PRE-LOAD SOUP & SALAD OPTIONS

🥗 Easy Asian Salad with Low-Calorie Asian Dressing 🥗
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our vibrant Asian salad, featuring a zesty Low-Calorie Asian Dressing. Packed with tamari sauce, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, and a dash of sesame oil, this dressing adds a burst of flavor to a mix of crisp veggies. It's not just delicious—it's a pre-loading powerhouse at around 100 calories, getting you ready for a satisfying and mindful main course. 🥢
Low-Calorie Asian Dressing
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for flavor)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey, maple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)
Dash of black pepper
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk together reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, sesame oil (if using), grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, maple syrup or agave nectar, and a dash of black pepper. Let the dressing chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before using, shake the dressing well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed. Drizzle the low-calorie Asian dressing over your Asian-inspired salad just before serving.

For your Asian inspired salad you can combine chopped red and green cabbage, romaine lettuce, bok chow, green onion, and carrots. As a TimeTrick you can purchase a pre-packaged Asian salad mix.

This dressing adds a burst of flavor to your salad while keeping it light and low in calories. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste preferences!

🥦 Roasted Vegetable Blender Soup🥦
We're also bringing you a delightful Roasted Vegetable Blender Soup—oven-roasted goodness featuring cauliflower, red peppers, zucchini, and more. With savory spices and a kick of Italian seasoning, it's a savory sensation that's not only tasty but a smart pre-loading choice at around 100 calories. 🍅
Ingredients:
1 - 2 tomatoes, large dice
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup red cabbage, medium slices
1 medium zucchini, large dice
1 medium red peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, whole
2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Pink Himalayan salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
3 - 4 cups vegetable broth
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare Vegetables: DIce the tomatoes, cut the cauliflower into florets, slice the red cabbage at a medium thickness, slice the zucchini, red peppers, and onion. In a large bowl, toss all the prepared vegetables with cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, pink Himalayan salt, and black pepper. Ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the spices.
Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for approximately 35-45 minutes or until they are tender and slightly caramelized. Toss the vegetables halfway through the roasting time for even cooking.
Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender. Pour in the vegetable broth. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the soup is too thick, you can add more vegetable broth until you achieve your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

If necessary, heat the soup in a sauce pan, pour the blended soup into bowls and enjoy your flavorful Roasted Vegetable Blender Soup!

This soup combines the rich flavors of the roasted vegetables with the savory broth for a delightful and healthy dish. Feel free to customize it further based on your taste preferences. Enjoy your nutritious and tasty soup!