The food baked in the oven is not only healthier and tastier, but it also has less calories than the one prepared on the stove.
When I was slimmer I was mostly using the oven. Of course that some Chinese dishes for example need the stove and the wok, but when you go for veggies, try the oven!
Here is one recipe that will not make you put on weight if you eat it by itself, without bread or potatoes or rice. I made it yesterday, but I did have a bit of rice with it. I used both the oven and the stove though. ;)
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Turkish Chicken with Veggies (aprox. 4 servings)
2-4 chicken breasts (cut into strips) or 300-400 pork (cubes or strips) 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow or orange bell pepper 2 small marrows or zucchini 2.5 ounces stuffed green olives stuffed with red pepper 1 medium-sized onion olive oil paprika white pepper salt
1. You cut the chicken breast (or the pork) into strips (or cubes), pepper it and salt it. Put it aside for now. 2. Cut into strips the red and yellow bell peppers. Peel the marrows or zucchini and cut them into small cubes so they cook easier. Cut the olives in half. Chop the onion. 3. In a pan or wok oiled with two spoons of olive oil (or eyeball the quantity) fry the onion on small fire until tender, then add all the chopped veggies. Let them cook until zucchini or marrows are somewhat softer - can be in between 10-20 minutes. Careful not to burn the mixture. If necessary, cover to prevent the juices from evaporating. 4. Before pulling everything aside, add some white pepper and paprika. I usually use sweet paprika so I can make use of both flavors without making the dish too hot. Add the salt also. Mix and let everything cook for a few more minutes. 5. In a slightly greased bakeware, place one layer of chicken or pork, then one layer of veggies, then one more layer of chicken or pork and then finish with the veggies. 6. Place in the oven for aproximately one hour at 180C (350F).
You might not have to leave it for an hour. The meat or chicken is done fast, it's just a matter of how fast the marrow or the zucchini cooks. Make sure it won't burn. If necessary reduce the heat.
Losing weight and staying healthy is easy, when you care. Forget famishing yourself: there are other ways.
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