The best part about integrating a low-fat conception into your daily diet is that you have nearly infinite flexibility in terms of the types of foods you can consume. A low-fat approach to dieting is about making smart choices, while allowing yourself to explore the tastes and enjoyment of food – we consulted with some leading health food chefs to create a sample menu that you can create for your guests (they won’t even know it’s healthy because it tastes so good!)
Appetizer: Hummus and Whole Grain Pitas
To start, you’ll need to combine 16 ounces of garbanzo beans with ½ tablespoon of olive oil,1/8 cup of lemon juice, a garlic clove, a dash of black pepper and paprika, along with 2 tablespoons of tahini and a tablespoon of fresh parsley. Make sure to blend it well, and then allow the mixture to congeal and cool before serving. For the pitas, buy some bakery-fresh pita and warm it at 250 degrees for 10 minutes in an oven, so that you can serve it fresh to your guests.
Main Course: Vegetarian Low-Fat Chili
Spicy foods can help elevate metabolism, and this fire vegetarian chili is sure to get your body’s responses up. To get started, add extra virgin olive oil to a cooking pot, and add in a yellow onion – sauté the onion for a few minutes, and then add a package of extra firm tofu, 30 ounces of diced tomatoes, 12 ounces of both chili and black beans, as well as four tablespoons of chili powder and a dash of oregano and cilantro. Allow the mixture to simmer for 25 minutes, then let it cool before serving. You may also want to top it with low-fat cheddar cheese to give it more texture and taste. To make the dish more spicy, just add some red pepper flakes to taste.
