Healthy recipes for mental and physical health
Here are some healthy recipes that can benefit both your mental and physical health:
- Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill salmon for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix diced avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt and pepper.
- Top grilled salmon with avocado salsa and serve.
- Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa and black bean mixture and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled.
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients:
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the fries out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fries are crispy and cooked through.
- Serve hot.
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned on all sides.
- Add broccoli and red bell pepper to the skillet and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Pour soy sauce mixture over chicken and vegetables and stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa.
These recipes are all packed with nutrients and healthy ingredients that can help improve both your physical and mental health. Enjoy!