01/7Healthy and yummy recipes to try We often live under the impression that weight loss diets consist of plain and tasteless meals. However, a lot of hearty dishes can also promote fat burning and losing weight. These 3 dinner recipes curated by Sherene Chou, MS, RD, Dietitian Educator, Sustainable […]
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01/7Healthy and yummy recipes to try
We often live under the impression that weight loss diets consist of plain and tasteless meals. However, a lot of hearty dishes can also promote fat burning and losing weight. These 3 dinner recipes curated by Sherene Chou, MS, RD, Dietitian Educator, Sustainable Food & Nutrition Consultant include a recipe for one with a sweet tooth as well. So, let’s begin:
02/7Rainbow vegetable salad
4 servings
Ingredients
Dressing ingredients
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Salad ingredients
2 carrots, peeled
2 cucumbers, peeled
½ beet, peeled
¼ cup plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
⅓ cup American pistachios, chopped
⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
With a vegetable peeler, peel carrots, cucumbers, and beet into ribbons. Add to the mixing bowl with dressing and toss. Let the vegetables marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Mix in feta cheese, pistachios and mint then serve. Drizzle any remaining dressing on top.
Nutrition per serving: 190 calories, total fat 16g, sat fat 5g, sodium 420mg, total carb 11g, fiber 2 g, total sugar 5g, added sugar <1g, protein 3g
9, 2x2 squares
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
¾ cup roasted unsalted pistachios, chopped
¼ cup dried apricots, chopped (about 10)
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup vegan mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup ground flaxseeds
¼ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Add all dry ingredients to a medium bowl: Apricots, oats, chocolate chips, pistachios, flaxseed, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Add all wet ingredients to a small bowl: sugar, avocado oil, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
Combine wet and dry ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the spatula, press mixture firmly down into an even, tightly packed layer.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Place the baking pan onto a cooling rack to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely firm. Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
Nutrition per serving: 190 calories, total fat 12g, sat fat 2.5g, sodium 65mg, total carb 17g, fiber 3g, total sugar 10g, added sugar 7g, protein 4g
1 serving
Ingredients
¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons pistachios, chopped
¼ cup vanilla granola or your favorite granola
1/4 cup cherries, pitted and halved
½ cup coconut yogurt, unsweetened
Layer 2 tablespoons of the pistachios at the bottom of a glass or jar.
Then add half of the granola, cherries and yogurt.
Repeat one more time with the remaining ingredients.
Top with crushed pistachios and enjoy!
Nutrition per serving: 440 calories, total fat 28g, sat fat 7g, sodium 35mg, total carb 38g, fiber 9g, total sugar 14g, added sugar 5g, protein 12g
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