Sticking to a weight loss diet can be difficult when you get tired of eating the same thing weekly. People often hold the false assumption that eating healthy means eating the same old bland chicken and salad on a daily basis. However, being on a diet doesn’t have to be boring! You can easily make it a fun and challenging process by seeing it as an opportunity to try out tasty recipes for weight loss.
There are many delicious and nutritious recipes available online and in cookbooks. With a little creativity, you can easily create a variety of tasty recipes for weight loss that you will enjoy eating.
Here’s a list of 10 healthy yet delicious recipes for you to spice up your diet next time you’re out of ideas:
Chickpea & Quinoa Salad
Salads don’t always have to just consist of lettuce and croutons! For this simple recipe, all you need to do is chop up some cucumbers and peppers and add them to your bowl with quinoa and chickpeas. Ingredients consist of some garlic, olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon and you’ve got yourself a delicious and refreshing salad. Chickpeas and quinoa or both high in protein and fiber, making for a healthy meal.
Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are another healthy yet delicious meal you can implement into your diet. The recipe includes some tortillas, avocado, and fish. For seasoning, you just need garlic powder along with cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to bring out the flavours and some spicy mayo to top it off. Fish consists of omega-3 fatty acids which can help with weight loss, making it the perfect source of protein for your tacos.
Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are also very fibrous, making them fill you up for a longer period of time. They’re also great for digestion which helps clear up our systems. Throw in some chopped-up sweet potato fries along with some chicken to the oven for around 20 minutes and you’ve got yourself a flavorful meal. You can season the two with some roasted garlic and pepper seasoning.
Shakshuka
Although this is more of a breakfast or brunch food it’s too delicious to leave out of this list. Shakshuka is an egg and tomato-based recipe that comes from North Africa. For this, all you need are eggs, tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, paprika along with cilantro and parsley to top it off. This overall makes for an extremely flavorful yet low-calorie breakfast.
Sausage & Broccoli
For this recipe, we recommend using chicken or turkey sausages given how calorie and sodium-dense red meat can be. Chop up a couple of sausages, throw in some broccoli and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper if you’re craving some spice. You can easily cook this on the stove, it shouldn’t take more than 10-15 minutes.
Teriyaki Tofu & Broccoli
Tofu is another low-calorie food that is high in protein, making it a great replacement for meats during a calorie deficit. Keep in mind that there are different kinds of tofu so make sure to get the firm tofu as it is the easiest to cook for beginners. For this recipe, you’ll need to grab some teriyaki sauce but that’s all you need other than salt and pepper.
Bean & Veggie Burrito
For this recipe, you’ll just need some garlic, onion and hot sauce to mix in with the beans. Add some additional veggies like lettuce or peppers along with some cheese and you’ve got yourself another high-fiber and protein meal.
Minced Chicken Lettuce Wraps
This is a very simple yet tasty and healthy recipe, it’s like a taco but without the carbs. Dice up some onions and top the minced chicken off with some roasted garlic and pepper season along with some cayenne pepper. Then comes the fun part! Place a couple of tablespoons of the minced chicken in the middle of the lettuce wrap, add some spicy mayo, and enjoy!
Mushroom Pasta
When you think of pasta your mind may instantly go to carbs. However, pasta can actually be quite a healthy option in a weight loss diet. It’s all about the type of pasta along with the servings and proportions of the meals. Whole-grain pasta is a better option in this case as it is much easier and faster to digest. Top this off with your choice of low-calorie pasta sauce and some sliced mushrooms.
Salmon & Snow Peas
For this recipe, you can cook the salmon in many different ways! You can either try teriyaki style or with some simple garlic and pepper, topped with some lemon juice. Whatever you choose, grilled salmon is high in protein and holds many nutrients that are great for your body. Snow peas don’t require any season other than some salt and pepper. This is a very simple yet satisfying recipe you must definitely try.
The recipes in this blog are just a few examples of healthy and tasty recipes that can help your weight loss. Be creative and experiment with different flavours and ingredients to find recipes that you enjoy. And remember, losing weight is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time and effort to see results. But by making small changes to your diet and lifestyle, you can reach your weight loss goals and improve your overall health.
