5 Healthy Foods To Eat That You Can Make In Under 10-Minutes

5 Healthy Foods To Eat That You Can Make In Under 10-Minutes

Sometimes preparing meals at home can get pushed to the side when you have a busy schedule. However, choosing to make meals at home is better for your health and wallet.

If you cannot set aside time for meal prep, then compiling a list of recipes that are easy to make and ready in less than 10 or 5 minutes will be ideal for keeping you on track.

Let’s take a look at some options that are healthy and delicious.

Crunchy Salad

This colorful and crunchy salad is just what you need to get excited about salad again.

Add together a crunchy coleslaw mix and dried ramen noodles. Choose crunchy rice noodles for a less-processed option. Toss with avocado for healthy fat, edamame for protein, and mango for vision-protecting beta-carotene. Add anything else you may like. The choices are endless!

Chicken Burrito

Leftover chicken can make a delicious and quick burrito come to life. Mix chicken with some avocado and a cheese of your choice. Add the filling to a tortilla, then throw it in the air fryer to make it crisp. If you have time, you can take it one step further and add peppers, onions, and maybe some greens to the filling. This is also a great recipe to freeze for future lunches and dinners.

Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 large carrots)
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups diced mushrooms
• 1 12 ounces bag of frozen cauliflower rice ((you can use fresh as well))
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3–4 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
• 1/2 cup peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

Heat a large pan over medium/high heat. Add olive oil, onions, carrots, and a pinch of salt. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Next, add the cauliflower rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, a pinch of pepper, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Cook for 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated. 

In the last few minutes of cooking, add in peace and salt to taste. Turn off the heat and stir in the chives.

Egg Salad Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• ¼ avocado
• 1 tablespoon celery
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce
• Pinch of salt
• 1 chopped hard-boiled egg
• 1 slice of whole-wheat toast

Directions

Mash an avocado, adding chopped celery, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in a small bowl. Lastly, add a hard-boiled egg. Spread on toast.

3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ⅓ cup lemon-herb-flavored mayonnaise
• Cracked black pepper

Directions

Combine chicken and celery in a medium bowl. Add in mayonnaise and mix well—season with salt and pepper as desired. This recipe can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.

Print this blog for future use when you are in a bind and want something healthy in a pinch!

Looking for more ways to stay healthy? Read why wellness is more than just healthy eating.