Here are three quick and easy meal recipes:
1. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
2. Egg and Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1 avocado
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast the bread slices.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl and spread it evenly over the toasted bread.
- Heat a non-stick pan and cook the eggs (sunny-side up, scrambled, or poached as you prefer).
- Place the eggs on top of the avocado toast.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
3. Taco Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Optional: sour cream, sliced olives, or avocado
Instructions:
- Cook the ground beef or turkey in a pan over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and follow package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Top with seasoned meat and salsa. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Serve immediately.
These recipes are all simple and can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.