If you are wanting a way to diet and lose stubborn belly fat while still eating foods that don’t leave you hungry, the follow recipes will be a right for you. The key to their success is that they contain monounsaturated fatty acids that help keep you feeling fuller for longer so that you don’t overeat and they also help reduce abdominal fat. Besides all that, they taste so delicious that you won’t even know you’re dieting!
Red Pepper/Scallion Corn Muffin
Ingredients :
- 2 Tbsp. + ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 4 sliced scallions
- 1 ½ cups whole grain pastry flour
- 1 ¾ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 egg
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp, brown sugar
- ¾ drained corn kernels
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a large muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Saute bell pepper in oil for 5 minutes, then add scallions and cook for additional 1 minute. Set aside. In bowl, mix together last ten ingredients, then fold in bell pepper and corn mix. Pour into muffin pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Roast Beef Panini
Ingredients :
- 2 slices multigrain bread
- 2 oz. deli roast beef
- 2 tomato slices
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup baby arugula
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp. olive oil
On one slice of bread, place the beef, tomato slices, avocado and arugula on bread. Spread remaining slice with mustard and set down on arugula. Brush a grill pan with oil and grill sandwich 1-2 minutes on each side over medium heat.
Turkey Meat Loaf with Walnuts and Sage
Ingredients :
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 large grated carrot
- 4 sliced scallions
- 1 minced clove garlic
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 beaten egg whites
- 1 lb. ground turkey breast
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. In a skillet, saute carrot, scallions and garlic for about 3 minutes and remove from heat. In a processor, combine walnuts and bread and process until they are crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Then add milk and egg white and blend. Add turkey, parsley, cheese, sage, salt and pepper and the sautéed vegetables and blend. Shape into a free-form 7×4-inch loaf and bake for 50-60 minutes.
Chicken Piccata
Ingredients :
- 12 oz. chicken tenders
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil
- Juice from 2 squeezed lemons
- 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 2 tsp. capers
- Pepper to taste
Flatten tenders with rolling pin to ¼’’ thickness and dredge with flour. Saute in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side, then add lemon juice, parsley and capers and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes then serve.
These recipes are easy to prepare and will give you the protein and unsaturated fats that you need to feel satisfied and lose weight in a healthy, enjoyable way, so that you are more likely to stick with your diet and achieve your weight loss goals.
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