Description
Explore nourishing, easy-to-make healthy dinner recipes for everyday meals. From lean proteins and roasted vegetables to wholesome grains, these family-friendly dishes are packed with flavor and simple to prepare, making weeknight dinners joyful and stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (200g each)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 20–25 min.
- Season chicken with garlic, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Sear chicken in 1 tsp olive oil for 3–4 min per side, finish in oven if needed.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions using stock.
- Plate quinoa, top with chicken and roasted vegetables. Drizzle lemon juice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with salmon or tofu for variety.
- Make quinoa in bulk to save time on weekdays.
- Add a handful of toasted nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg