A low calorie diet is generally planned by nutritionist to maintain the glycemic control and have a substantial weight loss.
A low calorie diet is generally a 800- 1200 kcal diet. Thus its very necessary to take a count on every calorie that is being taken. Its a major challenge to make a low calorie diet balanced diet but it can become easy by including multiple low calorie foods with high nutrient value.
Broccoli Zucchini Salad is one such example .It is rich in fibre, protein and various vitamins and minerals and hence can easily be a part of your Low calorie diet.
Broccoli Zucchini Salad (Serves 4) |
Ingredients:- 15 Piece Broccoli Florets
- 1/2 Cup Zucchini Red & Green, cubes
- 1/2 Cup Onion cut into quarters
- 1/2 Cup Carrot diced
- 1/2 Cup Low Fat Paneer (Cottage Cheese) diced
- 1 Tea SpoonGarlic Clove chopped
- 1/2 Tea Spoon White Pepper Powder
- 1 Tea Spoon Oregano
- 1 Tea Spoon Red Chilli Flakes
- 1 Table Spoon Til Seeds (Sesame)
- 1 Tea Spoon Olive Oil
*Add to taste: Salt, Pepper
Recipe: - Steam the Broccoli Florets, Zucchini and Carrots in a steamer or it can be steamed in Idli cooker for 4-5 mins.
- It is done when you can pierce vegetables with a fork.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the Garlic, Onions, Steamed Vegetables and Paneer to it.
- Mix well and saute for 2 mins.
- Sprinkle white Sesame Seeds, Salt, Pepper, Oregano and chilli flakes and mix well.
- Serve hot. You can serve hot with Garlic bread as well.
Nutritional Facts:
Cal Carbs Fat Protein
97 13 3 7 |
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