“Healthy Recipe Ideas”

Here are some healthy recipe ideas:

1. Grilled Chicken Salad:
   • 2 chicken breasts4 cups of mixed greens1 tomato (sliced)1 cucumber (sliced)1/4 onion (finely chopped)2 tablespoons of olive oilSalt and pepper
   Grill the chicken breasts and slice them. In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and chopped onion. Arrange the grilled chicken slices on top. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
2. Baked Salmon:
   • 2 salmon fillets2 tablespoons of lemon juice2 tablespoons of olive oil2 cloves of garlic (minced)Salt and pepperFresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil)
   Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the salmon, coating it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve.
3. Quinoa Salad:
   • 1 cup of quinoa2 cups of water1 cucumber (diced)1 tomato (diced)1/4 onion (diced)1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint or parsley2 tablespoons of olive oil1 tablespoon of lemon juiceSalt and pepper
   Rinse the quinoa and place it in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Let it cool. In a salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, tomato, onion, and chopped mint or parsley. Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Roasted Vegetables:
   • 2 carrots (sliced into rounds)1 potato (diced)1 zucchini (sliced into rounds)1 red bell pepper (sliced)1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)1 onion (sliced)2 tablespoons of olive oilSalt, pepper, thyme
   Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until well coated. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned.
5. Lentil Soup:
   • 1 cup of red lentils1 onion (chopped)2 cloves of garlic (minced)2 carrots (chopped)2 tablespoons of olive oil4 cups of vegetable broth or chicken brothSalt, pepper, cuminLemon slices (for serving)
   In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened. Add the chopped carrots and rinsed lentils, and cook for a few minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth or chicken broth. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the lentils are tender. Blend the soup until smooth using a blender or a fork.