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When trying to lose weight, it might be difficult to find the motivation to cook nutritious and appetising meals for oneself. On the other hand, if you have the correct collection of recipes, losing weight can be fun and easy. Here are some healthy, no-cook dishes that are perfect for those who are busy on the go but still want to shed pounds and improve their health. These recipes make it easier than ever to adhere to your diet objectives, even on the busiest days, by streamlining meal preparation and doing away with the need to cook. Every dish, from light salads to filling sandwiches and healthy breakfast bowls, is painstakingly prepared to provide the most flavour and nutrients with the least amount of work.
Chia Seeds Cucumber Raita
Ingredients:
½ cup low-fat curd
100g cucumber
2 tbsp soaked chia seeds
Coriander leaves
Green chili
Roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
Black salt to taste
Method:
Grate the cucumber and finely chop the coriander leaves and green chili. In a bowl, whisk together the curd, grated cucumber, soaked chia seeds, chopped coriander leaves, green chili, roasted cumin powder, salt, and black salt until well combined.Serve chilled as a refreshing and nutritious accompaniment to your meals.
Salad for Weight Loss
Ingredients
3 tomatoes
1 cup lettuce
60g paneer
2 tsp olive oil (optional)
1 tbsp pomegranate (optional)
Dill leaves
Salt to taste
Chilli flakes
Crushed garlic
Method:
Chop the tomatoes, lettuce, and paneer into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss together the chopped tomatoes, lettuce, paneer, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, dill leaves, salt, chilli flakes, and crushed garlic until well combined. Serve as a light and nutritious meal option, perfect for aiding weight loss efforts.
Weight Loss Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 tbsp hung curd
2 whole wheat bread slices
1/2 tbsp sweet corn
10g gherkins (optional)
1/5 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp sesame seeds
1 lettuce leaf
15g cucumber
1 tbsp onion
Oregano to taste
Chilli flakes to taste
Salt to taste
Method:
Spread hung curd on one side of each bread slice. Layer sweet corn, sliced gherkins (if using), lettuce leaf, cucumber slices, and onion slices on one bread slice. Sprinkle sesame seeds, oregano, chilli flakes, and salt on top. Place the other bread slice on top to form a sandwich. Cut the sandwich into halves or quarters and serve as a wholesome and satisfying meal option.
Sauteed Vegetables
Ingredients:
¼ cup French beans
1 onion
1 tomato
2 tbsp capsicum
6 mushrooms
2 tbsp carrot
100g tofu
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sweet corn
Salt to taste
Green chili garlic
Roasted cumin powder
Black pepper powder
Method:
Chop all the vegetables and tofu into bite-sized pieces. Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add French beans, capsicum, carrot, mushrooms, tofu, and sweet corn to the pan. Season with salt, green chilli garlic, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder. Stir-fry until the vegetables are cooked through and tender. Serve hot as a flavourful and nutritious dish, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Oats Breakfast
Ingredients
3 tbsp rolled oats
1 tsp chia seeds
1 small banana
1 tbsp blueberries or raisins
1 tbsp maple syrup
1.5 tsp peanut butter
1/2 tsp hemp hearts
Almonds (optional)
1/2 cup water
Method:
In a bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, mashed banana, blueberries or raisins, maple syrup, peanut butter, hemp hearts, and almonds (if using). Pour water over the mixture and stir until well combined. Microwave the mixture for 2 minutes or until the oats are cooked through. Serve hot as a nutritious and filling breakfast option, perfect for starting your day on a healthy note.
