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5 Super Healthy & Delicious Recipes You Can Make Tonight
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1. Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
A mouth-watering combination of grilled salmon and refreshing avocado salsa.
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, red onion, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve the grilled salmon topped with the avocado salsa.
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2. Quinoa-Stuffed Bell Peppers
A nutritious and colorful dish made with bell peppers stuffed with delicious quinoa filling.
Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Stuff the bell peppers with the quinoa filling. Place them in a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
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3. Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
A light and refreshing Greek salad topped with juicy grilled chicken.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into thin strips.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Top with the grilled chicken slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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4. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu
A quick and flavorful stir-fry packed with colorful veggies and protein-rich tofu.
Ingredients:
- 1 package firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large wok or skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the tofu cubes to the wok and sprinkle with cornstarch. Cook for a few minutes until the tofu turns golden brown. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- In the same wok, add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, broccoli florets, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce into the wok and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Add the cooked tofu back to the wok and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
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5. Berry Spinach Smoothie
A nutritious and refreshing smoothie packed with antioxidants from berries and iron from spinach.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 ripe banana
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