Description
Discover healthy dinner recipes you’ll want on repeat! Packed with lean proteins, fresh vegetables, and whole grains, these meals are simple, flavorful, and perfect for family dinners. Easy to prep, cozy to serve, and always delicious, they’re the ultimate weeknight solution for anyone craving nutritious comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, seasoned with salt, pepper, and thyme
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: pine nuts or sunflower seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Toss vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place seasoned chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- Assemble plates: quinoa first, then chicken and roasted vegetables.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with parsley and seeds.
Notes
- Swap chicken for salmon or tofu for variety.
- Roasted vegetables can be prepped in advance.
- Add a drizzle of low-sodium soy sauce or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg