Sometimes there is very little time to prepare a full dinner, and the desire to taste something delicious does not disappear. Quick meals are not only about sandwiches or salads, because in half an hour you can make a nutritious and tasty meal that everyone will like.
Here are some ideas that will save you time in the kitchen.
1. Pasta with spinach and parmesan sauce
Ingredients:
Pasta – 200 g
Spinach (fresh or frozen) – 100 g
Cream 15-20% – 100 ml
Parmesan – 50 g
Garlic – 1 clove
Olive oil – 1 tbsp. l.
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Boil the paste according to package directions.
Fry chopped garlic in heated olive oil until golden, add spinach and stew for 2-3 minutes.
Add cream, salt, pepper and leave on low heat for another 2-3 minutes. Add grated parmesan and remove from heat.
Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve.
2. Chicken with vegetables in soy-honey sauce
Ingredients:
Chicken fillet – 200 g
Bulgarian pepper – 1 pc.
Carrot – 1 pc.
Onion – 1 pc.
Soy sauce – 2 tbsp. l.
Honey – 1 tsp.
Vegetable oil – 1 tbsp. l.
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Cut the chicken and vegetables into thin slices.
Fry the chicken in hot oil for 5 minutes, then add the vegetables and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Add soy sauce and honey, simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens a little. Serve with rice or on a salad.
3. Scrambled eggs with vegetables and cheese
Ingredients:
Eggs – 4 pcs.
Tomatoes – 2 pcs.
Spinach – 100 g
Feta cheese – 50 g
Olive oil – 1 tbsp. l.
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Heat a pan with olive oil, add spinach and chopped tomatoes.
Fry for 2-3 minutes, then beat the eggs into the pan without stirring.
Add feta cheese, salt and pepper. Cook another 5-7 minutes under the lid. Serve with fresh bread.
4. Salad with quinoa, vegetables and chicken
Ingredients:
Quinoa – 100 g
Chicken fillet – 150 g
Cucumber – 1 pc.
Cherry tomatoes – 6-8 pcs.
Greens – to taste
Olive oil – 2 tbsp. l.
Lemon juice – 1 tbsp. l.
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Boil the quinoa until tender (about 15 minutes).
Cut the chicken fillet into thin slices and fry in a pan until golden brown.
Chop vegetables and herbs, mix them with quinoa and chicken. Season with olive oil and lemon juice.
5. Lentil soup with smoked bacon
Ingredients:
Lentils – 100 g
Bacon – 50 g
Onion – 1 pc.
Carrot – 1 pc.
Garlic – 1 clove
Olive oil – 1 tbsp. l.
Broth or water – 500 ml
Salt and pepper – to taste
Preparation:
Cut the bacon and fry it in olive oil together with chopped onions and carrots.
Add the washed lentils and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
Season with salt and pepper, add chopped garlic and serve.
6. Tacos with beef and vegetables
Ingredients:
Minced beef – 200 g
Tortillas – 4 pcs.
Tomato – 1 pc.
Lettuce or other greens – 100 g
Hard cheese – 50 g
Sour cream – 2 tbsp. l.
Salt and spices – to taste
Preparation:
Fry the minced meat with spices until ready.
Put some minced meat on the tortilla, add chopped tomato, greens, grated cheese and sour cream. Fold in half and serve.
Tips for a quick lunch:
Pre-prepared ingredients : Pre-chopped vegetables, frozen foods, or ready-made sauces can greatly reduce cooking time.
One-pan dishes : Use a minimum of dishes – this not only saves cooking time, but also makes cleaning easier.
Multitasking : While pasta is boiling or quinoa is cooking, you can fry meat or prepare other ingredients.
Quick recipes help to save time and at the same time get a tasty and nutritious meal. Experiment with different ingredients to find the most favorite options for you and your family!
