I've always wanted to find the perfect, low-calorie, three-course meal that I can serve to family and friends. What's even greater about this sublime trio of dishes is that the ingredients they contain are fat-burning, so you'll actually be slimming down as you eat! Unbelievable right? The cherry on the cake with them is that they have a preparation time of just five minutes apiece. What more could you possibly want during these hot summer months? Here's how to make this fantastic meal:
Entrée: White Bean & Herb Hummus with Crudites
Hummus is a delicious, summery healthy snack that's even better when you make it yourself! Try this incredibly easy (and healthy) recipe to whet your appetite:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Calories: 150
Ingredients
• 1/4 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp. chopped chives
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsps. olive oil
• Assorted raw vegetables, such as chopped broccoli florets, sliced green and red peppers, and baby carrots
Preparation
1. Combine the white beans, chives, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
2. Mash the aforementioned ingredients with a fork until a smooth, even consistency is achieved.
3. Serve your home-made hummus with raw vegetables of your choice.
Main: Grilled Chicken Cutlets with Summer Succotash
This super-healthy and colorful dish makes a perfect summer main course. Here's how to make it:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Calories: 380
Ingredients
• 4 chicken cutlets (approx. 1lb in weight), seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed
• ½ cup corn
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• 1 tbsp. grated Parmesan
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• Lemon wedges
• Wheat rolls
Preparation
1. Place a grill pan over high heat.
2. Place the chicken cutlets on the heated grill pan and grill until cooked through. Remember to turn them over halfway through – total cooking time should be 3-4 minutes.
3. While the cutlets are cooking, place the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to begin making the succotash.
4. Add in the baby lima beans, corn and grape tomatoes. Cook and toss occasionally until the tomatoes burst.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
6. Serve the chicken cutlets with the succotash to one side, a lemon wedge and a wheat roll.
Sweet treats shouldn't make you feel guilty. With its low calorie count and healthy ingredients, this one certainly won't:
Prep time: 5 minutes (needs chilling in refrigerator before serving)
Calories: 450
Ingredients
• ¾ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cups sliced mixed plums, peaches, and nectarines
• ¾ cup puffed rice cereal
• 2 tbsp. walnuts and almonds, toasted and chopped
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey
Preparation
1. In a tall 4-cup container or jar, layer half the yogurt, fruit, cereal, nuts, flaxseed and syrup.
2. Repeat step 1 with the remaining half of the ingredients and top off with syrup.
3. Refrigerate for up to 5 hours and serve.
Note that this recipe only makes one serving, so double, treble our quadruple the amount of ingredients if you’re making this for multiple people.
Content Source: Health.com
A Chicken Parmesan Casserole That is Simple and Delicious
This recipe will guide you through all the steps required to make a delicious chicken Parmesan casserole
These Snacks Are Both Delicious and Healthy! Try Them Out!
People associate snacking with being unhealthy, but the following 6 snacks taste great and are also good for you.
Delicious Meets Healthy with This Honey Chipotle Chicken
This recipe will show you how to make a delicious honey chipotle chicken.
Fight a Cold with Food: Orange Chicken Salad
Debbie W. from the tlvfoodie.co blog shares her cold & flu-fighting recipe for orange chicken salad
5 Delicious and Healthy Recipes You Can Make with Beets
Recipes centered around beetroot
The Secrets of Indian Cuisine: How to Stay Healthy.
In India, they’ve long understood what the healthiest foods are for prevents dangerous diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, learn about them yourself now!
9 Great Dressing Ideas to Freshen Up Your Salad
Hungry for some juicy salad dressing ideas to spice up your salad? These simple and healthy recipes are just what you need for inspiration!
Make Delicious Meatloaf Using This Simple Recipe!
This recipe teaches you how to make the most tender, most delicious meatloaf that you have ever had.
Impress Your Guests With This Easily Made Apple Swan!
A simple and easy way to beautify any set table with beautiful little apple swans!
A Formula For Whipping Up Healthy 20-Minutes Meals
This video offers a delightfully simple solution for busy people - a go-to formula for healthy 20-minute meals.
THIS is Why I Love Italian Cuisine!
What makes the Italian cuisine one of the best in the world? Watch and learn.
Here's How You Can Dice Green Onions Like a Professional
Prepare to take your cooking skills to the next level by learning about the correct way to dice green onions.
GUIDE: Which Pasta Shape Works Best with Which Sauce?
Pasta shapes aren't just a matter of aesthetics, as different shapes lend themselves to different sauces. Here's what you need to know.
This Broccoli Soup Has Cancer-Fighting Properties
This creamy broccoli soup is not only delicious, but it also has cancer-fighting properties. Follow this recipe to learn how to make this tasty dish.
10 Piping Hot Soups to Keep You Warm Throughout Winter
These soups are amazingly tasty, and will keep you warm on a cold winter's day. Yet the most amazing thing is that they are all under 300 calories.
You Won't Believe What This Healthy Bread is Made of...
Wow, have you tried these new veggie flatbread recipes?! They are healthy, tasty, gorgeous and easy. Those are a few of my favorite things.
11 Unexpected Health Benefits of Drinking Whisky
If you thought whisky was nothing more than an alcoholic drink, you were mistaken. This video will detail the various health benefits you can reap by drinking whisky in moderation.
Here's How to Make the Tastiest Salad Dressing!
These charts briefly explain how best to go about making a variety of delicious salad dressings.
Consuming Too Much of These Healthy Foods Can Be Deadly
While they may appear to be healthy on the surface, you may be surprised to discover just how fatal these 6 foods can be.
I Hope These Essential Kitchen Tips Make Your Life Easier
These tips will make you a master of your kitchen.
6 Delicious and Special Soup Recipes That’ll Warm Your Body
The cold winter days that stimulate the senses are perfect for trying these 6 simple, delicious, soul-warming soup recipes.
Enjoy Guilt-Free, Delicious Brownies With This Great Recipe
This is a sweet brownie treat you'll definitely want to try - delicious, guilt-free four-ingredient brownies! Read the recipe here.
This Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese is Simply Delicious
Home-made macaroni and cheese is much tastier than that which you can buy in a store. By using a slow cooker, you can make the tastiest macaroni and cheese ever.
Try This Easy Yet Heavenly Almond and Pastry Dessert Recipe
At a glance, the pastry may look complicated to make, but it is actually quite easy. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make it.
Which Wine Pairs Well with Which Cheese? Here’s the Guide
Pairing the perfect wine to a slab of cheese is an art form that can truly elevate the taste of both. Here's how it's done.
Learn How to Roast Peanuts in a Microwave 3 Simple Ways
Find out how to to microwave roasted peanuts and how to make them taste better with some yummy seasoning options.
Guide: The Right Seasoning Can Do Wonders!
A steak is easy to make. A well seasoned one, though, can make all the difference.
15 Warming Soup Recipes Perfect for Cold Weather
If the cold days are upon you and you’re ready to treat yourself with a special, yet very healthy meal, prepare one of these 15 warming soups
These Halloween Cupcakes Are Simply the Best!
Halloween is always a fun time of year, but it's about to become more delicious and more fun thanks to this gorgeous trio of cupcakes! Here's the recipe.
18 Common Baking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you like fresh pastry, but your baking attempts have been less than successful, there's a good chance you're "guilty" of these 18 common baking mistakes.
5 Best Ways to Prepare Fish While Keeping them Nutritious
In this article, we'll explore the eight most common ways of preparing fish and their effects on this beloved and healthy food.
Make Much Better Eggs With These 10 Awesome Tips
You may think you're able to cook eggs well, but these tips will simply take your ability to a whole new level. Learn how to cook eggs right in this post.
This Is How Long You Can Freeze These Foods For!
We all know that freezing food prevents it from rotting. Here's a complete guide to how long you can let different foods stay frozen until they go bad!
Cook the Juiciest Chicken Breasts Ever With This Recipe
Chicken breasts are easy to cook, but they need to be cooked properly to be enjoyed. This recipe will ensure you cook the tastiest chicken breasts imaginable.
This Is Arguably the Tastiest Carrot Cake You'll Ever Make
Carrot cake is such a wonderful dessert that even people who dislike the funny-shaped root vegetable can't resist it. This easy-to-follow recipe will show you how to make a delicious carrot cake.
Make a Delicious and Unexpected Dessert: Apple Blossoms!
It's time to impress your guests with a dessert that isn't just sweet and delicious, but also stunning to look at!
The KFC Secret Recipe Cat Is Out of the Bag - Here it Is
Colonel Sanders' nephew reveals the original secret recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken.
We Bet You've Never Tasted Potatoes As Delicious As These
These are the best potatoes you have ever tasted!
These Quick Snacks Are Proven To Be Healthy and Cheap
A video from John Hopkins University shows us that healthy food doesn't have to be a burden on your bank account or your watch. These easy and affordable snacks can help keep you moving.
This Crispy Lemon Pie Is Made From Just One Batter!
It's hard to believe how this delicious dessert's creamy filling and perfect crunchy crust is made. Take a look and save the recipe.
Avocados Are Incredibly Versatile, as These 6 Recipes Show
Avocados are more versatile than you ever imagined, and I'm sure these 6 recipes will make you want to include them in your diet from hereon.
An Innovative Twist Using Eggs for a Healthy Breakfast Idea
Eggs are one of my favorite food. They are so versatile and can be used in a number of ways. Check out this innovative recipe.
Ancient Recipe Corner: Old Timey Festive Buttered Beer
Whip out your pewter pots for this medieval recipe! We'll be making buttered beer, with a non-alcoholic version included.
Love Ginger Ale? Maybe It's Time You Made Your Own...
2 easy to make recipes for organic ginger ale and ginger beer
A COLLECTION of Recipes for 12 Delicious Fish Dishes
Humans have been cooking fish for thousands of years, and some countries completely depended on fish for food. We've collected our very best fish recipes here for you to enjoy.
6 Mistakes We Make When Making Scrambled Eggs
If you want to make the perfect scrambled egg, follow these 6 simple tips.
Surprise Your Sweetheart With a Valentine’s Day Breakfast
All of these recipes are simple in preparation, but very different in taste and food preferences. Find the perfect one for your special someone...