Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado

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🐟🥕 2. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 salmon fillets 🐟

  • 1 tbsp olive oil 🛢️

  • 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

  • 1 tsp paprika 🌶️

  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

  • 1 zucchini, sliced 🥒

  • 1 bell pepper, sliced 🌶️

  • 1/2 red onion, sliced 🧅

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 🍅

  • Lemon wedges, for serving 🍋

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  4. Arrange the sliced vegetables around the salmon.

  5. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

  6. Serve with lemon wedges.

🌮🍠 3. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 🍠

  • 1 tbsp olive oil 🛢️

  • 1 tsp cumin 🌿

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder 🌶️

  • Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂

  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 🥫

  • 8 small corn tortillas 🌽

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream) 🥛

  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 🌿

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges 🍋

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. Toss the sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Roast on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and crispy.

  4. In a separate pan, warm the black beans over low heat.

  5. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

  6. Assemble by placing sweet potatoes and black beans in each tortilla, topping with Greek yogurt and cilantro.

  7. Serve with lime wedges.

🥢🥦 4. Vegetable Stir-Fry with Tofu

📝 Ingredients:

  • 1 block firm tofu, drained and cubed 🍲

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil 🛢️

  • 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas) 🥕🥦

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce 🌿

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar 🍶

  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) 🌾

  • Cooked brown rice or quinoa for serving 🍚

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

  2. Add tofu cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides. Set aside.

  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute.

  4. Add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.

  5. Return the tofu to the pan, adding soy sauce and rice vinegar.

  6. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  7. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa and garnish with sesame seeds.

🍓🥥 5. Chia Pudding with Berries

📝 Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds 🌱

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk) 🥛

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 🍯

  • Fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries) 🍓

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. In a bowl or jar, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.

  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to thicken.

  3. Once set, top with fresh berries and serve chilled.

🌟 Enjoy the Variety!

These recipes are not only packed with flavors but also brimming with nutrients. Whether you’re a fan of fresh salads, comforting baked dishes, or quick stir-fries, there’s something for everyone! Bon appétit! 🎉🍽️

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