Healthy recipes this week in 30 minutes or less
During the hustle and bustle of the fall season, it can be hard to find time to put an elaborate meal on the table.
During the hustle and bustle of the fall season, it can be hard to find time to put an elaborate meal on the table.
And preparing a delicious and healthy dish can sometimes be even more challenging.
But with a few simple tricks, you can easily whip up feta-stuffed chicken breast, salmon with couscous, and fajita style quesadillas. Those are some of the meals we chose for you this week to try out in the kitchen. The bonus? All of them take a half-hour or less!
So if you're looking for a fresh and wholesome meal with minimum effort, look no further. All of these meals are less than 450 calories.
Monday: Feta-stuffed chicken breasts
Forget the basic sautéed chicken breast: take your dinner to the next level with a low-fat creamy stuffing which blends feta, sunddried tomatoes and fresh basil.
Per serving: 168 calories, 5g fat, 1g carbohydrates, 29g protein, 0g fiber
Tuesday: Seared steak with caramelized onion and blue cheese sauce
This pan-seared steak recipe includes a creamy sauce made from caramelized onions and blue cheese. Just heat these ingredients in a skillet and add some spices, and you're good to go!
Per serving: 262 calories, 15g fat, 7g carbohydrates, 24g protein, 1g fiber
Wednesday: Salmon with toasted Israeli couscous
Another one-skillet dish, this fish meal includes plenty of wholesome ingredients: salmon, couscous, bell peppers, and more! This healthy meal will keep you feeling full with 35 grams of protein.
Per serving: 413 calories, 13g fat, 36g carbohydrates, 35g protein, 3g fiber
Thursday: Mexican-chicken hominy soup
This tasty chicken soup gets its Mexican flavor from the hominy, jalapeno, and cilantro. In a few simple steps, you'll be savoring this low-fat meal, which is a healthy alternative to chicken tortilla soup.
Per serving: 235 calories, 6.6g fat, 18g carbohydrates, 24.8g protein, 3.3g fiber
Friday: Fajita style quesadillas
In just 20 minutes, you can have these tasty vegetarian quesadillas ready. Add in peppers, onion, cheese, tomatoes and few other ingredients for this restaurant-style Mexican meal .
Per serving: 61 calories, 4g fat, 5g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 1g fiber