The Dinner that Helps You Burn Fat

You're going to like this: Certain foods have metabolism-boosting properties, helping your body torch more calories without any extra effort. The one-pan, low-cal meal here packs in five of those ingredients. So get cooking, and prepare to feel the burn. (Seriously. It's spicy!) By Marygrace Taylor, REDBOOK.

Chickpea-chicken curry

1. Warm 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 Tbsp curry powder, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp minced ginger, and a seeded, diced jalapeño pepper.

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2. Add 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes and their juices, 1 (15-oz) can drained, rinsed chickpeas, and the breast meat from a rotisserie chicken, shredded. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, until fragrant. Makes 4 servings.

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3. Serve over brown basmati rice (keep it to ½ cup per serving) and top with a dollop of low-fat yogurt and chopped fresh cilantro.

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