Description
Healthy Dinner Recipes Made Simple brings wholesome, flavorful, and easy-to-make meals to your weeknights. Enjoy roasted vegetables, protein-packed chicken or tofu, and fluffy quinoa for a balanced dinner that your whole family will love. These simple recipes are perfect for busy schedules without compromising on taste or nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or firm tofu for vegetarian)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F and line a baking sheet.
- Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast 20–25 mins.
- Toast quinoa in 1 tsp olive oil for 1–2 mins, add broth, simmer 15 mins.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil, cook chicken/tofu 5–6 mins per side.
- Assemble quinoa, vegetables, and protein on a platter. Drizzle lemon, sprinkle parsley.
- Serve warm with extra lemon if desired.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Swap quinoa for brown rice or farro.
- Store in airtight containers; reheat with a splash of broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg