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Warm weather means it’s time for light and easy meals. Get your summer grub on without packing on the fat. If you’re at a loss for what to whip up this week, try one of these delicious recipes that will trim your waistline and satisfy your taste buds.
If you are craving something fresh and spicy, make your own steak fajitas for dinner. This features lean hanger steak and is bursting with flavor. Serve with fresh bell peppers, avocado, and plenty of cilantro. These fajitas are sure to be a weekly favorite.
You'll need:
Steak Fajitas seasoning
Garlic
Olive oil
Cilantro
Hanger, skirt or flank steak
Butter
Sweet onion
Kosher salt
Red bell pepper seeded
Orange bell pepper
Lime
Avocado
Flour tortillas
This dish is inexpensive, healthy, easy to make, and best of all delicious! There’s no need for takeout when you can whip your own lettuce wraps at home. Featuring lean chicken breasts seasoned with fiery Sichuan peppercorns, you’ll forget you’re dieting when you are eating this good.
You’ll need:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fresh ginger
Garlic
Toasted (dark) sesame oil
Reduced-sodium tamari
Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
Chinese chili oil
Sichuan peppercorns
Sugar
Boston lettuce
English cucumber
Carrot and/or radish
Scallions
Toasted sesame seeds
Keto Seared Ginger-Cumin Swordfish With Blueberry-Avocado Salsa
Fish is always a good thing to have in your diet, especially when it comes to losing weight. Not only is it loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but it’s also a great source of protein. This seared swordfish is toped with a delicious blueberry-avocado salsa to give the meaty fish a burst of summery flavor. The ingredients for this recipe are simple, fresh, and delicious.
You’ll need:
Swordfish fillets
Lime juice
Fresh ginger
Olive oil
Ground cumin
Sea salt
Fresh blueberries
Orange or red bell pepper
Cilantro
Avocado
This Mediterranean-inspired spicy egg dish is perfect for breakfast or for a post-workout dinner. This recipe features more than 20 grams of protein and nearly 40 percent of your recommended fiber for the day; and it’s inexpensive to make. This may be your new go-to diet meal.
You’ll need:
Olive oil
Garlic
White onion
Chickpeas
Diced tomatoes
Cumin
Cinnamon
Paprika
Red pepper flakes
Swiss or red chard
6 eggs
Fresh basil
