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Baked Parmesan Zucchini
Light, fresh, and flavorful! This is a great dish to make when you crave something with a little more substance. It’s effortless to make and only takes about 20 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini (about 1¼ pounds), cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheeseÂ
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss zucchini with oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a pan or baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes; remove from oven. Turn over pieces of zucchini, then spoon breadcrumbs evenly over the top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Makes four servings.
Baked Lemon Parmesan Tilapia
This is an incredibly light fish dish with a beautiful lemon flavor, perfect for when you’re in the mood for something fresh! This healthy dish takes about 25 minutes to prepare and will leave your mouth watering.
Ingredients:
- 4 tilapia fillets (about 4 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup seasoned breadcrumbsÂ
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange fish in a single layer on a pan or baking sheet. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle mixture over fish; turn to coat both sides. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, and thyme in another small bowl. Spoon crumb mixture evenly over fish. Lightly spray tops of fillets with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Makes four servings.
Grilled Sirloin Kabobs
This recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds with the perfect blend of seasonings. Prepare this dish in 15 minutes or less with simple ingredients, and feel free to add in others you might have on hand! This kabob recipe serves four.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauceÂ
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or canola oil (optional)
Directions:
Soak eight wooden skewers in water for at least 10 minutes. On each of (15-inch) skewers, alternately thread steak, bell peppers, and onion, leaving ¼-inch between pieces. Brush kabobs evenly with soy sauce; set aside. Stir together vinegar, dijon mustard, and oil in a small bowl. Set aside. Grill kabobs over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until the desired degree of doneness. Brush kabobs with vinegar mixture and grill for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender, turning frequently. Transfer kabobs to a platter; keep warm.
Conclusion
Whatever your situation may be, you can make tasty weight loss recipes in many different ways to suit individual needs. These dishes are all uniquely flavored and easy to prepare for busy lifestyles. Don’t feel stuck eating plain boring food. There are so many wonderful flavors out there just waiting to be discovered! Try these recipes today and enjoy the variety of flavors while also helping to shed some of those extra pounds!
