The healthy recipe, which helps you lose weight without giving up taste, recommended by a fitness trainer: “I lost 7 kilograms”
Who said weakening means giving up culinary pleasures? Fitness trainer Gerard Vilarrasa made waves on social networks after revealing a simple, delicious and extremely healthy recipe: pumpkin lasagna and minced meat. The preparation, rich in protein (60 grams) and poor in carbohydrates, is ideal for those who want to lose extra pounds without feeling that they keep a diet.
Lasagna with pumpkin, low carb preparation in protein, good for weakening photo Montignac recipes
Pumpkin has quickly become one of the most appreciated vegetables, and in Mediterranean countries, such as Spain, its consumption reached 3.6 kilograms per person in 2023, being the only vegetable with constant growth. And in Romania, more and more people discover how versatile it is: it fits the barbecue, in soups, salads, but also in reinvented recipes, such as this healthy lasagna.
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, the recipe proposed by Gerard Vilarrasa transforms the pumpkin into a main ingredient and is prepared in less than 30 minutes, demonstrating that healthy eating can be tasty.
Why pumpkin is ideal for weight loss. How it helps you lose pounds
Nutritionists point out that pumpkin is a reliable ally in weight loss diets. It has few calories, but it abounds in water and fiber, which offers fast satiety and supports digestion.
According to Dietitian María Carmen Japaz, pumpkins contain:
- 90% water – ideal for hydration and detoxification;
- Fiber – reduce appetite and regulate intestinal transit;
- Vitamin C and folic acid – strengthen the immune system and maintain healthy skin;
- Vitamins in complex B (including B6) – support metabolism, energy production and maintain the optimal blood sugar level.
In short, pumpkin is the perfect ingredient for a healthy and balanced diet.
Gerard Vilarrasa is a content coach and creator in Spain, known on social networks for his healthy, high protein, and for practical tips on how to lose weight through a flexible eating, without drastic restrictions.
Lasagna recipe with pumpkin and minced meat, low-carb, ideal for weight loss
An alternative much lighter than classic lasagna, but just as tasty.
ingredients
- 2 large pumpkins
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 150 g fresh mushrooms
- 300 g minced meat (beef, turkey or chicken)
- 100 ml milk
- parmesan shaved and sliced cheese
- crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- salt, pepper, garlic powder
- extra virgin olive oil.
Method of preparation
Cut the pumpkin thin slices in length and lightly, just soak. In the same pan, sink the onion and peppers, then add the mushrooms. Put the minced meat, season and cook well. Add milk and parmesan to get a creamy mixture.
In a tray, alternate layers of pumpkin, cheese and meat composition. Complete with pumpkin, tomato sauce and grated cheese.
Bake 10 minutes at 200 ° C, until it becomes golden and appetizing.
The result? A light, healthy, but extremely tasty lasagna that helps you control your weight without giving up your favorite dishes.
Pumpkin, Diet star: How to lose weight with healthy lasagna
And if the pumpkin does not delight you, you can try an equally healthy and rich variant: Lasagna with eggplant and minced meat, proposed by the same coach, which you will discover in a future edition.
It is certain that the pumpkin is no longer just a trivial garden vegetable-it has become a star ingredient in modern cuisine. Lasagna with pumpkin is the perfect proof that healthy food can be tasty, and healthy. If you want to lose weight or simply have a more balanced lifestyle, this recipe is worth a try.
