However, there are recipes that do not involve spending a lot of time or having special culinary skills. Try these 14 healthy easy recipes for busy people on the go.
1. Green Salads
Photo credit: bake your day Salads are super easy to make and require no cooking at all. Just chop up the ingredients and put it in a Tupperware and you are good to go. You can make a lot at once and keep for later. Ingredients:
Kale Lemon Olive oil Salt Pepper
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2. Chickpea Slaw
Photo credit: Unsweetened Caroline Ingredients:
¼ cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. water Salt Black pepper 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 ½ cups of sliced green cabbage 2 stalks celery (sliced) 2 shredded carrots 2 tbsps. sesame seeds (toasted)
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3. Juice Your Greens
Photo credit: Loving it Vegan Ingredients:
A handful of kale A handful of cabbage A handful of parsley A stalk of celery An apple or a pear
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4. Steamed Veggies And Meat
Photo credit: Gimme some oven This recipe includes meat but does not take years to prepare. Steaming cooks the meal really fast. If you are a vegan, you can use tofu to substitute the meat. Ingredients:
Broccoli Meat (of your choice) Olive oil Salt Pepper Apple cider vinegar
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5. Seared Meat and Vegetables
Photo credit: Gimme some oven A skillet will come in handy for this dish. And yes, it is another meal with veggies and meat, you cannot go wrong with this. It is a mix and matches meaning you can switch up the oils, seasonings, and vegetables according to your taste. Ingredients:
Ground meat (of your choice) Vegetables (anyone you fancy) Organic oil/butter Store bought sauce/dressing Salt
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6. Green Smoothie
Photo credit: Yummy Mummy Kitchen Smoothies are quite filling and combine fruits and vegetables for a healthy breakfast if you need to rush out in the morning. Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Spirulina 1 banana 1 cup blueberries Milk/Soy milk Blend till smooth and enjoy. To make it thicker, add ice in with the ingredients. A tea smoothie
Note: If you like green tea, then try out this smoothie that uses your favourite tea and fruits:
¾ cup green tea 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. Agave nectar 1 small pear 2 tbsps. fat-free plain yogurt
How to make it: Blend until smooth.
7. Feta Omelet and Toast
Photo credit: Improved Health Club Toast and eggs will definitely taste different from this recipe. Ingredients:
Chopped broccoli 2 eggs 2 tsp. Feta cheese (crumbled) 2 slices toasted bread Olive oil
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8. Banana and Almond Toast
Photo credit: Dolly and Oatmeal This recipe is sure to keep you full until lunchtime. Ingredients:
1 tbsp. almond butter 1 slice rye bread 1 sliced banana
How to make it: Cover toast with almond butter and put banana slices.
9. Quinoa
Photo credit: Kitchme You can cook the quinoa the night before to reduce the amount of time spent on the dish. Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa 1/3 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 1 small tomato (chopped) 1 scallion (chopped) 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice Salt Pepper
How to make it: Gently toss all the ingredients in a bowl and voila, you are done.
10. Hummus and Beans
Photo credit: Pinch and swirl Mashing your beans to create hummus takes just a few minutes. Ingredients:
¼ cup canned white beans 1 tbsp. chopped chives 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 tsp. olive oil Assorted Vegetables (chopped)
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11. Egg Sandwich
Photo credit: Home Sweet Eats Ingredients:
2 cooked eggs (chopped) 2 tbsp. Greek yogurt 2 tbsp. red bell peppers (chopped) ¼ curry powder Salt Pepper Rye bread ½ fresh spinach
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12. Swiss Sandwich and Ham
Photo credit: My Recipe Magic Whip up a simple but tasty sandwich. Ingredients:
1 tbsp. Greek yogurt ¼ Tsp. dried dill 2 slices bread 1-ounce lean sliced ham 1 pear (sliced) 1 1- ounce slice Swiss cheese
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13. Salmon Noodles
Photo Credit: Killing Thyme Noodles take just a few minutes to cook and are extremely tasty. Ingredients:
4 ounces noodles or spaghetti 5 ounces asparagus (cut) 1 (6-oz) salmon fillet 1tbsp sesame oil Zest and juice of 1-2 limes Salt Fresh pepper 4 ounces cucumber (cut) ½ avocado
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14. Spaghetti Squash
This is one of my favourite recipes on the go (all it takes is 20 mins)! I substitute pasta for spaghetti squash. No plate needed. Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash 2 tsp of olive oil 2 pinch’ of salt 2 pinch’ of pepper
Steps: Check out the detailed steps in this full recipe here. All these recipes can be prepared with ease and have carbs, proteins and fat to keep you energized until your next meal. Featured photo credit: Brandy S via unsplash.com
