tasty low fat meal ideas?

Answer 1

Low Fat Beef Tacos

INGREDIENTS:
8 corn tortillas
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup no-salt added tomato sauce or water
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese (optional)
Fresh salsa or diced tomatoes (optional)
Fat-free sour cream (optional)
Shredded lettuce or green onions (optional)
PREPARATION:
Heat tortillas according to instructions on package and keep warm.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat onion until translucent. On a medium-high heat, cook beef until no longer pink.

Stir in chili powder and cumin, followed by tomato sauce or water, and cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
Divide beef among warmed tortillas and top with cheese, salsa, sour cream and onions.

Serves 4.

Per Serving with cheese: Calories 218, Calories from Fat 65, Total Fat 7.2g (sat 3.3g), Cholesterol 57mg, Sodium 157mg, Carbohydrate 16.2g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 22.1g

Per Serving without cheese: Calories 199, Calories from Fat 53, Total Fat 5.8g (sat 2.4g), Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 99mg, Carbohydrate 16g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 20.4g

Baked Chicken Teriyaki

INGREDIENTS:
8 chicken thighs
1/2 cup teriyaki marinade
2 tsp of fresh grated ginger
1 tbsp clear honey
4 chopped scallions
2 medium red peppers, quartered and seeded
3 small zucchini, cut into quarters lengthwise
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place chicken thighs in a roasting tin in a single layer.

Combine teriyaki marinade with ginger, honey and scallions. Pour over chicken; turn the pieces to coat them evenly.

Bake chicken for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Add vegetables, coating them in the marinade.
Bake for a further 15-20 minutes until chicken and vegetables are tender.

Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 296, Calories from Fat 62, Total Fat 6.9g (sat 1.7g), Cholesterol 141mg, Sodium 878mg, Carbohydrate 21.5g, Fiber 2.3g, Protein 36.9g

Sole with Spinach

Enjoy this light and nutritious baked sole dish with some crusty whole grain bread, or some rice, quinoa or couscous.
INGREDIENTS:
1 6-ounce bag of baby spinach
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 cup of frozen or canned sweet corn
4 6-ounce sole or flounder fillets
Juice of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lay spinach in a glass microwave-safe baking dish. Sprinkle a small amount of water over spinach. Place in microwave and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.

Remove from microwave.
Lay sliced tomatoes on top of spinach, then sprinkle with corn. Place sole fillets on top, tucking thin ends under to ensure even cooking. Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.

Bake uncovered for 16-18 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Serves 4.

Per Serving: Calories 214, Calories from Fat 23, Total Fat 2.5g (sat 0.5g), Cholesterol 84mg, Sodium 176mg, Carbohydrate 13g, Fiber 2.6g, Protein 34.8g

Answer 2

Try making chilli con carne or spag bol with turkey mince instead of beef.
Sushi, grilled fish.
chicken with roasted vegetables in garlic and rosemary.
Curries made with low fat coconut milk.

Answer 3

Try boneless, skinless chicken breasts poached in red wine,chopped tomatoes,garlic and chopped green olives served over fresh pasta.

Answer 4

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HTH,

Diane B.