More and more people are starting to eat healthy, not only to lose weight but also to maintain a stronger body. If you’re new to this lifestyle, it’s easy to get bored with portioned meats, steamed vegetables, and anything low-fat. Give life to your healthy dishes with the touch of natural spices and the delicious flavor of fresh herbs. Eat these 3 low-calorie herb and spice recipes and you’ll know how good healthy eating is!
Creamy Cilantro Pizza
What do you need:
- 1/2 bunch of coriander
- 3/4 cup ground lamb
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons canola or grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and coarsely ground
- handful of mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 pieces frozen naan, thawed
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until tender. Add the ground lamb, toasted coriander and cumin seeds, salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes or when the lamb is cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine cilantro, 1/4 cup yogurt, green chiles, and water in a blender (season with salt and pepper if desired) and process until smooth. Divide the cilantro yogurt sauce between naan bread followed by cooked lamb and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in a preheated oven (450F) until the cheese begins to bubble. Garnish with the remaining yogurt, raw onion and coriander leaves.
Basil and Lavender Fruit Bowl
What do you need:
- 2 peaches, diced
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1 cup of watermelon cubes
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
Heat lime juice and honey over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat when very hot, then add the lavender buds and basil leaves. Set aside and let rest for 8 to 10 minutes. Place peaches, grapes, watermelon cubes, and blueberries in a large bowl and pour basil and lavender syrup over fruit.
Healthy Herb Summer Salad
What do you need:
- 2 ears of corn, husked and cooked
- 12 lettuce leaves
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- freshly ground pepper
In a medium bowl, mix together the scallions, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Carefully remove the corn from the cob with a sharp knife and add the kernels to the herb mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined. Divide the mixture into 12 and remove the lettuce leaves. Top with feta cheese and season with ground pepper.
Eating nutritious hasn’t been so great – try these amazing low calorie herb and spice snacks for a healthier, leaner body!