Diet Platter- Stir Fry Veggies,Oven Baked Chicken and Black Bean Salad

Summer is gone and now just when winter is around dont we all wanna eat something warm and comforting?????? I know I do and I also know how those calories sit on our bodies.....urrrrrrghhhh ugly almost.I've tried only South Beach diet till now and I think that works wonders.The first week is the hardest but if one sticks to it,it pays off really well.In addition to a good diet a good exercise regime like strength training or cardio is essential and it makes a huge difference. This platter here is a good balance of protein and fiber and suitable for anyone who wants to follow the south beach or any low carb diet.

Stir Fry Veggies

• 1 cup of veggies like onions,spinach,mushroom,brocolli ,french beans and bell peppers (you can use any veggies of your choice except carrots,corn and potatoes)
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 tsp minced Garlic
• 1 tsp Vinegar
• 1 tbspHot sauce

Method

1. Heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a pan,add the garlic and onions when the onion is almost done add all the other veggies and stir is around for a couple of minutes.
2. Now add the salt,pepper,vinegar and the hot sauce according to your taste.

Oven Baked Chicken

• Chicken breast cut into long strips
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp Vinegar

Method

1. Marinate the chicken in salt,pepper ,vinegar and oregano for 1 hr
2. Pre-heat oven to 350 F and bake the chicken strips for 15-25 mins or till done.

Black Bean Salad

• 1.5 can of black bean(drained)
• 1.5 cup of onion and tomatoes
• Salt and pepper

Method

1. Mix the beans ,onions,tomatoes and the seasoning well.

I'm sending this diet platter to Divya of Dil se for her Diet foods event.