All of the follow recipes are suitable since they are little in calories and fat. The dilemma with going on this diet is that your standard, daily cookbooks temporarily become ineffective. Though, there are formulas or recipes that can be personalized, and several that have been produced exclusively for this diet.
Foil Baked Fish
Easy and satisfying twist on fish.
-3 ½ oz fish
-Juice of ½ of a lemon
-Salt, pepper, and dill to taste
Put fish in foil (large enough to wrap around and seal). Drizzle with lemon juice and zest some of the rind around the fish. Season with salt, pepper, and dill. Bake in oven at 350 degrees Centigrade until cooked through.
Lively Citrus Basil Chicken
This dish is simple to throw together and is ideal dinner for the rest of the family who isn’t even on the diet!
-3 ½ oz 99% fat free chicken trimmed of visible fat
-3 ½ oz chopped tomatoes
-1 orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
-Juice from ½ lemon
-Basil (fresh or dried), as desired
-Salt and pepper, as needed
Place a medium-sized skillet onto stove top; coat with cooking spray. Add chicken and lightly coat with salt and pepper; drizzle with lemon juice and extra water, if needed. Cook 3-4 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, chopped orange, and basil. Simmer on low, for desired amount of marinating time, turning halfway through. Serve chicken on lettuce leaves.
Shish Kabobs
This is not a cut and dry recipe; there are a lot of variations with which to experimentation!
-Chunks of lean chicken or shrimp
-Onion, tomato chunks or cherry tomatoes
-Vegetables of choice
Put all on skewers. Season with herbs and lemon juice prior to grilling. Grill until cooked thoroughly.
Sweet ‘n Sour Lemonade
Perfect for any time of day!
-1 quart water
-1 lemon (juice only)
-2 packets calorie free natural sweetener
-Ice cubes
-Lemon slices, for garnish
Place water in a pitcher. Add the lemon juice and sweetener; stir. Add desired amount of ice. Garnish with sliced lemons.
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