Do you know that feeling when you don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat a healthy meal? We’ve all been there. This blog post is packed with 5 easy fit dinners that you can make in a heartbeat. All of these recipes are simple, tasty, and can be made in less than 30 minutes. So there are no more excuses!
1. Baked vegetables with brown rice
Ingredients: Cooked brown rice; Red onion, chopped; Garlic cloves, minced; Yellow pepper, cut into thick slices; Zucchini, cut into rings of the same thickness as yellow pepper. If they are large, cut them in half before slicing. You want them all to be roughly the same size. Keep the skin !; Green beans (fresh or frozen) cut in half at an angle so that each piece has the white part combined with the green one; Canned olive oil or olive oil drizzled on the palms and rubbed with vegetables, salt and pepper to taste; Dried thyme leaves used to sprinkle vegetables on cooking.
The season for Polish seasonal vegetables has started. The stalls are full of huge zucchini, eggplants and peppers … I love the dishes that include vegetables, so today I will prepare a light dinner with rice and vegetables over. Such vegetables are a perfect complement to both rice and meat. Now is the time to use our seasonal vegetables in your new dishes because they are just right for you.
2. Grilled chicken and quinoa with steamed broccoli
Ingredients: Grilled chicken, boneless and skinless; Quinoa cooked according to the instructions on the package. If you are not sure how much quinoa or water to use, simply boil it at the ratio of one part quinoa to two parts water until soft but still slightly hot. Garlic cloves finely ground; Fresh juice of half a large lemon (or more if you want); Salt and pepper to taste; Steamed broccoli
Preheat the grill to high temperature. Spray both sides of each piece of chicken with olive oil cooking spray, then season them generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill the seasoned chicken for about five minutes on each side depending on thickness, turning it halfway through cooking time. When you are finished grilling, place the cooked chicken on a clean plate to rest. Meanwhile, heat the quinoa in a large pan over medium-high heat until warm and slightly crispy on all sides.
Now put one piece of grilled chicken on your plate with three tablespoons of cooked quinoa next to it. Add half a cup of steamed broccoli on top or around the edge along with two teaspoons of grated Parmesan cheese – if you like – and sprinkle with a few leaves of dried oregano before serving hot! Bon appetite!
3. Quiche, salad and fruit for breakfast or lunch
Ingredients: Ingredients for the quiche; Ingredients for salad; Sliced or diced fruit, whichever you prefer.
Quiche can be made of just about anything that feels right at the moment, so it’s all about your creativity and willingness to experiment. Some of my favorite toppings are spinach, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and feta cheese for a Greek-style cake! Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl until they are evenly distributed over the entire surface…. Then pour them directly into your partially cooked crust … I like this dish because it not only contains fruit but also vegetables, which makes it an even healthier choice than most other dishes! You also have a salad for that! So enjoy everything in this dish from start to finish without feeling guilty!
4. Baked salmon with asparagus and baked potatoes
Salmon is a healthy fish with lots of omega-3 fatty acids. Asparagus contains antioxidants, and because it can be baked, it is easy to prepare because you only need to turn the oven on for 30 minutes.
Since salmon has such an intense flavor, pairing it with anything too strong could ruin its flavor, so choose something subtle like potatoes or sweet swede cubes. However, this does not mean that your meal will be tasteless! This combination is enough to keep you satisfied after lunch.
5. Tofu stir-fry with brown rice noodles
Tofu is a fantastic source of protein that can be easily adapted to a variety of tastes. In this recipe, it is paired with a spicy ginger and garlic sauce, which is an easy dish for an evening out!
Ingredients: 400 grams of very hard tofu, drained and squeezed, 400 grams of brown rice noodles, water or vegetable broth (for cooking), fresh broccoli florets, unsalted peanuts
Instructions: Drain the tofu from the package in a small bowl so that some watery liquid remains. Wrap your tofu block in paper towels or a scarf, then place it on another small bowl. Put something heavy on top – a cast iron pan works best as it will hold the weight evenly while trapping all excess moisture. After 15 minutes, you should have a firm and hard block of tofu. Now it’s time to heat up a wok or large pan so that the oil starts to smoke. Dice the tofu finely and add them along with the chopped ginger and garlic (preferably fresh). Then add the sauce: mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and water until combined. Broccoli is great because its taste blends perfectly with the rest of the dish, but the Chinese cabbage will also suit
When the vegetables are cooked, add the pasta – it should only take about two minutes to cook it before it’s ready to serve. Finally, add peanuts on top as decoration. Serve alone or with brown rice.