Weight Loss: Abs Diet Dinner Recipes  

Growing up, many of us knew exactly what we'd have for dinner: a hunk of meat, a side of vegetables, and something with more starch than a Wall Streeter's dress shirt. There's nothing wrong with craving the good ole dinner days. Just make that starch brown rice or whole wheat pasta, and add these meat and vegetable combos.

 

Gone Fishing

Powerfoods: 5

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

While pan is heating, sprinkle flesh side of trout with cornmeal, salt, and pepper, pressing lightly so the cornmeal sticks.

Place in pan, flesh side down, and sauté for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another

2 minutes. Top with parsley.

Place beans into a steamer basket and steam for 5 minutes. Toss with remaining

1 teaspoon oil, almonds, salt, and pepper.

Serves 1

Nutritional information, per serving: 372 calories, 20 g protein, 17 g carbs, 26 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 48 mg sodium, 5 g fiber

 

Slammin' Salmon

Powerfoods: 6

In a large bowl, mix together salmon, egg, crackers, onion, Old Bay, and red pepper flakes.

Form into 2 large patties or 4 small ones.

Add oil to a nonstick skillet heated to medium.

Place patties in pan and sauté 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel.

For salad, toss greens and dressing in a large bowl to coat. Divide between two plates, and top with salmon patties.

Serves 2

Nutritional information, per serving: 448 calories, 22 g protein, 23 g carbs, 31 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 763 mg sodium, 5 g fiber

 

Here's Your Cue

Powerfoods: 3

Combine oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add sirloin and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until browned.

Reduce heat to low, and add barbecue sauce, stirring well to coat.

Lightly brush onion with olive oil, then lay it on a grill pan heated to medium-high heat. Cook for 6 minutes, turning once.

Serves 2

Nutritional information, per serving: 312 calories, 33 g protein, 6 g carbs, 16 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 228 mg sodium, 0 g fiber

An Apple Today

Powerfoods: 2

Combine oil and garlic in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add pork chops to center of skillet. Toss apple with vinegar and bourbon, then add apple mixture to the skillet between the pork and the edges of the pan.

Cook for 6 minutes, turning pork once and turning apple pieces a few times.

When ready to serve, top pork with mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serves 1

Nutritional information, per serving: 459 calories, 38 g protein, 17 g carbs, 21 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 401 mg sodium, 4 g fiber

 

Colonel Mustard

Powerfoods: 3

In a small bowl, stir together syrup, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper until well blended.

Place chops and mustard mixture inside a large zip-top plastic bag, then shake to coat the chops.

Place chops on a nonstick skillet heated to medium-high, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side. In last minute of cooking, pour remaining mustard mixture onto chops as they cook.

Toss greens and dressing in a large bowl to coat.

Serves 1

Nutritional information, per serving: 393 calories, 42 g protein, 23 g carbs, 17 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 650 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

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