Being on a diet doesn’t mean that you must restrict yourself to bland and boring meals. In fact, with the help of a few simple high impact ingredients such as herbs, spices and barbecue sauce, you can create low-calorie dishes that are bursting with bold flavors.

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Studies have demonstrated that adding herbs can help you expand your food palette without added calories while reducing the intake of salt, fat, and sugar you may use without losing flavor, thereby aiding weight loss. Moreover, Dihydrocapsiate, a compound found in chilies and peppers, boosts your body’s fat-burning capacity.   Considering the aforementioned benefits, having boldly flavored foods is clearly a great idea if you’re looking to lose weight.

Read on for some low calorie and easy-to-prepare bold recipes , that you can easily incorporate into your weight loss program.

Spicy Sprouts Salad

 
This low fat, plant-based dish is low-carb and protein-rich . It can work wonders for your weight loss regime.

Ingredients:

• 1-2 cups of boiled green gram sprouts.
• One onion chopped finely
• One tomato chopped finely
• One boiled potato chopped finely
• Tamarind and green  (both optional)
• Pinch of cumin seeds powder
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder or Green chilies to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons of corn flakes or muesli (optional)

How to prepare:
Make sure the sprouts are boiled till they become soft, but not mushy. Refrigerate the sprouts. Mix all the dry spices in a large bowl and add sprouts. Garnish with coriander leaves and chutney. Sprinkle cornflakes or muesli if required. Mix well. Serve immediately.

Mango – Avocado Salsa

Another great healthy and delicious bold recipe.

Ingredients:

• One mango chopped finely
• 1-2 avocados chopped
• A few lettuce leaves
• Salt to taste
• A few drops of olive oil
• One spoon mayonnaise (optional)
• One spoon lemon juice
• A pinch of black pepper

How to prepare:
Chop and dice mangoes, avocados in a large bowl. Roughly chop lettuce leaves. Now add salt, black pepper, and mayonnaise if you like it. Add a few drops of olive oil and lemon juice. Give all the ingredients a good toss. Serve it chilled.

Boiled and Scrambled Eggs

 
Eggs are a staple for many people as they are rich sources of proteins and good fats. Boiled eggs are especially good for your health.

Ingredients:

• A few boiled eggs
• One onion finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Green chillies
• Peri-peri sauce

How to prepare:
Boil water in a wok, add eggs to the boiling water and let them cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Let the eggs cool. Then, break open the egg shells and cut them in half. Add chopped onions and sprinkle salt, green chillies and toss them in peri-peri sauce.

Fruit Sandwich

 
Most people prefer a vegetable or meat sandwich. But these can sometimes be unhealthy as they are full of calories . To cut down on harmful fatty acids and carbohydrates, use fruits instead of vegetables in your sandwiches.

Ingredients:

•          One block of sandwich bread
•          A few slices of cucumber
•          A few slices of tomatoes
•          A few slices of strawberries
•          Finely chopped kiwis
•          Fruits of your choice
•          A pinch of salt
•          A pinch of black pepper
•          One cube of butter/mayonnaise/or margarine

How to prepare:
Take a few slices of sandwich bread. Melt butter and spread on both sides. If you prefer mayonnaise or margarine, you can apply it on bread instead. Slice and cut fruits of your choice. Sprinkle and season the chopped fruits with salt and black pepper. Put the chopped and sliced fruits on the bread slice. Cut halves from edge to edge. Serve chilled.

Mushroom Toast

Mushrooms are rich in proteins, and they help to maintain your weight loss regime.

Ingredients:

• Few slices of mushrooms boiled and cut into two halves
• One finely chopped onion
• Brown bread
• Sandwich spread as per taste and choice
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of black pepper
• One cube butter
• A pinch of herbs

How to prepare:
In a wok, add butter and sauté chopped onions till they turn translucent pink. Now sauté mushrooms. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and mix well. On the bread slice, spread either butter or margarine evenly. You can also toast the bread slice to make it crisp and crunchy. Now top the slice with sautéed mushrooms. Serve immediately.

Try the aforementioned bold recipes, to not only give your taste buds a treat but also give a significant boost to your weight loss efforts.

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