Winter has arrived and we all wish to keep ourselves healthy. Fortunately, there are tasty and easy to prepare recipes that can help us stay in shape during the season.
In addition to preparing low-calorie and healthy recipes, you should avoid consuming processed foods and products containing saturated fats. Food is one of the best weapons to maintain our health and well-being during the winter.
Here are 10 healthy recipes to spend the winter healthy!
1. Low Calorie Carrot Soup
Ingredients :
- 800 grams of carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 liter of chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- Salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions :
- Peel and cut the carrots into cubes
- Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces
- Peel the garlic and chop it
- Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots, cumin, coriander and chicken broth
- Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes
- Once the carrots are tender, mash them using a potato masher or blender
- Season with salt, pepper and honey and serve hot
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which is essential for good eye and skin health and good immunity against disease. In addition to being low in calories, this soup is very nutritious and rich in antioxidants.
2. Red cabbage and quinoa salad
Ingredients :
- 200 grams of quinoa
- 2 heads of red cabbage
- 2 carrots
- 2 onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 citron
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water and cook it in a saucepan with 200ml of water
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes
- Peel and dice the carrots, bell pepper and onions
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Peel the red cabbage and cut it into strips
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the cabbage and vegetables for 5 minutes
- Add the cooked quinoa and mix well
- Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper and serve
Quinoa is rich in excellent quality protein and red cabbage is a source of vitamin C and vitamin K. In addition to this, red cabbage is rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which makes it an ideal choice for your health.
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3. Vegetable curry
Ingredients :
- 1 onion
- 2 carrots
- 1 bell pepper
- 200 grams of mushrooms
- 200 grams of zucchini
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons curry paste
- 800ml coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cane sugar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Peel and cut the bell pepper, carrots and onion into small pieces
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the onion, garlic and vegetables for 5 minutes
- Add the curry paste and mix well
- Pour the coconut milk, sugar and mix
- Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes
- Season with salt and pepper and serve
Coconut milk is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and adds flavor and smoothness to the preparation. In addition, curry is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for its therapeutic virtues.
4. Grilled vegetable wrap
Ingredients :
- 2 bell peppers
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 eggplants
- 2 courgettes
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 whole wheat wraps
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Peel and cut the bell pepper, onions, carrots, aubergines and zucchini into small pieces
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the vegetables for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat the wraps in a pan and spread the vegetables on them
- Roll up the wraps and serve
Whole wheat is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, making it a good choice for your diet. This grilled vegetable wrap is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
5. Quinoa and Chicken Salad
Ingredients :
- 200 grams of quinoa
- 1 avocado
- 200 grams of cooked chicken
- 1 tomato
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Rinse the quinoa and cook it in a pan with 200ml of water
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes
- Peel and cut the avocado, tomato, pepper and onion into cubes
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and sauté the garlic and vegetables for 5 minutes
- Add the chicken and mix well
- Add the cooked quinoa and mix well
- Season with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and serve
Quinoa and chicken are high quality protein sources and vegetables are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. Avocado and balsamic vinegar add healthy fats and great flavors to the mix.
6. Lentil soup
Ingredients :
- 200 grams of dried green lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 carrot
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 liter of vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Instructions :
- Rinse the lentils and cook them in a saucepan with 500 ml of water for 20 minutes
- Peel and chop the onion, garlic, carrot and bell pepper
- Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the vegetables for 5 minutes
- Add the vegetable broth, cumin and mix well
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes
- Add the cooked lentils, season with lemon juice, salt and pepper
- and serve.
Lentils are rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. They provide your body with essential nutrients that can promote regular bowel movements while helping you maintain a healthy weight. This delicious soup is ideal for lunch or dinner.
7. Brown rice with vegetables
Ingredients :
- 200 grams of brown rice
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 carrots
- 2 bell peppers
- 100ml vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Rinse the rice and cook it in a saucepan with 500 ml of water for 25 minutes
- Peel and chop the onion, garlic, carrots and peppers
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and brown the vegetables for 5 minutes Add the vegetable broth and mix well.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Brown rice is packed with fiber, minerals, vitamins and healthy carbs that will keep you energized throughout the day. This tasty and nutritious dish is the perfect way to enjoy a healthy meal.
8. Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients :
- 2 sweet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into strips. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K as well as essential fatty acids. The cooking process helps retain nutrients, making it a healthy side dish for any meal.
9. Roasted asparagus
Ingredients :
- 300 grams of asparagus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions :
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Rinse the asparagus and cut them into 2 to 3 cm pieces.
- Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until asparagus is tender.
- Serve hot.
Asparagus is rich in fiber, vitamins A, C and K, folate, calcium and magnesium. It can help promote a healthy digestive system and provide your body with essential nutrients to keep you in top shape during the winter.
10. Baked apples
Ingredients :
- 4 apples
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions :
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Core the apples and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle each apple with a tablespoon of brown sugar, a tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the apples are golden brown.
- Serve hot as a dessert or as a snack.
Apples are rich in vitamins, minerals and protein, so they make an ideal snack or dessert. Baked apples are also low in fat and calories, making them a great healthy treat for winter days.
With these 10 recipes, you can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals during the winter months. You don’t have to compromise on taste to stay healthy! Eat well and stay fit!
Good food ! 🙂
