Weight Loss: Abs Diet Side Dish Recipes

A Good Game of Squash

Powerfoods: 1

2 zucchini

2 yellow summer squash

1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Slice zucchini and squash into rounds. Arrange in steamer and steam for 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove, pat dry with paper towel, and toss with cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serves 2

Nutritional information, per serving: 58 calories, 5 g protein, 10 g carbs, 1 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 68 mg sodium, 3 g fiber

 

Veg-Infused Couscous

Powerfoods: 3

1/2 cup couscous

1/2 yellow squash, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbles

1 tablespoon chopped almonds

1/2 teaspoon mint

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare couscous according to package directions.

Add remaining ingredients and toss well to blend.

Serves 2

Nutritional information, per serving: 210 calories, 8 g protein, 38 g carbs, 3 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 62 mg sodium, 4 g fiber

 

Turbo Tomatoes

Powerfoods: 1

2 large beefsteak tomatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

SSlice tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (each tomato should yield 3 to 4 slices).

Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Place on baking sheet lightly coated with cooking spray. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes.

Serves 2

Nutritional information, per serving: 59 calories, 2 g protein, 9 g carbs, 3 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 17 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

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