Weight Loss Recipes

A Good Variety Of Foods Makes Dieting Easy

There is a misconception among the general population that weight loss recipes are typically bland and boring. The truth of the matter is that many recipes are tasty and flavorful – and healthy for you.  Part of the trick with losing weight and cooking healthier is simply changing the way you cook.

Broiling, grilling, and steaming your food helps retain the nutritional value that is lost when you use other cooking methods.  Have no fear though. Here are a few healthy recipes that promote good eating and weight loss for you to enjoy.
Cumin-Roasted Almonds

These are great for filling in your daily snack intake and staving off the munchies.  They only have 58 calories per tablespoon serving and are easy to make.
2 cups of whole blanched almonds
2 teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons of ground cumin
_ teaspoon of salt, or however much you wish to use to taste
º teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the ingredients on a baking pan until well mixed and then back for about twenty-five minutes or until lightly toasted. Let them cool on a wire rack. You can use cayenne pepper and curry powder in place of the cumin and black pepper for a spicy variation.  The almonds will keep in an airtight container for up to three days.

Lamb Kebab Over Salad

A dish straight from the Mediterranean, this recipe is a total of 556 calories and uses two of Ayhan’s dressing and marinades for its unique flavor.

4 ounces of lean lamb that has been cubed into 6 pieces
_ cup of ripe tomatoes, diced
_ cup of cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons of Ayhan’s Lemon & Herb Dressing & Marinade
1 cup of raw spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons of Ayhan’s Lite Mediterranean Vinaigrette Dressing

Prepare your open flame grill or preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.  Marinate the lamb cubes in the lemon and herb dressing and refrigerate for 15 minutes.  Arrange them on a skewer and grill for five minutes on each side or cook about ten minutes in the oven.  Toss all of the other ingredients together with the vinaigrette dressing and serve.

Healthy Bread Pudding

A favorite at Christmas time, this dessert is usually filled with calories, fat and flavor.  Now there is a version that is still heavy on the flavor, but without the calories and fat, coming in at only 176 calories per serving (compared to 276 in the original!).

2 cups of 1% milk
1 cup of low-fat buttermilk
2 cups of egg substitute
1 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla
4-1/2 slices of whole wheat bread
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of sugar
1/2 cup of raisins

Take the 4-1/2 slices of whole wheat bread and spread them out along the bottom of a 10x12 baking dish. Set aside. Bring the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit as you combine the first five ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour the mixture over the bread that you prepared. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together and dust it over the bread and milk. Sprinkle the raisins on top and then cover the baking dish with tin foil. Prepare a second larger pan with water and place the bread mixture pan into it so that the water comes half-way up the side. Bake the bread pudding for seventy-five to ninety minutes or until it has set. Take it out of the oven and let cool until it is warm enough to serve. If you are preparing this dish for later, refrigerate it once it has cooled