Low Calorie and Vegetarian Recipes - The Delicious Options
Many people tend to sit on the fence when it comes to a decision to switch to healthy diet. This is because they believe that they will have to give up their demand for palate to go for low calorie and vegetarian recipes. Well, the good news is that there are actually tasty alternatives, and I am about to give you two examples.
1. Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
To prepare this dish, you will need:
* 1 can of black beans
* 1/2 of an onion
* 1/2 cup of flour
* 2 slices of bread
* 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon of onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
* salt and pepper
To prepare, follow the steps below:
a) Dice the onion, and saute it for around 4 to 5 minutes until it gets soft.
b) Pour the black beans into a large bowl and mash them until they are almost smooth.
c) Add to the mashed black beans with the sauteed onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt.
d) Crumble up the sliced bread and add them to the mixture.
e) Add the flour to the mixture, a few tablespoons each time. Keep stirring after each addition.
f) Put a small amount of oil into a frying pan, heat it up.
g) Use your hands to scoop some of the mixture out of the bowl, and shape it into a pattie that is about 1/2 thick.
h) Fry the patties until they are firm.
You will be surprised how good these burgers taste.
2. Tofu Scramble
As you may probably know, tofu is used as a substitute for meat in many vegetarian recipes. The tofu scramble can be served as a great alternative to scrambled eggs.
You will need:
* 1 block of tofu, drained and press
* 1/2 yellow onion
* 1/2 green pepper
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
* 1 tablespoon soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
* 2 teaspoons oil or margarine
Here is how to cook:
a) Cut the tofu into one inch cubes, and then use a fork to slightly crumble it.
b) Dice the onion and bell pepper.
c) Add some oil or margarine to a skillet. Set with medium-high heat.
d) Add the onion, green pepper and tofu to the skillet. Cook for 4 or 5 minutes.
e) Add garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, soy sauce, and nutritional yeast to the skillet.
f) Cook the tofu scramble for 6 or 7 minutes, and do not forget to keep stirring all the time. When this finishes, pour the scramble into a plate and get ready to enjoy!
You may also add your favorite vegetables to this tofu scramble, just as what you may do with scrambled eggs. Some common choices include tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and carrots.
If you just give a try to these two recipes, you will be convinced that low calorie and vegetarian recipes do not have to be bland or boring. In fact, there are thousands of vegetarian dishes out there that are tasty, easy to make, and yet good for your health.
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