Many people trying to stay healthy, improve heart health, and get a hold of their sleep patterns opt for a low-calorie diet. It has been proven beneficial in reducing the LDL levels in the body, boosting the immune system, and increasing energy bars so you feel upbeat all the time. The tricky part is not following the diet but cooking delicious dishes that can satisfy hunger and curb cravings.
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Having Usha’s steam oven solves this issue. The appliance has 39 pre-set menu functions allowing you to cook a wide range of ingredients without hassle. Unlike a gas stove, you don’t have to check the dish frequently. Combine the ingredients, set the temperature and time, and wait for your dish to be ready. Find a few low-calorie dishes below that you can make in a steam oven.
Herb-Crusted Steamed Fish
Steaming is one of the supreme ways to cook fish as it retains moisture and nutrients. Use tilapia, cod, or haddock fillets. These are white and must be coated in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs. Cook the fillets in the steam oven until their crush is done to perfection. Serve these on the side with a few fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice for fresh flavours.
Steamed Dumplings
For a low-calorie meal, dumplings are perfect, especially made with wheat wrappers and served with a bowl of hot soup. You can pick minced chicken, paneer, tofu, and a few vegetables to prepare a hearty filling. Season it well because the wrapper has no flavour. Steam the dumplings in Usha’s appliance and serve them with stew or soup. This combination is ideal for freezing winter evenings.
Cauliflower Rice
You must be astounded to read that cauliflower rice can be made in a steam oven. It is only possible if you own an advanced appliance from the collection of Usha. Take a large dish, toss chopped garlic, fresh herbs, grated cauliflower, and red chilli flakes, and thoroughly wash and soak rice. Add butter or ghee before pouring water. Steam cook the ingredients and enjoy the dish from the oven.
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Another low-calorie yet fulfilling recipe you can cook in a steam oven is stuffed bell peppers. Use minced meat, grated paneer, and chopped vegetables to prepare a well-seasoned stuffing. Empty the bell peppers, add the filling, and cook in the appliance. You can also toss the meat and vegetables with brown rice or quinoa. After steaming to perfection, serve the dish along with sauces and dips.
Steam Cabbage Rolls
Cabbage rolls are healthier and low-calorie options compared to regular ones which are deep-fried. Toss the grated carrot, chopped onions, boiled peas, corn, olives, jalapenos, and grated paneer in a bowl along with salt, a pinch of sugar, pepper, and red chilli powder. Wrap the stuffing in a blanched cabbage sheet and steam the rolls in the Usha’s steam oven. It is a quick recipe for snack time.
Quinoa Vegetable Bowl
Use a large dish to mix washed quinoa, vegetables, and spices. You can use chopped onions, spinach, peas, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Keep the dish inside the steam oven and cook the ingredients until they are cooked perfectly. This nutrient-packed meal is easy on the digestive system and serves as a complete meal.