Being crunched for time doesn't mean that you have to opt for unhealthy drive-thru fare for dinner. Healthy dinners can be made quickly and easily at home. Choosing to make quick and easy healthy dinners in your kitchen can save you time and money and help you reach your health goals.
Stir-Fry
Stir-fry is an Asian classic that can be ready in a flash. Healthy ingredients to consider in a quick and easy stir fry include lean chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, onion, ginger and reduced-sodium soy sauce. Opt to use olive oil in your pan as it contains more healthy monounsaturated fats than canola or peanut oil. To make stir-fry, heat your pan or wok until the oil sizzles. Mix together ingredients in your pan until thoroughly cooked. You can serve this dinner with healthy whole-grain brown rice.
Salmon Burgers
Hamburgers are a family dinner-time favorite. However, ground beef is rich in saturated fat, which can contribute to heart disease risk. Salmon burgers are a healthy alternative to beef burgers and are just as tasty. To make salmon burgers combine drained canned salmon, an egg, breadcrumbs and low-sodium soy sauce in a bowl. Form the mixture into burgers and grill as you usually do. Dining on omega-3 rich foods like salmon can reduce your cholesterol and risk of heart attacks and strokes, the American Heart Association states.
Tofu Salad
It doesn't get much quicker than a salad. Dinner is ready as soon as the ingredients are mixed together in a bowl. To make a healthy salad, combine healthy fresh veggies like spinach, tomatoes and eggplant into a bowl. Consider using low-fat dressings like fat-free ranch or balsamic vinegar or a dash of olive oil. Tofu is a low-fat protein source that can reduce type 2 diabetes risk, ScienceDaily reports. Drain tofu thoroughly before serving.
Tuna Wraps
Canned tuna is an omega-3 rich protein source that requires no messy preparation or time-consuming cooking. Mixing white albacore tuna with chopped veggies and a whole-wheat wrap turns that can of tuna into a complete dinner. You can spice up your tuna wraps by adding in pepper, chili powder and barbecue sauce. However, because tuna contains mercury, you should limit your tuna intake, the Natural Resources Defense Council advises.
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