01/5Protein-packed lunches Eating a protein-rich lunch can help in your weight-loss journey. High protein meals will satisfy your hunger and keep you satiated for a longer time. This means that you will not overeat or resort to munching soon after your lunch. A protein diet also helps to build […]
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01/5Protein-packed lunches
Eating a protein-rich lunch can help in your weight-loss journey. High protein meals will satisfy your hunger and keep you satiated for a longer time. This means that you will not overeat or resort to munching soon after your lunch. A protein diet also helps to build lean muscle, when combined with exercise. These lean muscles can burn more calories throughout the day, which will also help you to lose weight faster.
Here are some easy to make Indian lunch recipes, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, that are high on protein and super delicious to eat. These healthy lunches will surely give you an energy boost and help to lose weight. Remember to keep a check on your portion consumption.
This is a super-quick and all-time favourite recipe. Add oil to a pan, followed by cumin seeds. Next, sauté the onions till they get a golden glaze and add ginger-garlic paste. Add finely-chopped tomatoes, salt and turmeric. Cook the tomatoes till they are soft and mushy. Add garam masala and red chilly powder. Add crumbled paneer and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Paneer is a rich source of calcium and protein. The dish is low in carbs and calories.
03/5Chicken salad lettuce wrap
Wraps are delicious and filling but the cheesy sauces and the flatbread (usually made from white flour) add kilos on your weighing scale. But if you love wraps, then instead of ditching them, you can create a healthy lunch by substituting some ingredients. Instead of the flour-based bread, use fresh, crunchy lettuce to wrap the fillings. Instead of cheese and mayo, make a yogurt-based sauce and combine it with thinly cut chicken strips, tomatoes, onions, chillies and bell-peppers.
04/5Vegetable masala oats khichdi
This filling and comforting recipe may prove to be your best bet for weight loss. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds. Next, add onions and green chillies and sauté for a minute. Add garlic paste, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, some water and cook for a few seconds. Now add the oats, pre-soaked moong dal, carrots, french beans and cook on a medium flame while stirring occasionally. Add 2 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles. With just 127 calories per serving, this recipe is a perfect satiating lunch for weight loss.
05/5Mixed beans salad
Whoever said that salads cannot be filling enough alone for lunch, can be proved wrong with this high-protein bean salad. Not just filling, this recipe is super yummy, easy to make and full of flavours. Beans are a powerhouse of protein and have a high amount of soluble fibre, which is helpful in keeping blood cholesterol low. First, cook pre-soaked beans in a pressure cooker. Combine these with finely chopped tomatoes, onions and capsicum. For the dressing, mix olive oil with white wine vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, black pepper powder and salt. Add the dressing and your healthy lunch is ready.
