5 Spring Clean Eating Recipes You Will Love If You're Trying to Eat Healthier.
It's that time of year again when we all start thinking about how we can eat healthier and be more active. If you’re looking for some new recipes to try, here are 5 tried-and-true options that will help you get started.
There are plenty of obstacles to healthy living—willpower, money, time, motivation—but it doesn't have to be hard. With these recipes, cooking yourself a healthy breakfast is just a few minutes away. And what could be easier than whipping up a smoothie? The hardest part might be deciding which recipe to try first!
5 Spring Clean Eating Recipes
With so many different opinions on what is healthy, it can be hard to know how to eat well. If you’ve been trying to eat more healthily but are feeling overwhelmed, these recipes are for you!
Here are some of our tried-and-true favorites.
The first recipe is the perfect way to start the morning with a hearty breakfast that will keep you full until lunchtime. Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa is easy to make and will leave you satisfied all day long.
Another great option is Banana Chocolate Chia Pudding. This recipe takes just 5 minutes to make and can be eaten either chilled or warmed up for breakfast or as a snack throughout the day.
If you need something quick and easy, give this Tofu Scramble recipe a try. You can whip up this dish in less than 10 minutes with ingredients like tofu, turmeric, spinach, cumin, garlic powder, salt & pepper—all things your pantry should have stocked!
We also love the combination of flavors in this Roasted Sweet Potato Soup With Coconut Cream. It's light but filling and tastes even better after sitting in the fridge overnight! And it couldn't be easier to make--you just need sweet potatoes,
Breakfast Smoothie
This recipe is just what you need to get your day off to a healthy start!
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
-1 banana, frozen and sliced
-4 strawberries, frozen and sliced
-1/2 cup mixed berries
-1 cup vanilla yogurt
Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into two glasses. Serve with a side of toast or cereal.
Vegetarian Chili Stew
This vegetarian chili stew is a perfect dish to whip up on a cold day. It's rich with spices and hearty beans, and it's sure to warm you up!
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner—tacos are a versatile dish that can be eaten any time of day. These tacos are packed with nutrients from the black beans and sweet potatoes. They're also an excellent source of fiber for your digestive system.
What's more, tacos are a fun way to spruce up breakfast leftovers. So if you have some leftover chicken from last night's dinner, chop it up and toss it in the pan before making these tacos for a new take on a classic dish.
Ingredients:
- Black beans
- Sweet potato
- Onion
- Cumin
- Dried oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Corn tortillas
Instructions:
Curried Quinoa Salad
This is a healthy, hearty recipe that can be served as an entrée or side dish. Quinoa is high in protein, fiber, and iron, making it a great choice for breakfast.
Quinoa is also gluten-free and vegan, so this recipe works well for just about anyone looking to start the day with something nutritiously satisfying.
Veggie Frittata
A frittata is an easy way to make a healthy breakfast. Veggie frittatas are especially easy because you can throw in anything you want!
This recipe from The Kitchn is made up of vegetables, spices, and eggs. As a bonus, it's super low-carb and only takes about 30 minutes to make.
It's that time of year again when we all start thinking about how we can eat healthier and be more active. If you're looking for some new recipes to try, here are 5 tried-and-true options that will help you get started. There are plenty of obstacles to healthy living—willpower, money, time, motivation—but it doesn't have to be hard. With these recipes, cooking yourself a healthy breakfast is just a few minutes away. And what could be easier than whipping up a smoothie? The hardest part might be deciding which recipe to try first!
Brown Rice Pasta with Pesto.
Pesto is a great way to add flavor and nutrients to a dish. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch when you're in a hurry. It takes 15-20 minutes from start to finish, so it's the perfect recipe when you need something homemade but doesn't have the time to make it from scratch.
First, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In a small bowl, combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic clove (minced), Parmesan cheese (grated), salt, and pepper. When the pasta has cooled slightly (5-10 minutes), toss with pesto until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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