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In advance in the video: The best plant-based protein suppliers
If you want to lose a few kilos, you should focus on protein-rich dishes. They are delicious, keep you full for a long time AND make you slim.
Do you want a tight body without annoying rolls on the hips and bottom? You can now combat the annoying winter fat in a targeted manner: with our specialand delicious protein-rich recipes. From now on it's time to bring on the protein!
Protein-rich recipes: This is why proteins are important
Food rich in protein offers many advantages: it fills you up for a long time, tastes good and helps you lose weight because it stimulates fat burning. Especially in the evening, you should opt for protein recipes instead of bread.
Protein is an extremely important building block for the metabolic processes in the body. Therefore, you can choose high-protein, low-fat foods. Protein-rich recipes are also a large part of the number one diet trend.
Perfect for all low carb fans
means low in carbohydrates and means that pasta, rice, potatoes or bread take a back seat in the diet and protein-rich foods make a major appearance. These include meat and fish, dairy products, but also eggs and legumes.
Combine fish, meat, egg dishes or tofu with a large portion of vegetables or salad. This means your body is sufficiently supplied with all vitamins and minerals.
Book tip:If you want to change your diet or are simply looking for protein-rich, healthy recipes, we recommend “The Low Carb Cookbook for Losing Weight”. It not only contains many delicious dishes to cook, but also a challenge that should make it possible to lose weight in four weeks.You can find the low carb cookbook on Amazon here*
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Protein-rich recipes: vegetable frittata
You need:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 200 grams baby spinach, chopped
- 3 large eggs (complete)
- Egg whites from 5 large eggs
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 slices of mozzarella
- 4 slices of whole wheat toast
And this is how it works:
Heat olive oil in a large pan with a lid. Sauté the shallots in it and place in a bowl. Add spinach, eggs and egg whites and beat everything with a fork.
Heat the pan and pour in the egg mixture and sprinkle with the tomatoes. Place the lid on the pan and cook over medium heat for five to ten minutes. Spread the mozzarella over it and let it melt for a minute. Cut the frittata into quarters and serve with whole wheat toast.
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Protein-rich recipes: avocado wrapped in bacon
You need:
- 4-6 strips of lean bacon
- 1 Avocado
- 75 grams of cane sugar
- 1 tsp chili powder
And this is how it works:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In a small bowl, mix cane sugar and chili powder. Line the baking tray with baking paper.
Slice the avocado and halve it. Cut bacon into pieces and wrap each piece of avocado with it. Roll the packets in brown sugar and place them on the baking paper.
Bake in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes. Place the avocado packets on a plate and insert a toothpick into each as a pick.
Protein-rich recipes: Spicy bean stew
You need:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 mushrooms, diced
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 Can of Tomato
- 1 can of tomato soup
- 150ml water
- 1 cube of vegetable broth
- 1 TL Oregano
- Salt
- Pfeffer
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 TL Crème fraîche
And this is how it works:
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté the onions and carrots in it for a few minutes. Add garlic, zucchini and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes. Stir in all the beans, tomatoes, tomato soup, water and vegetable stock.
Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 – 30 minutes. Finally, fold in the parsley and crème fraîche and serve.
I hope you enjoy my protein-rich recipes. Bon appetit!
