1. Healthy Quinoa Bowl with Salmon and Veggies
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa, 1 grilled salmon fillet, 1 cup mixed grilled veggies, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lemon, salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled salmon, mixed veggies, olive oil, and the juice of 1 lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
2. Healthy Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Instructions: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to the bowl or bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken against the grain then serve with any remaining sauce and steamed rice.
3. Healthy Shrimp and Cauliflower “Rice” Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1 head of cauliflower, riced (or 4 cups pre-riced cauliflower rice), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 a large onion, diced, salt and pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Instructions: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce , honey, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes and garlic. Season shrimp with salt and pepper then add to the bowl or bag. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes.
In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add riced cauliflower and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add shrimp and any remaining marinade. Cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
4. Healthy Thai Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste, 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped, 1 large carrot, julienned or grated, 2 red bell peppers, julienned or chopped, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped peanuts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lime, juiced.
Instructions: In a large bowl or ziplock bag, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic and red pepper flakes. Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to the bowl or bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, carrots, bell peppers, cilantro, peanuts and chicken strips. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice then toss to combine. Serve immediately.
5. Healthy Turkey Burger Sliders
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped celery, 1 /4 cup chopped bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 large egg, beaten, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste, 12 small slider buns or mini hamburger buns.
Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, bread crumbs, egg , ketchup, mustard, chili powder and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper then form into 12 small patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add burgers and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
Serve burgers on buns with your favorite toppings.