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Pinterest Facebook Twitter Email. Grilled Shrimp in Lettuce Leaves with Serrano-Mint Sauce Roll grilled shrimp and an herbaceous green sauce in lettuce leaves for a crunchy, refreshing seafood bite. This lean cut of meat gets tons of flavor from an easy dried-spice rub. Made with just five ingredients plus salt and pepper , this salmon recipe is primed for weeknight cooking. Just spread the mustard-maple sauce over each fillet, and then bake until the fish is cooked through. The dish will be ready in just 20 minutes. Poach chicken breasts in a flavorful ginger, shallot and sesame broth for a delicately flavored main dish.
This herby sauce takes skinless chicken breasts from boring to bright in only 25 minutes. This delicious, colorful salad is a great way to introduce whole grains to your kids! Giada tops flaky salmon fillets with a bright and briny mix of lemon slices, capers and Marsala wine. Cooking the fish in foil packets keeps it silky and moist. Maple syrup, orange juice concentrate and chipotles in adobo make a sweet and smoky glaze for lean, center-cut pork chops. Ellie's minute salmon fillets contain just calories per serving. She saves time in the kitchen with her quick and easy seasoning, which includes chili powder, cumin and some light brown sugar, keeping flavors bold and the fat content low.
With a few healthy swaps, it's easy to make a lighter take on traditional egg salad. Divide the egg salad among the lettuce leaves, top with sprouts and roll up for a hand-held meal. Antioxidant-rich kale is even better for you when eaten raw. Thin strips are softened in a light lemon dressing, then tossed with the savory-sweet blend of apple, dates, almonds and cheese.
A little pecorino goes a long way in giving this nutritious salad a satisfying depth of flavor. Punch up a typical chicken burger with big bold flavors like carrots, ginger, hoisin sauce and spicy chili-garlic sauce. Serve with marinated onions and mushrooms on a toasted bun. This speedy shrimp dish gets you whole grains, protein, vegetables and fruit all ready to go in 5 minutes Pro tip: Use store bought hummus, whole wheat wraps and a bevvy of fresh, crisp veggies to roll up this delicious portable lunch. For a quick but filling meal, fill whole-wheat tortillas with low-sodium ham and Swiss cheese.
Sliced apple adds sweetness while mustard gives it kick. Smothered in low-calorie sauteed mushrooms and sundried tomatoes, this dish is both healthy and satisfying. Top salmon filets wtih an easy soy glaze and pair it with a fresh cucumber-and-avocado salad for a restaurant-worthy, Asian-inspired meal that's ready in 25 minutes. Cook skinless chicken breasts with garlic, tomatoes and arugula to serve as a sauce for whole-wheat pasta. Be sure to save the pasta water so that you can add it as needed for a wetter sauce.
This simple oven-baked coconut shrimp recipe pairs perfectly with a light coconut-scented rice. Ditch starchy sides in favor of this energizing salad of cucumbers and tomatoes. The simple dill-and-lemon dressing complements the grilled chicken without heaping on extra fat or sugar. Instead of ordering take-out, whip up this healthy and satisfying stir-fry.
Made with tender chicken breast and asparagus and the flavor trifecta of garlic, soy and ginger, it will sate your Chinese food craving without all the fat and sodium. Ellie saves time by using store-bought whole wheat pizza dough for this simple pie. Cut down on the fat by using part-skim mozzarella and ricotta cheeses.
Satisfy your sandwich craving with this low-calorie option: Try adding five-spice powder to the orange slices to complement their flavor and slightly alter it, making it warm and spicy. Artichokes transform lemon chicken into a quick and hearty dinner. Let them simmer in the pan for a few minutes so that they become juicy and fully infused with the wine, onion and garlic sauce.
Giada's warm and satisfying soup calls for just four ingredients — chicken broth, tortellini, black pepper and parsely — and comes together in just 30 minutes. Who needs marinara sauce? Ellie Kriger tops this savory pie with butternut squash, gorgonzola cheese, red onions, sage and walnuts. Lean cuts of sirloin are simmered until tender and extra-flavorful in a garlicky tomato sauce for a healthier-than-it-tastes steak dinner in minutes.
This salad gets low-cal creaminess from strained Greek yogurt and healthy fats from avocado. Leftover rotisserie chicken makes this delicious stew a quick-fix meal. This warm, comforting soup is quick to make and full of good-for-you ingredients. Wilt Swiss chard in a spicy caraway and cumin-scented broth, then finish with protein-packed eggs, Greek yogurt and crisp pita chips. Pressure cookers take the pressure off you, making it easy to cook long-braise dishes for weeknight dinners.
This beef stroganoff uses lean beef chuck for a high-protein feast. Adding mushrooms to veggie burgers ensures that they're extra-moist; the burgers are delicate though and are best made in a skillet instead of the grill. Store-bought falafel mix gives baked chicken a great crispy crust and pairs perfectly with spicy harissa hummus. Salmon is a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and looks beautiful on a bed of vitamin C-rich broccoli.
Topped off with colorful red pepper flakes and fresh cilantro, this bright, low-calorie meal takes under 20 minutes. Gremolata, a mixture of mint, lemon zest and garlic adds bright, fresh flavor to this seared tilapia dish. These loaded sweet potatoes are packed with garlicky vegetables and crispy pancetta and topped with a light ricotta-parmesan sauce spiced with a hint of nutmeg.
Ellie manages to pack a whopping 30 grams of protein into just one serving of this pasta dish with help from whole-wheat bowtie pasta, chicken sausage and cannellini beans. The escarole is key to adding a leafy crunch and, most important, fiber. Fill store-bought crepes with shredded rotisserie chicken, ricotta cheese and herbs.
Top with fresh asparagus and a light, lemony sauce. This crispy fish takes only about six minutes to cook, and a simple shallot-mushroom sauce and light arugula salad round out the dish with layered textures and flavors. Try this Mexican-inspired steak dinner when you need a quick but healthy main course.
The minute meal features slices of beef eye round roast, an easy avocado-cilantro sauce, a tomato and hearts of palm salad and flour tortillas. Get more healthy salmon in your diet with these easy weeknight burgers. The patties are made with a flavroful mix of salmon fillet, sweet apples and chopped shallot and served on toasted potato buns. Frozen black-eyed peas and quick-cooking Swiss chard make this vegan stew a super-fast supper. Soy sauce and smoked paprika give it slow-simmered flavor, fast.
This well-rounded dinner of turkey cutlets, barley and Brussels sprouts has it all on one plate: These meaty, cafeteria-style sloppy joes have all the flavor of the sandwich you grew up on, but they're extra-lean so you can feel good about making them for your family. Garlic, herbs and red pepper flakes give the tomato sauce full flavor, while tilapia provides lean protein and multigrain spaghetti adds fiber.
Best of all, the pasta dish is on the table in 35 minutes. Kids and grown-ups alike will love these hearty whole-wheat wraps stuffed with lean ham, Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce and apple slices, honey mustard and dill. This soup is just as good for dinner as it is for lunch -- it's warming and comforting and perfect for a rainy day. Giada drizzles broiled white fish filets with a simple, creamy sauce for a meal that's ready in under 20 minutes, but tastes like you slaved all day.
Ellie uses pre-cooked shrimp to make this Asian-inspired salad super-fast. Make a quick sesame dressing, then add in radishes, scallions and fresh, crisp snow peas. Pork tenderloin is not only quick-cooking, but budget-friendly too. Slice it to make pork "steaks" and serve it with cabbage and apples cooked in the flavorful cooking juices.
Whip up a bowl of warming Asian soup in less than 20 minutes with greens, tofu and udon noodles. Weeknight Dinners in 25 Minutes or Less 6 Photos. Healthy Beat-the-Clock Dinners 5 Photos. Healthy Meal Makeovers 48 Photos.
Just-Add-Water Meals 8 Photos. Dinner's In The Fridge 3 Photos. Healthy Parchment Paper Dinners 6 Photos. This recipe for chicken, vegetables, and rice noodles served in a full-flavored Asian-inspired sauce makes a colorful and tasty one-dish meal. Four-Ingredient Red Curry Chicken.
This Thai red curry chicken with just 4 ingredients is quick, easy, and budget-friendly, sweetened with coconut cream for huge flavor! Spatchcocking makes for a bird with super crisp skin and moist meat, in about half the time it takes to roast a whole bird. Cheesy Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole.
Feed your hungry gang this quick and easy, ever-so cheesy green chile enchilada casserole, a supremely satisfying one-pan vegetarian dinner. Get dinner on the table quickly with this easy recipe for skillet chicken bulgogi, the Korean marinated dish everyone loves. Give lasagna a quick and easy pizza makeover by baking sausage, ricotta, marinara sauce, and mozzarella on flatbreads.
This quick and easy sloppy joe recipe sneaks lentils into a mix of ground beef, onion, ketchup, and barbeque sauce that kids will love. Speckled Trout in Capers and White Wine.
Speckled trout is baked with capers and white wine in an aluminum foil packet in this quick and easy seafood recipe great for weeknight dinner. Chicken seasoned with taco seasoning and topped with salsa, then baked. Grilled shrimp are quickly marinated in a spiced tomato sauce, then grilled--either indoors or out.
A big hit with company, and easy to prepare. Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken. Ready in less than 30 minutes, these skillet chicken breasts are perfect for a weeknight meal. Chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter. These chicken breast are really tender and moist.
I never have leftovers. Hamburger Steak with Onions and Gravy.
Simply bring the liquid and quinoa to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed. Don't lift the lid while it cooks. Then just fluff with a fork and serve! Sign in or sign up and post using a HubPages Network account. Comments are not for promoting your articles or other sites. I love eating quinoa and fix it on our stove. It is so versatile and can be used in so many ways. Recently I added it to my homemade chicken soup.
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For more information on managing or withdrawing consents and how we handle data, visit our Privacy Policy at: Updated on April 27, Quinoa That Actually Tastes Great! Ingredients 2 cups uncooked quinoa 4 cups liquid - water, chicken broth, beef broth or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Directions Measure liquid, quinoa and salt into the basin of a rice cooker, or into a medium saucepan over medium heat. With a rice cooker, just hit cook - seriously.
Shrimp and Snow Pea Salad. Amazon Inspire Digital Educational Resources. Use store bought hummus, whole wheat wraps and a bevvy of fresh, crisp veggies to roll up this delicious portable lunch. Grilled shrimp are quickly marinated in a spiced tomato sauce, then grilled--either indoors or out. The oven-baked fries will save significant calories, and a lean cut of flank steak, with excess fat trimmed away, will deliver a healthy dose of protein. Egg Salad with Beans:
That's all there is to it. For the stove top, bring the quinoa to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. The liquid will be fully absorbed. Don't lift the lid while the quinoa cooks. Pull the quinoa off the heat and fluff it gently with a fork.
It's ready to go! Dried Quinoa Ready to Cook. Quinoa on the Stovetop Quinoa is almost as easy to cook on the stovetop as it is with a rice cooker. Add Liquid - Your Choice!