Description
Discover cozy, easy-to-make healthy dinner recipes with simple ingredients. Perfect for busy nights, these meals are colorful, nourishing, and full of flavor, using fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and pantry staples. Bring your family together with dishes that are as easy to prepare as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice or quinoa
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 chicken breast or 200g tofu, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil, thyme, or parsley)
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add protein, season lightly, and cook until done.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender-crisp.
- Mix in cooked grains and combine well.
- Season with fresh herbs, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve immediately, family-style or plated individually.
Notes
Swap vegetables according to season or preference. For extra flavor, drizzle a small amount of balsamic glaze before serving. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg