3 delicious dinners to help with weight loss
Did you know dietary fats play a vital role in regulating metabolism, managing hunger, and supporting the body's ability to burn stored fat effectively and lose weight.
Healthy fats, such as those from nuts, seeds, avocado, and fish, are essential for hormone production and overall health as well as weight loss.
We have so many delicious recipes on the Zing Wellbeing meal plans here are just a few packed with protein to tempt your taste buds.
3 delicious dinners to help with weight loss
Paprika Steak, broccolini and asparagus
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
- 300g beef steaks of your preference
- 1 bunch of broccolini
- 1 bunch asparagus, woody stems removed
- 25g butter
- ¼ cup almonds, roughly chopped
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Method
- Mix half the olive oil and paprika together in a small bowl and season. Rub steaks with olive oil and paprika mix.
- Heat a BBQ plate or heavy based fry pan over highest heat. Once hot, drop in the remaining olive oil and put steaks in straight away. Beware of the sizzle and pop. Cook on 1 side for 2 minutes or until brown and charred and then flip, doing the same on the other side. This should give you a medium rare steak depending on thickness.
- Take out of the pan to rest or cook longer if you prefer well done. Rest steaks for 5 minutes.
- Throw broccolini and asparagus into the hot pan and season well. Toss for a minute and then add the knob of butter and continue to toss until butter is browned and vegetables are just tender.
- Move vegetables to a serving bowl and top with almonds. Serve steak and veg with a side of lemon to squeeze over the top.
Benefits
Beef is a beautiful source of meat protein and teaming it with one of the highest protein vegetables with broccoli is a great combination as broccoli is another cruciferous vegetable which specifically supports liver health.
Asparagus is a great source of inulin which is an insoluble fibre that feeds the good bacteria in your gut and helps keep your bowels regular. If the bugs in your gut are happy and getting the food they need to thrive, you will have less bloating and better overall digestion and liver health.
Nutritional value per Serve
- 652 Kcal
- 39g Protein
- 50g Fat
- 15g Carbs
- 7g Fibre
Air fryer salmon and quinoa recipe
High in lysine, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. While Broccoli supports your liver function and of course, salmon is a luscious omega-rich easy to digest protein source.
Serves 2
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 salmon fillets (340g)
- 2 cups broccoli
Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Rub the salmon with 1/4 of the mustard maple mixture and place in the air fryer. Cook for seven to nine minutes or until flaky and cooked through to your liking. The timing will depend on the thickness of your fillet(s).
- Meanwhile, place the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water and cover. Steam for three to five minutes or until soft.
- Divide the salmon and broccoli evenly between plates. Drizzle the remaining mustard maple dressing over everything
- Serve with with quinoa
Benefits
QUINOA is high in lysine, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin E and B6, riboflavin, niacin and thiamine. This little grain has more calcium than milk, as well as antioxidants, fibre, and iron. It is high in unsaturated fats, low carb and low GI.
Quinoa is a complete food, is high in protein, full of vitamins, gluten and wheat free, and is cholesterol free.
Broccoli supports liver function and therefore digestion as well as providing gut loving fibre and vitamins and minerals.
CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS PER SERVE
- Kcal 507
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 37g
- Fibre 5g
- Protein 41g
Chicken Curry on Zoodles
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 500g chicken breast, cubed
- 1/5 cup coconut milk
- 3 tbsp. coconut flour
- 2 tbsp. turmeric
- 1 tbsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper
- 2x zucchini, spiralized
Method
- In a large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat. Add in the cubed chicken breast and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, coconut flour, turmeric, curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the sauce is your desired thickness, add it to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
- In a separate skillet, add the other half of the avocado oil over low heat and add the spiralized zucchini. Add a lid to steam the zucchini and cook for 5 to 10 minutes on low heat.
- Divide the zucchini noodles between plates. Top with the coconut chicken curry. Enjoy!
Benefits
Zucchini is loaded with nutrients that assist with digestion and can help balance blood sugar levels and hormones. They are high in fibre, vitamin C, magnesium and B vitamins and make a great alternative to pasta in this recipe.
Chicken is among the highest of protein meats with up to 31% protein making it an excellent source of amino acids which are essential for producing neurotransmitters and therefore greater mental health.
Nutritional value Per serve
- 417 Kcal
- 29g Protein
- 27g Fat
- 13g Carbs
- 5g Fibre
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