Whether it’s because you want to save money or try to eat clean, sooner or later you will need some know-how to find your way in the kitchen.
When eating out, you never really know how the meal is prepared, where the ingredients came from, and how much oil, butter, or salt was added.
You only need the most basic equipment, with very common and cheap ingredients that you could easily buy from the nearest supermarket.
Grab some essentials like pots and pans, a cutting board, a sharp knife, measuring cups and spoons, and a mixing bowl.
Detox soup is a great way to cleanse your body and rid it of toxins. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
1 head of broccoli
1 cup of chopped cabbage
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 minced garlic clove
Salt and pepper to taste
Start by heating some olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the vegetables and garlic, and cook until they are soft.
After the water is boiled, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. Serve hot.
Quinoa and black bean salad is easy to prepare and full of flavor and nutrition. All you have to do is combine quinoa with other ingredients and enjoy.
1 cup of quinoa
2 cups of water
1 red bell pepper
1 onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package. While it is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion and any other spices or herbs you wish, then sauté. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Serve before it gets cold.
Turkey meatballs are healthy and easy to cook as we used turkey instead of chicken. Feel free to opt for any other lean meat. Here’s what you need:
1/2 pound of ground turkey
2 eggs
1 tbsp. of olive oil
1 cup of bread crumbs
Salt and pepper
Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray. Dip each meatball in egg, then roll each in breadcrumbs.
Place onto a cookie sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with a side salad.
This time, we will stir-fry chicken and vegetables. If you haven’t tried it before, just give it a shot. Here are the ingredients you need:
1 piece of chicken breast
1/4 cup of soy sauce
3 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Then, add the chicken and cook for about 5 minutes, until browned.
Add the vegetables and cook for a few more minutes. After that, add the soy sauce and cook for another minute. Serve with rice!
The berry smoothie bowl is a great alternative as it's low-calorie and a healthy choice. You’ll need the following ingredients:
1/2 cup of fresh strawberries
1/2 cup of fresh blueberries
1 banana, sliced
1/4 cup of plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Then feel free to pour the smoothie into a bowl and enjoy!
Hopefully, you enjoyed both our story and your dinner! These 5 easy and healthy recipes do not require advanced skills, your whole day, expensive equipment, or rare ingredients.