Description
These healthy dinner recipes for stress-free dinners focus on simple ingredients, gentle cooking methods, and comforting flavors. Perfect for calm evenings, better sleep, and nourishing your body without pressure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed seasonal vegetables, chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Sea salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and vegetables, sauté gently.
- Stir in cooked grains and protein.
- Season with salt, lemon juice, and herbs.
- Serve warm and enjoy calmly.
Notes
You can swap quinoa for rice or use lentils instead of chickpeas. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg