As the weather is transitioning from winter to spring, it is time to dive into healthy habits and leave behind a lazy lifestyle. Post-winter comes the season of weight loss when people want to be summer-ready by shedding off a few kilograms they have put on during the chilly holiday season. For this, you need to plan a workout routine as well as make a few modifications to your diet.
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One of the veggies that will help you maintain your weight as well as your heart health is green beans. Known for being the powerhouse of vitamins A and C, calcium, protein, iron, magnesium, etc. They are also available in multiple varieties, including long beans, contender, French beans, bush beans, tendergreen, jade, and more offering you a number of ways to include all the aforementioned ways into your diet.
Green Beans And Scrambled Eggs
Though green beans have a low amount of protein, eggs can help load your body with it. One of the best ways to combine the two ingredients is by making scrambled eggs with beans. You can pick the green beans of your choice or use the leftover ones from the previous night. Chop the beans, cook them with garlic butter, and once they are at least 80% done, pour in beaten eggs into the pan. Season the dish with salt to taste and black pepper, and enjoy with your morning beverage.
Green Bean Shakshuka
There are multiple varieties of shakshuka, one of the unexplored territories is to make the recipe with green beans. As the name suggests, this shakshuka does not look green but includes other green ingredients as well. Cook long green beans in butter, ginger, and garlic. Add a few other green veggies like spinach, arugula, and more. Break eggs in the mixture and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes. Season your perfect shakshuka the dish with red chilli powder, black pepper powder, and oregano (optional).
Sauteed Green Beans
If you are running late, a quick recipe is to saute green beans and enjoy. It is usually served as a side dish but can be an option for a quick and healthy kick-start to your day. Before cooking on a heated pan, blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about two minutes. It will ensure that they cook faster during the sauteing process and have a crisp texture. Pack them for the office or on the go with your coffee.
Green Beans In Breakfast Salad
One of the best ways to start your mornings is to relish breakfast salad. You can pick seasonal vegetables like green beans, carrots, radishes, potatoes, and whatnot. Saute them in a pan, and add salt to taste, black pepper powder, and red chilli flakes. This vegetable salad will give your body a boost of energy while fulfilling nutritional requirements for it.
Green Beans And Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower fried rice is a perfect on-the-go recipe when you want to enjoy a delicious breakfast without compromising on nutrients. Saute grated cauliflower and add chopped beans to it after a couple of minutes. You can make this recipe with just these two ingredients or add more goodness with chopped carrots, spinach, peas, capsicum, and bell peppers. You can also consume this delight for lunch or dinner if you strictly want to follow a diet for weight loss.