Dinner with shrimp, kale, and lentil salad is low in calories but high in fiber. Fiber slows digestion, increasing feelings of fullness.
Kale is higher in fiber than other salad greens. Combined with fiber-rich lentils, this nutrient-dense salad can support your weight loss goals while keeping you full.
This dinner is also packed with protein. Shrimp and lentils provide a source of lean protein, an essential macronutrient needed for muscle repair and maintenance and to stave off hunger.
Protein takes a while to break down in the stomach, meaning protein-rich meals make you feel fuller even when the meal is low in calories. Lentils contain protein, carbohydrates, and fiber, which help provide energy and control appetite.
Ingredient:
- 2 cups kale (140 grams, 15 calories)
- 170 grams of shrimp (144 calories)
- 1/2 cup cooked green lentils (100 grams, 338 calories)
Making:
- Wash and cut kale into bite-sized pieces, removing the tough stems.
- Cook lentils in water until tender. Drain off excess water.
- Saute shrimp in a pan with a little olive oil until shrimp turns orange-red.
- In a large bowl, toss together the kale, shrimp and lentils. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil or lemon juice to taste.
