3 Fast & Healthy Dinner Ideas to Start the New Year Right

Everyone wants to look and feel their best, so every New Year brings with it a gazillion resolutions from people all around the world looking to get fit and lose weight. While Kyani and other supplements can definitely help you on your quest, great low-calorie meals are a must.

Here are three of our favorite fast and healthy dinner recipes to keep you on track and enjoying every bite. Enjoy!
 

1. White Chicken Chili

A hearty and savory one-pot meal that can be on the table and ready to eat in under an hour.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cans of rinsed and drained white beans
• 2 skinless, shredded chicken breasts
• 2 seeded and diced poblano peppers
• 1 cup of fresh or frozen corn
• 1 diced large yellow onion
• 1 seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• ¼ cup of chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt to taste

*Lime wedges, sour cream, and tortilla chips are optional.

Instructions:

• Blend half of the beans with once cup of chicken broth in a food processor and set to the side.
• In a large pot, add the vegetable oil and turn the heat to medium.
• Add the onion, poblano peppers, and jalapeno pepper and sauté until soft.
• Add the minced garlic and continue sautéing for another minute.
• Add the coriander, cumin, and chili powder and cook for an additional minute while stirring frequently.
• Add the chicken stock, the puréed beans from step one, and half of a teaspoon of salt.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• When boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered.
• Stir in the rest of the whole white beans as well as the corn, shredded chicken breasts, and lime juice.
• Continue simmering for about five minutes or until everything is thoroughly heated.
• Add more salt or lime juice to taste and enjoy.

2. Grilled Fish Tacos

A refreshing and oh so delicious favorite for everyone big and small.

Ingredients:

• 12 warmed corn tortillas
• 4 teaspoons of ancho chili powder
• 3 cups of shredded green or red cabbage
• 2 pounds of skinned Pacific halibut or mahi-mahi
• 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of lime zest
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of cracked pepper
• ¼ cup of low-fat mayonnaise
• ¼ cup of low-fat sour cream

Instructions:

• In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to form an adobo rub.
• Rub the rub all over each of the fish pieces and let sit for 30 minutes for maximum flavor absorption.
• Prepare the coleslaw by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium bowl until it is smooth and creamy.
• Add the cabbage to the mixture and refrigerate until you’re ready to eat.
• Turn the grill to medium or medium-high and oil the rack.
• Grill the fish for approximately 4 minutes per side or until it flakes easily with a fork.
• Separate the fish fillets into chunks and serve with the tortillas, coleslaw, and your favorite taco garnishes.

3. Ginger, Garlic, and Chili Shrimp

A quick and easy recipe to wow the taste buds and shed some pounds.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 cups of water
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 ½ tablespoons of chili powder
• 2 pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
• ¼ cup of fresh ginger
• ¼ cup of vegetable oil
• ¼ cup of kosher salt

Instructions:

• Combine the water, salt, chili powder, and half of the sugar in a medium bowl and whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve.
• Drop the shrimp in the mixture and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
• Heat up the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
• Toss in the garlic and ginger. Stir constantly for one minute using a wooden spoon.
• Add the rest of the sugar and keep on stirring for another minute or two.
• Drain the shrimp and add it to the sauté pan.
• Turn the heat up to medium-high and continue stirring until the shrimp are barely firm and nicely pink.
• Serve with rice and enjoy immediately!

These are just a few of the many terrific fast and healthy recipe ideas out there, so there are no excuses not to reach your health and fitness goals this year. Combined with Kyani, a great support system, and a determined mindset, your success is all but guaranteed!