Who doesn't want to cook easy healthy recipes that are good for you? With such hectic schedules, finding time to cook a heart-healthy meal from scratch is near impossible. These 30 minute meal ideas from Christine McMichael are perfect for when you need a healthy and filling meal, fast!
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30-Minute Meal Ideas
Ingredients
▢2 chicken breasts
▢2 Tbsp BBQ sauce
▢1/4 cup rice, dry
▢2 cups kale
▢1 cup shredded red cabbage
▢1 Tbsp tahini
▢1 avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cut each chicken breast in half (long-ways).
- Please the chicken on an oiled baking sheet and glaze with BBQ sauce.
- Bake for 30 minutes (or until fully cooked).
- While the chicken is baking, cook the rice according to directions.
- Toss the kale, red cabbage, and tahini.
- Place into bowls and top with the baked chicken and avocado.
- Serve and enjoy!
2.) Taco Bowl Recipe (20 Minutes!)
Ingredients
▢1 lb ground turkey
▢1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
▢1 tsp smoked paprika
▢1/2 tsp cumin
▢1 tsp chili powder
▢1/2 tsp garlic powder (or minced garlic)
▢1/2 tsp salt
▢1/2 tsp pepper
▢2 bags Success® Rice
▢15.5 oz can black beans
▢6 mini peppers (or 1 large bell pepper)
▢8-10 grape tomatoes
▢1-2 cups cilantro leaves
▢1 medium lime
▢1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground turkey in the oil and spices.
- While the ground turkey is being cooked, microwave the rice according to directions.
- Lightly heat up the beans in the microwave or on the stove top.
- Chop the peppers and the tomatoes.
- Combine the rice with the beans, cooked turkey, peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro in each bowl.
- Add a squeeze of lime over each bowl.
- Mix the yogurt with 1/2 Tbsp of water and a dash of salt.
- Drizzle the yogurt over each bowl and enjoy!
3.) Baked Mahi Mahi Tacos
Ingredients
Baked Mahi Mahi
- ▢1 pound mahi-mahi (2-3 fillets)
- ▢1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- ▢1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ▢1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢1/2 medium lime, juiced
- Cream Sauce
- ▢1/4 cup plain yogurt
- ▢1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- ▢1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢2 Tablespoons water
- ▢1/2 medium lime, juiced
Mahi Mahi Tacos
- ▢8 medium whole wheat tortillas
- ▢1 cup shredded cabbage
- ▢1 cup shredded red cabbage
- ▢1 cup cilantro leaves
- ▢1 medium avocado, sliced
- ▢2 teaspoons crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
Baking The Mahi Mahi
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix the mahi-mahi seasoning (chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper) together in a small bowl.
- Place the mahi-mahi fillets skin side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Squeeze the half-lime juice over each mahi-mahi fillet.
- Sprinkle the mixed seasoning over each fillet.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the fillets are flaky and fully cooked.
- Remove the fillets from the skin and cut them into small, even pieces.
- Mixing The Cream Sauce
- While the fish is baking, whisk together the yogurt, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, water, and the lime juice of the remaining halved lime.
- Set aside.
Making Mahi Mahi Tacos
- Heat the tortillas up on the stovetop (recommended) or in the microwave.
- Top each tortilla with cabbage, red cabbage, baked mahi-mahi, cilantro, sliced avocado, and crushed red pepper (optional).
- Drizzle each taco with cream sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
These meals are full of proteins to keep you full and satisfied. These quick dishes will become one of your favorite go-to meals!
These are just a few of the many quick and healthy meal ideas that are out there. With creativity and planning, you can easily whip up a nutritious and delicious meal in no time. So next time you're short on time, don't reach for the takeout menu. Instead, try one of these healthy and easy 30-minute meals. Your family (and your waistline) will thank you!
What are some of your go-to easy meals? Leave us a comment below!
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