Diet Bites

Dinner for Day 2 of the Diet Bites 3 Day Diet Plan

Dinner - Day 2 of the 3 Day Diet Plan - About 460 calories

Food Pyramid Breakdown: 3 proteins, 2 grains (size of hoagie equals 2 grains), 2 dairy, 1 1/2 vegetable

One "Steak n Philly Cheese"

One "Beverage: 1 diet drink or water

 

The low calorie recipe for Steak n Philly Cheese

 

Lower Calorie, Lower Fat Recipe Ingredients:

1 whole-wheat or regular hoagie bun (allow 200 calories)

3 thin slices of deli roast beef

2 slices of mozzarella cheese, skim (60 calories)

1/2 cup of mushrooms (any variety)

1/2 cup of onions (any variety)

1/2 cup of bell pepper (any variety)

cooking spray

 

Saute mushrooms, onions and bell pepper in a non-stick skillet using cooking spray. When golden brown, push to one side of the pan and carefully place the roast beef into the pan.

 

When the beef is warm, add it to the bun. Next, add the sauteed veggies and last but not least, the mozzarella. Place into the microwave for a few seconds to melt the cheese and the bun.

 

How this diet-wise menu achieves our healthy expectations:

 

- This one-food meal is ultra easy to prepare and uses minimal ingredients while tasting like a million bucks;

 

- Roast beef is ultra lean and full of protein;

 

- Mozzarella cheese adds flavor while keeping calories low;

 

- Veggies add nutritional value to the meal.