10 Healthy and Delicious Recipes
1. Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice
Instructions: Cook quinoa in vegetable broth. Roast vegetables at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Combine cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lemon juice.
2. Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon slices
- Salt, pepper, and dill
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon and asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon slices, salt, pepper, and dill. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
3. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 broccoli floret
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions: Stir-fry chicken until cooked. Add vegetables and garlic. Cook until tender-crisp. Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve hot.
4. Avocado Toast with Egg
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole-wheat toast
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions: Toast bread. Mash avocado and spread on toast. Fry or poach eggs. Place eggs on avocado toast. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions: Sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add garlic and cumin. Add lentils and vegetable broth. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
6. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1 cup mixed berries
- Honey (optional)
Instructions: Layer Greek yogurt, granola, and berries in a glass. Drizzle with honey if desired.
7. Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions: Cook ground turkey with onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Add soy sauce. Serve in lettuce leaves.
8. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Bowls
Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn
- Lime juice
Instructions: Roast sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes. Combine roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and avocado. Drizzle with lime juice.
9. Egg and Spinach Scramble
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions: Sauté onion. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Scramble eggs and add to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Chickpea Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Curry powder
Instructions: Sauté onion and garlic. Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and curry powder. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
