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It’s the season of new resolutions and new beginnings. Of course, dieting and weight loss are some of the major resolutions this year. Maybe you are trying to lose the extra kilos you gained during quarantine or trying to start a healthy lifestyle. Everybody assumes healthy eating means giving up on delicious food. But, no! Becoming healthier is a major step. It must be done step by step and gradually. According to research by the Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 46% of people who made New Year’s resolutions were successful. This is why over half of the people who set a goal for the New Year will fail. This, however, should not hinder your resolutions. Instead, you should make more effort to sustain it.
Here are five recipes that are both quick and easy to make. These recipes are healthy and delicious. It is very easy to follow and fun to try. In this way, you can replace your unhealthy food with these five recipes and make the best out of 2021.
1. Watermelon Smoothie
Yummy Watermelon Smoothie is a quick, light, sweet, and refreshing drink. It is just made in two minutes. Watermelon antioxidants including vitamin C may support prevent cancer by battling against free radicals. Ever available watermelon is not only loaded with benefits but also can be easily accessible everywhere.
Time Taken – 3 minutes
Serves – 2
Ingredients
2 cups chopped watermelon
Chia seeds
Lemon Juice
Strawberry(optional)
1 cup Greek or natural yogurt
Some ice cubes
Recipe
1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Sprinkle Chia seeds above.
3. Serve it and enjoy.
2. Cauliflower & Oats Tikki
The Tikkis are usually made with mashed potatoes by binding a variety of ingredients. Now you can use low-calorie cauliflower mixed with fiber-rich oats! In combination with colorful vegetables, two special ingredients make a top-quality Tikki that is delightful and wholesome to you.
Time Taken – 3 minutes
Serves – 2
Ingredients
2 cups finely chopped and blanched cauliflower
1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup oats flour, refer to a handy tip
3 1/4 tsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped and boiled french beans
1/2 cup finely chopped and boiled carrots
1 tsp green chili paste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 1/2 tsp dried mango powder
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp chaat masala
Recipe
1. In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tsp of oil; add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes on medium flame.
2. Take the onions in a deep bowl, add the cauliflower, the beans, and the carrot, combine well with a potato masher and mash slowly.
3. Add all the other prepped ingredients and blend well with cauliflower and hold back 10 minutes. The oats then consume all their flavors.
4. Divide the blend into 16 equal parts and form a 50 mm (2") flat circle Tikki for each Tikki
5. Heat the Tava and add 1⁄4 tsp of oil.
6. Coat each Tikki with 1/8 tsp of oil on a slow flame, fry until the color of each Tikki is crisp and golden brown.
7. Serve and Enjoy.
3. Beetroot Carrot Sandwich
Now before you think “EWWW! Who and why anyone would put Beetroot in their sandwich” Here me out. This sandwich is colorful, delicious and a healthy dish. Beetroot juice has many health benefits, including increased blood flow and decreased blood pressure. It is a vegetable that has fewer calories and higher nutrition. Try it for yourself and I’m sure you will do this again and again.
Time Taken – 10 minutes
Serves – 2
Ingredients
Wheat bread or Multigrain bread
Beetroot
Carrot
Cheese spread or mayonnaise
Salt and Pepper
Recipe
1. Slice the Beetroot and Carrot into thin strips.
2. Mix it with Cheese spread or mayonnaise as required in a bowl.
3. Add pepper and salt as desired.
4. Spread the mixture generously on side of the bread.
5. Spread Cheese spread or mayonnaise on the other side.
6. Toast the bread using oil or butter (using oil is a healthier choice).
7. Toast it till turns golden brown.
4. Bean Sprouts & Capsicum Salad
Calcium laded fresh bean sprouts in a spicy dressing. Bean sprouts and capsicum together also lend enough Vitamin C to this salad which aids in enhancing calcium absorption. Bean sprouts have live enzyme content which enhances metabolism and helps digestion.
Time Taken – 10 minutes
Serves – 2
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
1/4 cup thinly sliced capsicum
Salt to taste
2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp coarsely crushed roasted peanuts
Recipe
1. In a little pan heat the oil, add the garlic, and sauté for 15 seconds on a medium flame.
2. Take off the flame and keep slightly cool.
3. Add a combination of vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili peanuts, and peanuts. Only keep it aside.
4. In a bowl mix the Bean sprouts, capsicum, and spicy salt and toss well. Refrigerate immediately for some time and serve chilled.
5. Pineapple and Vegetable Stir- Fry
This Pineapple Stir Fry has all the flavors you can ask for. It is salty, sweet, sour, and spicy. With the first bite, you'll be addicted! Pineapple contains Vitamin C as well as Manganese. It is necessary as it helps the immune system. Carrots are good for your eyes and can significantly reduce cancer risk.
Time Taken – 15 minutes
Serves – 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup Pineapple cubes
1/2 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/2 cup blanched carrot cubes
1/2 cup Zucchini cubes
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup diagonally cut baby corn
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 red capsicum, cut into cubes
1/2 cup thinly sliced spring onions whites
1 tsp dry red chili flakes (paprika)
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion greens
2 tsp soy sauce
Required Salt and Sugar
Recipe
1. Heat the oil in a big non-stick Tava, add the chili flakes and sauté for a few seconds in a medium flame.
2. Add the pineapples cubes, spring onion, carrot, zucchini, bean sprouts, baby corn, cabbage, capsicum, and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 4minutes.
3. Stir with medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes with pineapple juice, soy sauce, and sugar.
4. Serve it right away.
The weight-loss resolutions have now become easier with these recipes. If you are looking for some healthy options check these options. It is obvious where unhealthy eating habits have led us to risk of obesity, Acne, and Anxiety.
“YOU CAN’T CONTROL EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE BUT, YOU CAN CONTROL WHAT YOU PUT IN THE BODY”
After 2020, this is the perfect time to work on you and your body. There are lots of healthylicious ways to start your 2021. Trying these recipes in the blog is perfect to start. Try to keep your diet as much as healthy as possible.