5 healthy vegan recipes for weight loss
Whether you’ve been practicing a vegan diet for a while now or have recently decided to go on a vegetarian or vegan diet, know that just like any diet, there are healthy and unhealthy ways to fuel yourself. So here we have 5 healthy vegan recipes for weight loss, packed with protein. Packed with fresh veggies and flavor, these are low in fat and calories, perfect for lunch, snacks, or appetizers! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📝 (1.) Chili Recipe 200 calories (1 serving) Ingredients 1 garlic 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 medium yellow onion 1 medium carrot 1 4 medium red 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 5 ounces chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup water 1 bay leaf 2 ounces cooked red beans 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, chopped onion, bell pepper, carrot, and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and oregano. cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomato cubes, vegetable broth, water and bay leaf. Stir the mixture and leave the mixture on a quiet fire. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally and reducing heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer, for 20 minutes. Add the red beans and parsley and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Raise the hot pepper from the fire. Serve garnished with chopped parsley ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ (2) Broccoli Pesto Penne Recipe 310 calories (1 serving) Ingredients: 2 ounces whole wheat 7 ounces broccoli florets 5 basil leaves a handful 1 teaspoon parsley 1 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons salt olive oil black pepper 1 red pepper ℹ️ PREPARATION: In a saucepan of boiling water, cook whole-wheat penne according to package directions. Cook the broccoli in a steamer over boiling water for only 4 to 5 minutes. In a food processor, blend the broccoli with the basil, parsley, and 2 teaspoons oil until finely minced. Add the cheese and 3 tablespoons of the pasta water to loosen the pesto, then whisk. Season to taste. Add the broccoli pesto and mix with the pasta to coat. Add the chilies and stir-fry for 1 minute over high heat, until softened and slightly browned and served. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📝 (3.) Veggie wraps 260 calories (1 serving) 🟢 Ingredients: 1 medium carrot 1/4 medium red pepper 1/4 medium red onion 1 Tbsp cottage cheese 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 whole-wheat tortilla wrap 1 ounce spinach 1 Tbsp pumpkin seed salt and black pepper PREPARATION: Peel and grate the carrots, chop the peppers into strips Peel the onions and chop them into thin rings. In a small bowl, put the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard and mix well. Spread the marinade mixture over the rolls. Put spinach leaves on top. We put carrots, bell peppers and onions, and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and roll the rolls lightly on both sides. Cut the roll in half and serve. Enjoy! ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📝 (4.) Chickpea salad 300 calories (1 serving) 🟢 Ingredients: 2 ounces spinach 3 basil leaves 1 garlic 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 grape tomatoes 3/4 cup canned or cooked chickpeas 1/4 medium red onion 5 salt kalamata olives and black pepper Preparation: In a food processor add spinach, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic And 2 tablespoons of water. Beat for 1 minute until the pesto is smooth, adding another tablespoon of water if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste. Next, prepare the salad by adding the chickpeas, tomatoes, diced onions, and olives to a large bowl. Add pesto sauce until coated and serve evenly. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📝 (5.) Spinach and Strawberry Quinoa Salad 290 calories (1 serving) Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa 2 ounces spinach 3 strawberries 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon a little lemon juice Preparation: In a small saucepan, cook the quinoa according to package. Remove from heat and leave to cool in a bowl. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and serve. ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ ❤️ I hope you like all these easy vegan recipes and don’t forget to follow my Rumble channel for more videos.