If you work out in the evening and don't fancy something too heavy for dinner, or maybe you ate too much at lunch, then this is for you!
Most of these recipes are slightly lower in calories and also use light ingredients.
Fresh herbs, chillies and spices аre brilliant ways to add flavour to your dish whilst keeping the calories low.
Chickpeas, lentils and quinoa are great ingredients. They're amazing sources of meat-free protein, and if you buy them pre-cooked, you'll be able to whip up a delicious meal in minutes. I really fell in love with quinoa!
Some of these recipes can be made ahead to save time.
Avocado Quinoa Amazing Salad
In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, and leave for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
Add the rocket, avocado, and tomatoes to the bowl of quinoa and mix, to combine.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and soya light sauce and mix well.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water (240 mL)
- salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup quinoa (135 g), rinsed
- 1 cup fresh rocket (40 g)
- 1 large avocado, pits removed and diced
- 7 cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, pepper, and soya sauce to taste
Nutrition facts: Calories 148, Fat 9g, Carbs 15g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 2g, Protein 3g
| Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Servings | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min. | 0 min. | 2 | 148 |
