I’m sure I’m not the only one who has made a New Year’s resolution to drop a few pounds. I joined a weight loss challenge this week, and I’m excited to have some motivation to eat healthier.
I’ve done a few challenges like this in the past and find that I have the most success when I strive to get at least 25 grams of fiber a day and at least 60 grams of protein. These are recipes that are delicious, family-friendly, and loaded with fiber and protein to help me reach my fiber and protein intake goals.
*Whenever I consciously make these changes to my diet and decrease my sugar intake, I see great results. Read more about it here. (Get my list of high-fiber snack, breakfast, and lunch ideas here.)
There are many more meals that I could have added to this list. Making simple changes like eating brown rice or using whole wheat pasta in recipes where you typically use white rice or regular pasta dramatically increases the fiber and protein.
Experiment with some of your family’s favorite meals and add some of these great ones to your dinner rotation. Here’s to a successful drop in poundage!
Slow Cooker Pineapple Salsa Chicken
Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Stove Top Chicken and Vegetable Casserole
The Best Crock Pot Chicken Fajitas
Quinoa Chicken Fajita Casserole
Black Bean Butternut Squash Enchilada Skillet
Ecuadorian Lentils with Carne Asada
Barbecue Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa Bake
Stuffed Zucchini Enchilada Boats
Kale and Sausage Soup with Cannellini Beans
Antioxidant Rich Veggie and Bean Burritos
Vegetable Beef Soup with Barley and Kale
Try these other great recipes. Just switch out brown rice for regular rice and whole wheat pasta for regular pasta.
Disappearing Casserole
Baked Honey Curry Chicken with Green Beans
Keep it Real!!!
Maria
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