Vegan Ideas, or also known as vegetable diet, are gaining popularity nowadays. But have you tried this plant-based diet yet?
Known for being a wonderful approach to eating, Veganism, or vegan, is also about focusing on whole foods with plenty of vegetables.
It also aims at satisfying your cravings without having the guilt of getting more pounds.
So, if you are looking for healthy recipes and ideas, here are 4 healthy and easy vegan recipes for weight loss that you can add to your weight loss diet.
Vegan Ideas: The 4 Recipes
Spaghetti with vegetables recipe 270 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients:
1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti
1 small white zucchini
1 clove garlic 1 tsp olive oil
1/4 medium white onion
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 small aubergine eggplant
3 tbsp water
1 small tomato
1 tbsp chopped parsley salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp permesan cheese
Preparation
Cook pasta according to package directions. And also heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
Then, add also garlic, onion, zucchini aubergine and also peppers. Also add 3 tbsp water, cover and cook for a few minutes on low heat until tender.
Also, add the chopped tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper, and dried oregano.
Then, add also cooked pasta. And serve also with Parmesan cheese on top enjoy!
Easy Veggies Recipe
Easy vegetarian Lentil recipe 270 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
1/4 white onion chopped
One clove garlic minced
1 tsp olive oil
One small carrot cut into squares
1 small white zucchini and cut into Squares
1/4 red bell pepper and then chopped
1/3 cup lentils
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup water (add more water in needed)
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cumin salt and black pepper to taste
1 bay leave
1/2 tbsp parsley and finely chopped
Preparation
In a pot on medium high heat, also olive oil and saute onion and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
And, also add the rest of your ingredients and also turn the heat up to high and bring everything to a rapid boil.
And once it starts boiling, also turn the heat down to a low simmer and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, until lentils are cooked through.
Likewise, top with fresh parsley, serve and enjoy!
Vegan Ideas: Low Calories Recipes
Chickpea and tomato quinoa 290 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
One medium tomato, and chopped
1/4 cup quinoa
1 clove garlic, and finely chopped
1/4 white onion, and chopped
1 tsp tomato paste
1/8 tsp paprika
1 oz spinach
1/4 yellow bell pepper
2 oz cooked chickpeas
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper salt and black pepper
1 tbsp black olives
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Preparation
Bring salted water with quinoa to a boil in a pot over high heat. Also, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
Heat up the oil in a large frying pan. Also add chopped onion, garlic, yellow pepper and fry on a low heat until soft.
Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and all spices. Then, cover the pan with a lid and also gently simmer until tomato has turned into sauce.
And add spinach and cover again until spinach is wilted, stir in cooked chickpeas, olives and let them warm through.
Then, also serve with cooked quinoa topped with chopped parsley.
Rice Meal Idea
Veggie Fried Rice 240 calories (1 serving)
Ingredients
1 medium carrot, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup brown rice
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 red bell pepper, chopped salt, and black pepper
1/8 tsp chili powder
one-eight dried oregano
2 tbsp tomato sauce
1/8 tsp cumin
6 grape tomatoes
1 medium green onion
1 tsp cilantro, finely chopped
Preparation
Cook the rice in water first until done. And also heat a skillet with oil over medium heat.
And also add bell pepper and carrot and cover until carrot is tender. Likewise, season also with salt and pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano.
Likewise, add cooked rice and also mix to combine. Also, add tomato sauce, sliced tomatoes, and green onions.
And serve topped with chopped cilantro.
And there you go! We do hope you also like all these vegan meals. Happy eating!
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