthy salad recipe. To prepare a week’s lunch in advance, you may consider dividing the
kale into different containers so that it does not wilt.
Recipe Link: Strawberry Kale Salad
4. Pasta with Peas, Chiles and Yogurt
For most people out there, pasta is a common comfort
food. When you swap out the non- nutritive fattening ingredients with healthier
choices it becomes an option for weight loss.
Recipe Link: Pasta with Peas, Chiles and Yogurt
5. Steak Tacos
When steak is cut into thin slice, it cooks faster. The
juices that are collected on the pan add taste to the tacos without you worry
about fat. If you would like a skinner option, you can substitute tortilla with
a collard or lettuce wrap.
Recipe Link: Steak Tacos
6. Quesadillas with Black Beans and Spinach
An egg is a complete protein, and on top of this it is
tasty, fills you up and easy to incorporate in to any meal or recipe. To stick to a low carb diet or you just do not like quesadillas, you can
simply swap with delightful scramble.
Recipe Link: Quesadillas with Black Beans and Spinach
7. Spiralizer Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
This recipe is exciting because it is a perfect blend of
both sweet and salty foods. This is the
right recipe if you are having any craving; it is one healthy meal to satisfy
all you cravings.
Recipe Link: Spiralizer Sweet Potato
8. 5-Ingredient White Chicken Chili
This is a great recipe to make something sweet
and healthy in less than 15 minutes on the stove. You can also choose to throw
it in your oven to better melt the flavors; however, this will take more time.
Recipe Link: White Chicken Chili
9. Blackened Chicken and San-Fran Quinoa Salad
It is a fact that quinoa is a grain, it also a very good
source of protein. Using quinoa in a salad makes it healthier.
Recipe Link: Blackened Chicken and San-Fran Quinoa Salad
10. Salmon with Apple Slaw and Bok Choy
This is fast to prepare because salmon cooks in less time, while you only need to chop and prepare the
apple slaw.
Recipe Link: Salmon with Apple Slaw and Bok Choy
11. Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad
If you do not want to cook this recipe, you can use canned
tuna. However, if you would like added flavor, it is advisable to use fresh
tuna. This healthy recipe is full of flavor and rich in omega-3.
Recipe Link: Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad
12. Marinated Tuna Steak and Apple Kale Salad
Tuna makes this recipe both rich in flavor and filling. The
salad is refreshing and crisp. It all combines to make a healthy and satisfying
meal.
Recipe Link: Marinated Tuna Steak and Apple Kale Salad
13. Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Chicken Caesar Salad
Shred Brussels sprouts, add them to the chicken caser
to make it tastier and more nutritious. This is a great romaine with a
crunch.
Recipe Link: Shredded Brussels Sprouts
14. Spaghetti Squash
This meal will only take 15 min to cook usingyour
microwave. If you would like a pasta recipe, you can substitute the spaghetti with
noodles.
Recipe Link: Spaghetti Squash
15. Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Zucchini
One of the simplestand fastest proteins to cook is shrimp.
Cooking shrimp only takes a couple of minus and it also has the added merit of adding
flavor to the recipe. Adding a bowl of vegies (zucchini) makes this a bright
recipe for any time of the year.
Recipe Link: Garlic Lemon Shrimp with Zucchini
16. Turkey Lettuce Wraps
If you would like to replace those non-nutritive grain based
calories, you can use lettuce wraps. If you would like secure wraps whichwon’t
tear when you eat you can use steamed collards as wraps.
Recipe Link: Turkey Lettuce Wraps
17. Savory Cashew Cream
This is not a stand-alone recipe. It is included in this
list because there is so much you can with it. It has a cheese flavor and can complement
the spaghetti squash recipe above. This is one of those recipes that you can
combine with so many others. Just let your creativity and taste buds run wild.
Recipe Link: Savory Cashew Cream
18. Chicken Kale Wraps
This is another recipe designed to satisfy your cravings. It
blends sweet mango, butternut squash, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and
chicken.
Recipe Link: Chicken Kale Wraps
19. Garlic Brazilian Steak with Butter
Apart from have rich flavor, this recipe can be made
quickly. Using actual butter sparingly will help eliminate those craving that
you might otherwise feel.
Recipe Link: Garlic Brazilian Steak with Butter
20. Trader Joe’s Dinner Recipe
This recipe combines asparagus, frozen seafood and grape
tomatoes to make a convenient dinner meal that is affordable and tasty.
Recipe Link: Trader Joe’s Dinner Recipe
21. Zen Quinoa Bowl
This meal puts all the ingredients in a bowl to ensure that
you get a variety of nutrients. The quinoa base is a source of protein in this
otherwise vegetarian recipe.
Recipe Link: Zen Quinoa Bowl
22. Citrus Avocado Salad and Chicken
You get tons of calcium from the dark greens contained
in this recipe. The grape fruit is a great source of vitamin C while the other
ingredients add a rich taste to the meal.
Recipe Link: Citrus Avocado Salad and Chicken
23. Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken
Cauliflower rice cuts a lot of carbs and calories, and has
more flavor compared to regular rice. Use chopped chicken cuts if you would
like to reduce the cooking time.
Recipe Link: Cauliflower Fried Rice with Chicken
24. Best Chili Recipe
You can use ground chicken or turkey with salsa to make a
satisfying chili that has fewer calories. This can be combined with other
meals.
Recipe Link: Best Chili Recipe
25. Chipotle Sweet Potato
The sweet potatoes offer high-quality crabs while fried eggs
add protein to the recipe. When making the recipe, make sure to let the yolk to
coat the meal so that you get iron.
Recipe Link: Chipotle Sweet Potato