By Bornika Das
January 7, 2024
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Most of the cooking around the world involves oil. However, oil is high in calories and cutting back or removing it from the meal helps to reduce the calorie intake. Reducing oil consumption may benefit heart health. Here are some nutritious dishes made without oil. Take a look:
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This is a tasty and filling substitute for regular rice bowls. Cauliflower is the primary ingredient in this bowl. It is made without oil and has a light, fluffy texture and a mild, slightly nutty flavour.
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Spiralised zucchini is used in the place of traditional pasta which also has a delicious pesto sauce. Typically made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese pesto sauce adds a savoury and herbaceous flavour profile.
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Owing to its comforting and hearty qualities, lentil soup is filling and healthy dish. The rich, earthy flavour of the lentils gives the soup a savoury taste.
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This is another supper option where the Umami adds a savory and satisfying sensation characterised with rich, meaty flavour.
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Bell peppers are fantastic choice for the ones who are looking to lose weight or cut back on calories. The filling for stuffed bell peppers can be made with lean proteins and veggies, herbs and spices.
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Vegetables that are grilled have a wonderful, smoky flavour that highlights their inherent sweetness. While grilling the vegetables minimum oil is used. They are cooked in their natural sugars giving them slightly sweet and savory flavour.
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Baking is always a healthy option that uses minimum oil in the process. Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, and baking them brings out their sweetness even more.
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