Health Food
Vegetable Stir-Fry
Vegetable Stir Fry is a quick, healthy dish that is perfect for the nutritious meal. With the colors of your choice-vibrant broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas-filled with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants-just heat a wok, add a little splash of oil, sauté some garlic, and throw in your vegetables. Finish off with soy sauce, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
You can add tofu or paneer for added protein as well. The best part is that it prepares just within 15 minutes. Perfectly suited for lunch or dinner, it keeps you full and energetic. Enjoy it with brown rice or quinoa for a healthy snack!
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad is a light yet protein-packed dish that’s both healthy and delicious. Start by cooking fluffy quinoa, a complete protein rich in essential amino acids. Toss it with colorful veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach for a burst of vitamins and antioxidants. Add diced avocado for healthy fats and chickpeas for extra fiber and protein.
Make a tangy lemon dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and drizzle it Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to Garnish for added flavor. This nutrient-rich salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a side dish, or a post-workout meal.
Palak Dal (Spinach Lentils)
A tasty and healthy Indian dish made from lentils and spinach is Palak Dal (Spinach Lentils). To make it, yellow lentils toor or moong dal are soaked, then boiled until mushy and add fresh spinach, then place on low simmering heat to wilt into the mixture.
Also, sautéed in garlic, onions, and spices like cumin, turmeric, and mustard seeds create a fragrant tempering, then mixed into the dal. This dish is high in protein, iron, and fiber, so a great recipe to build muscle or eat for healthy digestion. Serve along with steamed rice or roti to make for a wholesome meal.