Here are 3 healthy and low-calorie meal ideas that are quick, easy, and delicious for weight loss. You can enjoy these meals for lunch, dinner, or snacks while following your diet.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry (320 calories per serving)
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 4 ounces of chicken breast
- 2 medium carrots
- 3 ounces of broccoli
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon of reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Black pepper
Preparation:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and garlic.
- Add chicken, carrots, broccoli, and 2 tablespoons of water, and cover until almost tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Uncover and add soy sauce mixed with honey and black pepper, and stir to combine.
Veggie Stir Fry (210 calories per serving)
Ingredients:
- 3 ounces of green beans
- Salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1/4 medium yellow onion
- 2 medium carrots, cut into julienne strips
- 3 ounces of broccoli
- 1/4 cup of peas
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon of reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- Black pepper
Preparation:
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to boil, and add in green beans for 3-4 minutes until al dente or slightly crunchy.
- Remove green beans from the pot and strain them, then set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, stirring constantly.
- Add carrots, broccoli, and 2 tablespoons of water, and cover until tender, about 6-8 minutes.
- Uncover and add green beans, peas, soy sauce mixed with honey, and black pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Chickpea, Spinach, and Egg (280 calories per serving)
Ingredients:
- 1 boiled egg
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder
- Salt and black pepper
- 3 ounces of cooked chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of parsley
- 2 ounces of spinach
Preparation:
- Boil the egg for 12 minutes, shell, halve, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over low heat, add garlic, chopped tomato, cumin, curry powder, salt, and black pepper, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add chickpeas, and lemon juice, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often, until reduced and thickened.
- Add parsley, and spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Transfer to a plate and top with two egg halves.
I hope you like all these healthy recipes ♡”
