One Bowl In Lunch For Weight Loss | Creamy High Protein Veg Mung Salad Recipe | Diet to Lose Fat

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with healthy fats.

cucumber

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: celery

Zucchini maintains crunch while being lower in calories.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides creaminess with fewer calories.

moong beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are a great protein source and often less expensive.

Rinse 1/4 cup whole grain barley and 1/4 cup moong beans 2-3 times under cold water.

Soak the rinsed moong beans overnight for 8-12 hours.

In a pot, add the soaked moong beans and cover with water, about 1.5 cups.

Cook on low heat for 12-15 minutes until tender, then cool.

Chop 65 grams of fresh paneer into small pieces.

Chop 1/2 cup of mixed vegetables (carrot, beans, red bell pepper) into small pieces.

In a pan, add the chopped vegetables and 1-2 tablespoons of water, then cover and cook for 3-5 minutes until crunchy.

Prepare the dressing by blending the chopped paneer with 1-2 tablespoons of water, adding salt, black pepper, and dried herbs; optionally add lemon juice and fresh herbs.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley, cooked moong beans, and chopped vegetables, adding seasoning to taste.

Pour the creamy dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.

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