Things You'll Need:
- Fresh Herbs
- A full spice rack
- Spicy mustard
- Low-fat salad dressings
- No-fat salad dressings
- Freshly-ground pepper
- Kosher salt
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Garlic
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Step 1
Spice up low-fat meat dishes by relying on fresh and dried herbs and spices, not salt. Adding salt will not spice up low-fat meat dishes, and extra sodium can defeat some of the health benefits of eating low-fat meat dishes.
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Step 2
Replace table salt with Kosher salt. Kosher salt is shaped differently than regular salt, and has more surface area, which allows you to use less salt to spice low-fat meat dishes. Alternating Kosher salt with sea salt can also help you add flavor to low-fat meat dishes. Sea salt tends to be strong tasting, use sparingly. It's best on low-fat meat dishes containing beef or pork.
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Step 3
Grind some black pepper into the meat while it's cooking. If you rely on pre-ground pepper you are missing out on a bold spice for low-fat meat dishes . When you stock your spice rack with a variety of peppercorns, you will always have the right pepper to add spice to low-fat meat dishes. Stock up on black peppercorns, white peppercorns, red peppercorns, and a blend of peppers.
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Step 4
Stock up on the basic Italian seasonings to spice up low-fat meat dishes are Italian seasonings. This can be a blend, or have an Italian seasoning blend and individual jars. Keep Thyme, Basil, Oregano, and Rosemary on hand.
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Step 5
Rely on powdered spices to further enhance fresh herbs and roots. Garlic powder can be used in conjunction with fresh garlic, or in place of it. Another way to spice low-fat meat dishes is to use onion powder. Again, onion powder can be used with or instead of real chopped onions.
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Step 1
Go exotic by adding world spices to low-fat meat dishes. Using exotic spices from around the world keeps low-fat meat dishes interesting. These spices add strong and distinct flavors to any low-fat meat dish. By varying which exotic spices you use in low-fat meat dishes every meal can be an adventure.
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Step 2
Head South of the Border and borrow some Mexican or Tex-Mex flavors. Use Chili Powder, Paprika, Cilantro, Crushed Red Pepper, and low-sodium taco seasoning blends. Add fresh hot peppers or chile peppers to low-fat meat dishes for some spicy heat.
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Step 3
Add an Indian flair and spice to low-fat meat dishes, especially chicken dishes, with Cumin, Curry Powder, Celery Seed, Ground Coriander, Saffron, Tumeric, and Fennel Seeds.
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Step 4
Give low-fat meal dishes an Eastern flair with Asian herbs and spices. Asian flavors can be added to spice up low-fat dishes. Use Ground Ginger, Ground Mustard, or Coriander.
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Step 5
Experiment with your favorite world spices to create new flavor combinations in your low-fat meat dishes. Let the flavors carry the dish, and you will never miss the fat.
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Step 1
Keep fresh herbs on hand, it; is another way easy way to spice up low-fat dishes is to use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a bolder flavor to low-fat meat dishes than dried herbs.
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Step 2
Buy pre-potted herbs and store them in your kitchen. Store them on a windowsill. Keep a variety of fresh herbs including Basil, Rosemary, Oregano and Peppermint.
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Step 3
Pinch off the leaves and use them towards the end of cooking any low-fat dishes to add vibrant flavors. To add a burst of flavor, add a couple of fresh herbs at the end of the cooking process.
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Step 4
Add powerful flavor and spice to low-fat meat dishes by adding freshly-chopped roots. Fresh ginger can be peeled to remove the outer skin. Then use the vegetable peeler to add fresh ginger slices to low-fat meat dishes containing skinless chicken. Fresh ginger can also be chopped, however, when sliced thinly it can infuse strong flavors into low-fat meat dishes including stir fries.
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Step 5
Enhance flavors as well as nutrients when you add freshly chopped garlic or onions to low-fat meat dishes. Adding chopped vegetables including green peppers and red peppers can also add interesting combinations of spice to low-fat meat dishes. For low-fat dishes like turkey chili or vegetarian chili, use the entire pepper including the seeds. Discard the stems.
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Step 1
Use the salad dressings you have on hand to spice up low-fat meat dishes. Start with a savory low-fat or no-fat salad dressing as a marinade. A robust Italian salad dressing or a spicy honey mustard salad dressing can add a burst of flavor to low-fat meat dishes.
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Step 2
Marinade the meat in the salad dressing for about half an hour before cooking. Use a fork to poke the meat, which will help the marinade penetrate the meat. Choose a salad dressing with a low fat content.
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Step 3
Add extra herbs and spices the marinade for the low-fat meat dish. Use spices and herbs which complement the low-fat marinade you made with the salad dressing.
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Step 4
Store the meat and the marinade for the low-fat meat dish in plastic bag. Squeeze out any air before sealing the bag. Twist it closed it it does not close at the top with a zipper. Keep the bag in bowl in the refrigerator, to keep it from spilling. The longer the meat is marinade, the tastier your low-fat meat dish will be.
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Step 5
Pour all of the marinade into the dish used for cooking. Top off the dish with a splash of fresh dressing from the bottle, to add a touch more flavor to the low-fat meat dishes.
