Recipes for Weight Loss & Diet

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                     Recipes for Weight Loss & Diet

Weight loss and dieting can be difficult, especially when you're not sure what to eat. However, there are plenty of healthy and delicious recipes that can help you shed those extra pounds and keep you feeling satisfied. Here are some recipes for weight loss and diet that you can try:

Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 cups mixed greens

1 avocado, sliced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup red onion, sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Top salad with sliced chicken and serve.

Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 cup snow peas

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1 cup broccoli florets

2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

1 tsp honey

1 tsp cornstarch

1/4 cup water

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add red and yellow bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add snow peas, mushrooms, and broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water.

Pour sauce over vegetables and stir to combine.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

Serve over brown rice or quinoa.

Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients:

4 salmon fillets

1 lb asparagus, trimmed

1 lemon, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place salmon fillets on one side of the baking sheet.

Arrange asparagus on the other side of the baking sheet.

Drizzle olive oil over salmon and asparagus.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Top salmon with lemon slices.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and asparagus is tender.

Serve hot.

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/4 cup red onion, chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans,



 

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