Are you tired of wasting money on fast food and jeopardizing your health at the same time? Then this post is for you because I’m giving you a few quick and healthy meals that you can whip up in minutes. To start making these meals at home, stock up on inexpensive food staples when they go on sale and by doing this, you’ll always have what you need to cook healthy and delicious meals. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Breakfast Recipes
Here are some cool quick and healthy meals you can eat for breakfast. I enjoy scrambled eggs and here is how to cook them. In a skillet with hot oil and butter, pour in two beaten eggs. Fold them for 5 to 10 minutes and toss in cheese or veggies. Serve the eggs with smoked sausage links or toast. Another idea is to make mini pancakes and top them with fruits. In a medium bowl, combine a cup of flour, two tablespoons of sugar, three tablespoons of melted butter, two teaspoons of baking powder and an egg. Pour small spoonfuls of the batter in a hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes on both sides.
Quinoa Salad
To make this salad, combine three cups of cooked quinoa, three cups of spinach, a half cup of diced tomatoes, a third cup of green onions, a cup of diced bell peppers, and a cup of salad dressing. Mix well and serve.
Turkey Burgers
Another idea is to make turkey burgers. In a medium bowl, combine a pound of ground turkey, a few teaspoons of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, onion powder, black pepper, and a third cup of crushed garlic. Shape into patties and fry in a hot skillet for 10 minutes on both sides.
Chicken and Rice Soup
In a large pot with a few tablespoons of hot oil, add a cup of diced onions, two cups of carrots, two cups of diced broccoli, two cups of diced celery, your favorite spices, and four crushed garlic cloves. After 15 minutes, add five cups of chicken broth, four cups of shredded chicken, and parsley. Cook for 45 minutes then add a cup of parboiled rice. Cook for 30 more minutes then serve.
Steak Salad
In a medium bowl, combine two cups of leftover steak pieces, a cup of mayonnaise, your favorite spices, a half cup of diced celery, a third cup of diced red bell pepers, and a half cup of green onions.
Trail Mix Parfaits
This is a neat snack you can make for the kids after school or on the weekends. In five to eight mason jars, place spoonfuls of pretzels and chopped granola. Then add layers of yogurt and dried fruits. Drizzle the tops of the parfaits with honey or chocolate chips.
Salmon and Pasta Salad
In a medium bowl, combine two cans of salmon, a cup and a half of mayonnaise, a fourth cup of diced red onions, a cup of chopped spinach, a half cup of green peas, and your favorite spices. Then add three cups of cooked pasta and mix well before serving.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Line your baking sheet with aluminum foil and place five sweet potatoes. Poke small holes in the sweet potatoes and bake them for an hour. Drizzle olive oil over the peeled potatoes and enjoy.
Crockpot Lentil and Sausage Soup
In your crockpot, add a pound of Italian sausage, a pound of lentils, three cups of sauteed vegetables, five cups of chicken broth, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, dashes of hot sauce, three cans of diced tomatoes, and two cans of tomato sauce. Cook over low heat for 7 hours. Top your soup with shredded cheese or sour cream.
Fettuccine Zoodle Alfredo
Zoodles are shredded zucchini that look and taste like regular pasta. If you’re cutting back on carbs, this recipe is for you. Boil two bags of frozen noodles and drain the water. Then transfer the zoodles to a medium pot and stir in two cups of Parmesan cheese, a cup and a half of heavy cream, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a third cup of green onions. Serve with a vegetable salad.
Cauliflower Pizza
Buy a large frozen cauliflower pizza crust and preheat your oven according to the package’s instructions. On top of the cauliflower pizza crust, add pepperoni, one cup of tomato sauce, a cup of mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper, and green bell peppers. Finally, bake the pizza according to the package’s directions.
Molasses-Glazed Chicken Thighs
In a large Ziploc bag, combine a cup of dark molasses, a few teaspoons of honey, two teaspoons of olive oil, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper. Add five to eight chicken thighs to the bag and shake thoroughly. After 4 to 5 hours, remove the chicken thighs from the Ziploc bag and place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in a 400-degree preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Healthy meals don’t have to be boring and take all day to cook. With these recipe ideas, you can enjoy delicious food that is good for your body too.
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