5 Simple and Delicious Recipes for a Balanced Diet

Maintaining a balanced diet is crucial for good health, but it can be challenging to find simple and delicious recipes that meet all of your nutritional needs. In this blog post, we will provide you with 5 simple and tasty recipes that are easy to make and will help you achieve a balanced diet.

1. Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken and Veggies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly and add it to a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
3. Brush the chicken breasts and vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Grill the chicken and vegetables for 5-7 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
5. Slice the chicken and combine with the cooked quinoa and grilled vegetables.
6. Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and serve.
7. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss the broccoli and carrots with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange the vegetables around the salmon in the baking dish.
5. Place a few slices of lemon on top of the salmon.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
7. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup snow peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and snow peas to the wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3. Add the cooked brown rice to the wok and stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with soy sauce before serving.
5. Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1/2 cup granola
• 2 tablespoons honey

Directions:

1. Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl or glass.
2. Top with mixed berries and granola.
3. Drizzle with honey before serving.
4. Grilled Veggie and Hummus Wrap

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