Summer Slim-Down Recipes for Quick Weight Loss
Does the summer heat have you in a funk? If so, try these refreshing, simple meal ideas to keep you charged and keep your weight loss steady.
Beat the Heat! Turn off the oven and turn on your slow-cooker.
Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tbsp lemon juice or the juice from ½ a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
- In a bowl, mix the oregano, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture onto the chicken. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken in butter for 3 minutes on each side. Place chicken in slow-cooker.
- In the same skillet mix the water, lemon juice, garlic and bouillon. Bring the mixture to a boil and then pour over the chicken in the slow-cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours. Add the parsley to the slow-cooker 15 minutes before the end of the cook time.
Serves 6
Per Serving: 193 calories, 1 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 360 mg sodium, and 30 grams of protein.
Fire and Ice Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 5 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thinly in rings
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- 6 tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp mustard seed
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
Directions:
- In large bowl combine the tomatoes and onion; set aside.
- In a small sauce pan, combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seed and cayenne. Bring to a boil; let boil for 1 minute.
- Pour mixture over tomatoes and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add cucumber; toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Serves 8
Per Serving: 72 calories, 1 g fat, 17 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 15 mg sodium.
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