Five of the Best Weight Loss Recipes

Ingredients:

• 200g chicken breast
• Mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Olive oil and lemon dressing

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
2. Season chicken breast with salt and pepper
3. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 75°C
4. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes then slice into strips
5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber
6. Add chicken strips and toss gently
7. Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt and pepper for dressing
8. Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately

2. Quinoa Veggie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• Steamed broccoli
• Roasted sweet potatoes
• Avocado slices
• Lemon tahini dressing

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions
2. Steam broccoli florets for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp
3. Dice sweet potato into 1-inch cubes, toss with olive oil and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes
4. Slice avocado and prepare tahini dressing by whisking together 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp water
5. Assemble bowl by layering quinoa, broccoli, sweet potatoes, and avocado
6. Drizzle with dressing and serve

3. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
• Cherry tomatoes
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. Spiralize zucchinis using a spiralizer or julienne peeler
2. Blanch zucchini noodles in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain
3. In a food processor, combine 2 cups fresh basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 garlic clove, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1/4 cup parmesan to make pesto
4. Toss zucchini noodles with 1/2 cup pesto and halved cherry tomatoes
5. Top with additional parmesan if desired
6. Serve immediately

4. Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Ingredients:

• 200g salmon fillet
• 1 bunch asparagus
• Lemon slices
• Olive oil
• Garlic powder

1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Place salmon fillet in center of sheet and arrange asparagus around it
4. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper
5. Add lemon slices on top of salmon
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon flakes easily
7. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges

5. Greek Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp granola

1. In a tall glass, add 1/4 cup Greek yogurt as base layer
2. Add layer of mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
3. Add another 1/4 cup yogurt layer
4. Sprinkle 1 tbsp granola over yogurt
5. Add remaining berries and yogurt
6. Top with remaining granola and drizzle with 1 tsp honey
7. Serve immediately