1. Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 slices of bread (whole grain, sourdough, or your choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, poached egg, or feta cheese
Instructions
1. Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
2. While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
3. Mash the avocado with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the mashed avocado onto the toasted bread.
5. Add any optional toppings like red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, a poached egg, or feta cheese.
2. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Spoon half of the Greek yogurt into a bowl or a glass.
2. Add a layer of granola and then a layer of mixed berries.
3. Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt, granola, and berries.
4. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
3. Quick Veggie Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables (carrots, broccoli, peas)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: cooked rice or noodles, protein of choice (tofu, chicken, shrimp)
Instructions
1. Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the mixed frozen vegetables and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
4. Stir in the soy sauce and mix well.
5. Serve over cooked rice or noodles and add your choice of protein if desired.
4. Peanut Butter Banana Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat tortilla
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Spread the peanut butter evenly over the tortilla.
2. Peel the banana and place it at one end of the tortilla.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon if using.
4. Roll the tortilla up around the banana, slice it in half, and enjoy.
5. Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls (or cubed mozzarella)
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
2. Tear the basil leaves into small pieces and add to the bowl.
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
These meals are simple, delicious, and perfect for when you're short on time!
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