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You can keep your weight-loss goals while on quarantine. You may not be able to hit your gym right now, but you can enjoy delicious food and keep the pounds at bay. Try one of these weight-loss Instant Pot meals that will satisfy your taste buds and keep your waistline in check.
This vegan-friendly soup is full of flavor and packed with vegetarian-based protein. The cremini mushroom gives the soup an earthy flavor and the coconut milk helps to round it out. But the star of this dish is the wild rice! Wild rice has twice the amount of protein as brown rice, which makes it a healthy substitute for white rice.
You’ll need:
Yellow onion
Carrots
Celery stalks
Garlic, minced
Cremini mushrooms
Dried thyme
Ground sage
Wild rice
Water
Sea salt
Coconut milk
Ground black pepper
Korean Chicken Bowls with Spiralized Peppers
Rice bowls are not off the menu when dieting if eaten in moderation. This Korean inspired chicken bowl is packed full of veggies and lean chicken. It’s so flavorful, you’ll forget that it’s waistline-friendly.
You’ll need:
Soy sauce
Maple syrup
Fresh ginger
Sriracha
Garlic
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Jasmine rice or quinoa
Red bell pepper
Red onion
Fresh baby spinach
Arrowroot starch
Green onions
Sesame seeds
A one-pot dish is always a good thing, especially when it's made with easy to find ingredients. If you've been craving Indian food takeout during quarantine, then you are in luck. This dish is a cinch to throw together and it’s ready in under 35 minutes.
You’ll need:
Yellow onion
Diced tomatoes
Garam masala
Cumin
Coriander
Paprika
Cinnamon
Ginger
Cayenne pepper
Maple syrup
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sea salt
Long-grain white rice
Water
Cauliflower
Carrots
Coconut milk
Pad Thai is another popular take out dish that you probably have a hankering for since quarantine. The good news is that you probably already have most of the ingredients to make this on hand. To keep this one diet-friendly, use whole wheat noodles for extra fiber.
You'll need:
Whole wheat spaghetti (or brown rice spaghetti for gluten-free*)
Water
Natural peanut butter
Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
Maple syrup
Lime juice
Sriracha
Fresh ginger
Garlic
Green or red cabbage
Carrot
Red bell pepper
Snow peas
Green onions
Fresh cilantro
Chopped salted peanuts
