Kuzmina Vera Valerievna
Endocrinologist, nutritionist
Surely every adult has heard at least once in his life that you can’t eat at night. The thought is firmly ingrained in our heads: “eating after 18:00 is a taboo, otherwise weight gain cannot be avoided.” If you adhere to such “false principles” of healthy eating, then it’s time to forget about them. Scientists have proven that eating in the evening is not only possible, but also necessary.
However, not all so simple. Understanding how the body works in the evening and at night will help you competently create a menu and have a full dinner without fear for your figure.
Lavash with cheese
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This aromatic appetizer can easily become an independent dinner if served with vegetables and your favorite drink. You will need:
300 g of thin pita bread, 2 eggs, 200 g of cheese, 100 g of green onions, 100 g of sour cream, herbs, spices.
Preparation:
Grate the cheese and boiled eggs, finely chop the onion and herbs, and then mix everything in one bowl with sour cream and spices. Cut the pita bread into equal rectangles, lay out the filling and carefully fold the envelopes. Fry for a few minutes on each side in a frying pan lightly sprayed with oil.
Roast with dumplings
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Cooking time: 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil;
- 300–400 g of any dumplings;
- 200 g broccoli florets;
- 2 sweet peppers;
- 1 carrot;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 1 cm ginger root;
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil;
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce;
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce;
- 1 tablespoon honey;
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar;
- 1 bunch of green onions;
- toasted sesame seeds.
Preparation
Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place dumplings in one layer. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
Add water to the pan, covering the dumplings by ⅓, and simmer covered for 5-8 minutes.
Place a clean frying pan over medium heat and heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Fry broccoli, bell pepper slices and julienned carrots for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
Pour in sesame oil, sriracha and soy sauces, honey and rice vinegar. Bring to a boil and let the sauce thicken slightly. Add dumplings and mix well with vegetables.
Before serving, garnish the dish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Don't be lazy
