Quick and Easy Healthy Dinner Recipes for Busy Nights

 Eating healthy can be a challenge, especially when you're short on time. However, with a little bit of planning and creativity, you can whip up delicious and nutritious meals in no time. Here are three quick and easy healthy dinner recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights.

1. Quinoa and Black Bean Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained.
• 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed.
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped.
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped.
• 1/2 red onion, chopped.
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped.
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.

2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, black beans, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

5. Serve the salad warm or cold.

6. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

2. Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetable

Ingredients:

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

5. Brush the salmon with the lemon juice mixture.

6. In a separate large bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper.

7. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

8. Place the vegetables on the same baking sheet as the salmon.

9. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

10. Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

3. Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 ripe avocados, pitted and diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced

Instructions:

1. Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Season the chicken breasts with the chili powder mixture.
4. Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
6. Season the avocado salsa with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the chicken with the avocado salsa.

Conclusion:

With these quick and easy healthy dinner recipes, you can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals without sacrificing time.