20 Easy Weight Loss Recipes for 2021

What comes to your mind when you think of weight loss recipes ? Small meal with 3 bite size pieces of chicken with bland kale salad or a small cup of boiled and salted Broccoli florets ? You can eat that if you like, but there are tons of recipes that don’t cut down on the taste and still meet all your dietary requirements to help you loose weight.

What I want to emphasise here is, even if your goal is to shed a few kilos you do not need to limit your food intake to salads. All you need is some daily exercise and exercise a little portion control.

So here are 20 Easy Weight Loss Recipes which you can incorporate in your meal plan to meet your goal of losing weight. Enjoy !!!

1. Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

The freshness of the lettuce and the crunch of the chicken gets me every time. The chicken can be substituted with shrimps as well or a combination if you are a seafood fan. The detailed recipe by Chihyu from www.iheartumami.com can be found below.

2. Garlic Tofu Stir Fry

Stir fry is my ‘go to’ for weekday lunch / dinner, they take very less time and effort to put together. I rediscovered tofu this year and personally I have made this garlic tofu stir fry more times than I care to count.In addition to this recipe, Shuang Shuang from www.shuangyskitchensink.com has explained different types of Tofu and ways to cook them to get you started and even create your own versions of the recipe.

3. Peanut Crunch Salad (Peanuts optional ;) )

Earlier when I used to think of Salad, I never thought of it as a complete filling meal with multitude of textures and flavors. Try this Crunchy Salad and you will know what I am talking about. I absolutely loved this recipe by Catherine from www.plantbasedrdblog.com.

4. Turkey and Cucumber Sandwich

I came across this recipe quiet by chance, simple & hassle free. You can do your own modifications for ex. I used Guacamole instead of Mayonnaise and added thin slices of Horse radish for that extra kick.

5. Grilled Chicken Salad ( Nutritionist’s Favorites)

This one is a favorite of many people, this simple recipe is Summer in a bowl. Try this recipe by Anna from www.crunchycreamysweet.com and I promise, you will not regret it.

6. Egg Salad Sandwich

I love a good Egg Salad Sandwich. A no fuss no muss lunch meal with everything you need. For an even healthier version, skip on the mayonnaise. This recipe by Lauren form www.tastebetterfromscratch.com is a great template on which you can do some additions based on your personal taste.

7. Tuna Avocado Sandwich

I am not a huge fan of cold sandwiches, but living here in Belgium for the past 2.5 almost 3yrs I have started enjoying them, specially on warm summer afternoons. This recipe by Gina from www.skinnytaste.com is definitely one of my favorite.

8. Shrimp Curry

I can go for a steaming bowl of rice topped with some Shrimp Curry right now ! I love creaminess of the curry that comes from the coconut milk. There are just too many recipes for Shrimp curry floating around, but this one by Beri from www.bitesofberi.com hits all the right notes. Of course you can play around with spice levels base on your own tolerance. A Must Try.

9. Shakshuka with Chickpeas and Spinach

This is comfort food at its finest, The recipe is versatile enough to be Breakfast or Lunch and also ideal for a communal style meal (my favorite kind). Switch out the ingredients based on availability, for ex. If you do not have Sumac, don’t fret use pomegranate instead. Check out the recipe by Karly from www.asimplepantry.com.

10. Tom Yum Zoodle Soup

Spicy, Sour and Aromatic. Tom Yum is one of my favorite from Thai cuisine. This easy Tom Yum recipe by WoonHeng from www.woonheng.com will definitely inspire you to try it out if you haven’t already.

11. Orange Chili Salmon

I could not believe how easy this recipe by Traci from www.thegestationaldiabetic.com is until I tried it. A must try for all the Fish lovers out there, if you are looking for a well rounded up easy meal, the search ends here.

12. Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry

As I have already said before, Stir Fry are my go to weekday meal. Chicken and broccoli go together beautifully over steaming rice / Cauliflower rice if you want an even healthier version. Check out the recipe by Chihyu from www.iheartumami.com.

13. Shrimp Tacos

These shrimp tacos are a huge burst of freshness and flavor in every bite. I really love how so many fresh ingredients are used in this recipe by Tati from www.healthfullblondie.com.

14. Moroccan Spiced Eggplant Stew

There are so many ways to cook an eggplant and every region around the world has their own take on it. Having ‘Zaalouk’ in Morocco is something on my Wishlist. Try this version by Dana from www.minimalistbaker.com and I promise you will not regret it.

15. Chicken and Quinoa Bowl

This super easy bowl is perfect recipe to make if you are in a rush, it is also a great meal to be packed for a lunch box.

16. Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas

I am a huge fan of using sweet potato as base for my meals. This version by Kelly from the www.theprettybee.com explores the healthier gluten free options.

17. Cabbage Lentil Soup

A hot steaming soup to beat the winter chills. Comforting and warms you right up. This cabbage Lentil Soup recipe by Brittany from www.eatingbirdfood.com is rich in fiber, proteins and flavor.

18. Spiced Carrot-Chickpea Salad

This autumn / winter salad is packed not only with nutrients but also with flavor. The recipe by Ania from www.thelazykitchen.com is a not to be missed meal.

19. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

I love Buffalo wings, but the frying definitely adds a lot to the calories. This alternate take to make a Chicken Sandwich with the sauce from Buffalo wings a great amalgamation of two great things : Wings and Burgers. And it does not disappoint.

20. Green Bean Curry

This takes me back, as a kid I used to run from Green beans but now is an entirely different story. Here is an easy Green Bean curry recipe by Kate from www.thegreenloot.com