Recipe 1: Quinoa Salad with Fresh Vegetables
Ingredients:
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, mix the quinoa with cucumber, tomato, onion, and parsley.
3. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Serve cold as a main dish or side dish.
Recipe 2: Lettuce Wraps with Asian-Style Chicken
Ingredients:
8 leaves of romaine or iceberg lettuce
200 g (7 oz) cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 grated carrot
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions:
1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet and sauté the garlic and ginger.
2. Add the shredded chicken, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the soy sauce and mix well.
4. Spoon the mixture onto the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Recipe 3: Oatmeal Bowl with Fruits and Nuts
Ingredients:
1/2 cup oats
1 cup almond or coconut milk
1/2 banana, sliced
1/4 cup chopped strawberries
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
1 teaspoon chia seeds
Honey or agave syrup to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook the oats with almond milk according to package instructions.
2. Serve the oatmeal warm in a bowl.
3. Top with banana, strawberries, almonds, and chia seeds.
4. Drizzle with honey or agave for extra sweetness, if desired.
Recipe 4: Baked Salmon with Asparagus
Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets
200 g (7 oz) green asparagus
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Place the salmon fillets and asparagus on a baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the salmon is fully cooked.
5. Serve warm with a side of brown rice or salad.
Recipe 5: Whole Wheat Wrap with Hummus and Vegetables
Ingredients:
1 whole wheat tortilla
2 tablespoons hummus
1/2 cup fresh spinach
1/4 avocado, sliced
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper strips
A pinch of cumin (optional)
Instructions:
1. Spread the hummus over the tortilla.
2. Layer spinach, avocado, carrot, and bell pepper evenly.
3. Sprinkle a pinch of cumin if desired.
4. Roll the wrap tightly and cut in half to serve.