Find out how to prepare tasty and nutritious dishes to include in your diet
A healthy diet must be varied and rich in nutrients. Therefore, it is important to include fruits and vegetables in your diet. These ingredients allow you to prepare practical and tasty dishes that increase the body’s well-being, as they are a source of fibre, minerals and vitamins that aid digestion, prevent diseases and maintain an adequate weight.
This is why we have selected 4 easy, light and flavorful recipes for you to prepare a special dinner!
Chicken with broccoli and carrots
ingredients
- 1 kg chicken breast cut into cubes
- 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teacups of water
- 1 onion peeled and cut into rings
- 1 bunch of broccoli florets
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into cubes
- Salt to taste
Preparation method
Place the chicken, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a container and mix well. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Then pour the chicken into the pan and fry until golden brown. Add the onion and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add water and cook for 15 minutes. Finally add the carrot and broccoli and cook until soft. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
ingredients
- 4 cups of tea sweet potato peeled and chopped
- 1 cup cooked black beans without broth
- 1 cup raw quinoa
- 1 cup green corn tea
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 cup chopped chives
- Olive oil, salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Water for cooking
Preparation method
Place the potatoes in a pan and cover them with water. Place over medium heat to cook until soft. Then drain the potatoes in a colander and transfer them to a baking tray. Add the beans, quinoa, corn and cumin and mix well. Season with thyme, salt, chives, black pepper and olive oil and mix well. Bake in a preheated oven at 200ºC for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and serve immediately.
Stuffed avocado with tuna salad
ingredients
- 2 avocados
- 1 lemon juice
- 340 g canned tuna pieces
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into cubes
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation method
Using a knife, cut the avocados in half and remove the seeds. Season with lemon juice and set aside. In a container, place the tuna, coriander, chives and tomatoes and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Then, using a spoon, fill the avocados with the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.
Cabbage pizza
ingredients
- 1 cabbage
- 1 cup skinless tomatoes, diced
- 300 g of grated white cheese
- 200 g of cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Oregano for sprinkling
- Salt and olive oil to taste
Preparation method
Wash the cabbage under running water, cut it into thick slices and place it on a baking tray. Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Place in the preheated oven at medium temperature for 7 minutes. Then remove from the oven, wait for it to cool and cover each slice tomato cut into cubes, white cheese and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano and bake again for another 10 minutes. Turn off the oven and serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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