We should always pay attention to what we eat and the safety of our food, especially during a lockdown. We are what we eat so choose healthy and filling meals because they can affect our mood and energy. Here are 3 recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.
For Breakfast – Power-packed Oatmeal
The best way to start your day right is by having a healthy breakfast that can provide you with enough energy to conquer the day. Oatmeal is the best choice for breakfast, but many people think oatmeal is bland. However, if you know how to flavor oatmeal properly, you can end up with a delicious breakfast.
This Indian-inspired oatmeal is one way to prepare oatmeal and it is by adding spices like cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. To make this power-packed oatmeal, light toast ½ cup of oats in a pan and add 1 cup of milk. Once the oats are cooked, add in ¼ teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and ginger powder, a pinch of pepper powder and salt, a couple of cloves that have been smashed, and 2 teaspoons of honey. Enjoy your oatmeal with your favorite roasted nut and dried fruits.
For Lunch – Vegetable Quesadillas
Many people tend to feel sleepy after their lunch break but with this veg-filled quesadilla, you will feel energized and ready to move to your next task and the one after that. These quesadillas are not only delicious but easy to make as well so you do not have to spend much time in the kitchen to prepare them. All you need are your preferred tortilla, a couple of different vegetables, and a handful of cheese.
First, you will need to prepare the filling so set aside one cup total of your chosen vegetables. It’s best to use a mix of leafy and crunchy vegetables and you can also add some chicken or other protein into the mix. To assemble your quesadilla, place one tortilla onto a pan on medium heat, and then place a layer of the filling, followed by some cheese, and finish with another tortilla on top. Flip to toast both sides of the quesadilla. You can serve it on its own or prepare a simple sauce by combining ½ cup of mayonnaise with a teaspoon of minced garlic in a blender and mixing until well-combined.
For Dinner – One Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Medley
Preparing dinner can feel like a chore because it seems like there are so many things you need to do for one meal. However, this one-pan recipe shows that you can easily make a healthy dinner without much work. Everything is cooked in one pan, and there are not many dishes to clean up afterward.
Before you start preparing the ingredients, preheat the oven at 200°C so that it will be hot by the time the ingredients are ready. For this dish, you can use any root vegetable you choose like sweet potato or carrots. Broccoli and cauliflower also hold up well in the oven so you can add them if you like. Chop your vegetable into bite-size chunks and season with garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt, and pepper. In the meantime, season 2 skinless chicken breast with the same herb mixture. Lay the vegetable and chicken breasts onto a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Drizzle some olive oil and bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. You can serve as is or with a side of rice.