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A lot of people find it difficult to prepare a healthy dinner at home, it is a complicated and meticulous process. However, we can make dinner simpler by choosing recipes that are easy to follow and ingredients that are easy to find. The following article will share 10 ideas for a simple, economical, but nutritious dinner menu.
1. Stuffed sweet potato (cocoon sweet potato)
Sweet potatoes contain many healthy nutrients such as beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium and fiber, ... Plus, they are very popular and can be combined well with many different ingredients. This makes sweet potatoes a top dish on the dinner menu. You can make stuffed sweet potatoes at least once a week. Puree the sweet potato, then mix it with other ingredients like chicken, pork, vegetables, beans, ... and fry it up. Although this dish is simple and easy to prepare, it will help you have a fuller dinner by providing a full range of nutrients from protein, fat, carbohydrates, ... Here are some recipes. stuffed sweet potato you can try often to bring something new to your meal: sweet potato stuffed with chicken, sweet potato stuffed with tofu, sweet potato stuffed with pork, ...
2. Mixed soup
When you don't have enough time to cook many dishes and just want a simple dinner, save time, try making mixed soup. Although simple to prepare, but this is a dish with delicious taste, full of necessary nutrients. Whole grains provide an important source of fiber and other nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, and more. Studies have found that a diet rich in whole grains is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. rectal cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. To prepare a mixed soup, add cooked cereal with vegetables (raw or cooked) and a protein such as chicken, eggs, shrimp, or fish. Then top with a dressing, or simply with a drizzle of olive oil and lime juice. Here are a few grain recipes to add to your dinner menu: peanut chicken soup, salmon soup, sweet potato chicken soup, ...
3. Mixed eggs
Eggs are not only popular for breakfast, but they are also used to prepare a quick and low-calorie dinner. Eggs are a great source of high-quality fat and protein. So simply add in your favorite veggies to meet your fiber needs, including asparagus, spinach, sweet potatoes, zucchini, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more. .. You can also add other ingredients like cheese, herbs, spices or pesto sauce to add more flavor to the scrambled eggs. You can serve this dish with fruit, so you have a full dinner. Here are some delicious and simple scrambled egg recipes: scrambled eggs (spinach, asparagus, cilantro, peas, ...), scrambled eggs with broccoli and chicken, scrambled eggs with mushrooms, . ..
4. Salad
Salad is an indispensable dish in the dinner menu of many families. The problem with most salads is that they don't provide much energy and you'll feel hungry again soon after. The key to making a dinner salad is to make sure you're getting enough protein, fat, and fiber. Start with green vegetables like spinach, kale, etc. Add a few other ingredients, such as peppers, cucumbers, carrots, or shallots to increase the fiber content. Then, choose a protein source like grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon, or hard-boiled eggs. Finally, add a good source of fiber-rich carbs, such as beans or baked sweet potatoes, which will make the salad more energizing and help you eat a fuller dinner. A few salads that you can add to the family dinner menu such as: salmon salad, grilled chicken salad, ...
5. Mixed noodles
Most people love mixed noodles, but most of these dishes do not contain all the necessary ingredients, such as lack of protein and fiber. However, using a few simple tips can help you create a nutritionally complete pasta dish for a healthy dinner. Similar to salad, choose a type of pasta first, then add foods that contain protein, such as chicken breast, chicken, bean molds. Next, choose a vegetable that you like. Finally, toss with a favorite sauce, such as pesto, marinara, or olive oil. Here are some recipes to try the next time you crave a noodle dish: broccoli noodles, spinach noodles, ...
6. Soup
Soup is a perfect choice for preparing dinner menus. The soup has the advantage of being hot, easy to prepare, and takes less time to clean up, because you can make it completely in just one pot. Some simple soups you can try to have a simple dinner like seafood soup, chicken stew, potato soup, ...
7. Curry
Curry is a smart choice for a simple dinner, as it's easy to make and works for almost any family. Additionally, eating curry regularly may help improve health by reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors, including reducing saturated fat intake and improving blood sugar levels. It only takes about 30 minutes to prepare and you have a hot curry on the dinner menu, some simple curries you can try such as: chicken curry, beef curry, ...
8. Burgers
Burgers are a dish loved by children. You can use any type of protein such as chicken, beef, or pork to make them. Add a salad or sweet potato and you have a simple but economical dinner. For people who are losing weight, can eat burgers with green vegetables such as lettuce, ...
9. Roast chicken
It may take a bit of time to roast the whole chicken, but in return you will have a good dinner. You can save cooking time with these simple tips. When roasting whole chicken, put in the pan a few diced potatoes, onions, and carrots. When the chicken is done roasting, let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before starting to shred the meat. In the meantime, use that time to make other quick dishes like french fries, ...
10. Pan-fried dishes
If you are not a person who likes to clean dishes, then this idea is for you. Most recipes require you to use multiple pots, pans, and bowls. However, sautéed dishes allow you to squeeze all of your ingredients into a single pan for cooking, saving you time in the kitchen. Try these dishes now: pan-fried chicken with potatoes, pan-fried salmon with lemon and asparagus sauce, ...
Hope the information in the above article has helped you to have 10 more simple dinner ideas. Simple, economical but still full of nutrients for the body.
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