Healthy dinner recipes that use power foods will help shed belly fat!

Use these power foods in your healthy dinner recipes. You’ll have a full and satisfying dinner, without loading up on the wrong amounts of calories.

Energetic food
Almonds and other dried fruits.
Beans
Berries (raspberries, blueberries)
Dairy (yogurt, cheese, low-fat milk)
eggs
Instant oatmeal (regular, sugar free)
olive oil
Peanut butter
protein powder
Spinach and other green vegetables
Turkey and other lean meats
Whole grain breads and cereals

Now…here are some amazing recipes for healthy dinners using the power foods I mentioned above.

enchiladas
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (16 oz) fat-free refried beans
1 cup of wheat germ
6 wholemeal flour tortillas
1 can (10 oz) hot sauce
3 oz low-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce and sour cream to decorate

How to put it all together:
Cook chicken, pepper and spices in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and add beans and wheat germ. Add 3/4 cup chicken filling to each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in a nonstick baking dish. Cover with the sauce. Cover and bake at 350 F for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with salsa, sour cream, and cheese.

mighty muffins
(Energy foods: 3)
1 egg
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup chopped onion
Salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl, beat the egg and add everything else, mixing by hand until well blended. Divide the mixture evenly into a 6-cup nonstick muffin tin. Preheat oven to 375 F and bake for 25 minutes.

BBQ Pork Recipe
1/2 cup raw instant brown rice
1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 center-cut pork chops, 1 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce
1 cup applesauce

Cook brown rice according to directions. Add vegetables while cooking. Place the pork chops in a roasting pan. Mix together the garlic powder, mustard, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce, and brush the mixture over the chops. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven, 4 to 5 inches from the heat source, and roast 8 to 10 minutes per side. Serve with rice, vegetables and applesauce.

Pesto Pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups of torn baby spinach leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil
4 oz whole grain spaghetti, cooked
2 tablespoons shredded skim mozzarella
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make this healthy dinner recipe. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the walnuts and toast them for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 minutes more, turning frequently. Toss with cooked pasta and top with cheese. Yields 2 servings per 1-cup serving

godzilla omelet
(number of energy foods: 4)
1/2 pound extra lean ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and mashed
2 green chilies, seeded and diced
2 teaspoons chili powder
4 large whole wheat tortillas
2/3 cup chopped lettuce
1 cup of chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese

How to prepare:
1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned. Drain fat.
2. Add beans, chili and chili powder and cook until hot. Get out of the fire.
3. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds, then fill each tortilla with half of the mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, and roll each tortilla tightly into a tube.

Bodacious Brazilian Chicken
(number of energy foods: 2)
1 lemon
1 file
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
11/2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3/4 cup thick sauce

How to make this healthy dinner recipe.
1. Grate the lemon zest and lime into a ziplock bag. Squeeze the juice from both fruits into the bag and discard the pulp and seeds.
2. Mix everything else except chicken and sauce.
3. Add chicken, reseal bag and refrigerate for a few hours.
4. Grill chicken, turning and basting with marinade a few times, 10 to 15 minutes or until center is no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

Mas Macho Meatballs
(number of energy foods: 3)
1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup crushed crackers
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or buttermilk powder
1 jar (16 ounces) tomato sauce
4 whole wheat hoagie rolls
1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to prepare:
1. Mix beef, crackers, onion, garlic, and flaxseed or dry buttermilk into golf ball-sized meatballs.
2. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs until browned all over. Drain the fat from the pan and add the tomato sauce.
3. While the mixture is heating, use a fork to scoop a bit of bread into the buns to form shallow trenches. Arrange meatballs and sauce in each trench, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and top with top half of roll.

Chile With Turkey
(number of energy foods: 4)
1 pound ground turkey
1 can (14 ounces) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
1 package (11/2 ounces) dried chili mix
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1/4 cup of water
1 cup of cooked rice

How to make this healthy dinner recipe.
1. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the turkey.
2. Add everything except the rice and simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve over rice.

Rushdie Salmon Dinner
(number of energy foods: 5)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 clove garlic
4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces
1 cup of cooked rice
Green vegetables of choice

How to make this healthy dinner recipe.
1. In a baking dish, combine oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, flaxseed, and garlic.
2. Add fish, cover well, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Remove the fish from the marinade and place it skin side down on the baking sheet.
5. Bake 9 to 12 minutes. Serve with rice and a green vegetable.

This list of healthy dinner recipes will satisfy you without filling your body with calories.