Today we are going to share some healthy and incredible recipes that you can include in your daily routine. It doesn’t matter if you are vegetarian, vegan or not, if you have dietary restrictions or if you simply want to eat more nutritious foods.
We have something for everyone. From quick and easy meals to elaborate dishes, these healthy recipes have been carefully selected to offer a variety of flavors and nutrients.
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Our healthy recipes:
1) Pumpkin Lasagna with Beans and Spinach
Lasagna is one of those dishes that never fails and you can vary the combinations a lot. Today we bring you a recipe from @myfeedchoices . We swapped the white sauce for a pumpkin and cauliflower sauce, it's super creamy and a great substitute for the traditional white sauce. For the filling we used mushrooms, white beans and spinach, but you can use whatever filling you prefer. We usually prefer fresh pasta to make lasagna, but if you prefer you can also use dried pasta.
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Serves 4 people.
Vegetarian or vegan: Vegan
Ingredients:
For the sauce
- 655g butternut squash (1 butternut squash)
- 390g cauliflower (1 small cauliflower)
- 500ml of water
- 3 sage leaves
- 1 drizzle of olive oil - Salt to taste
For the filling
- 300g fresh spinach
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- 300g chopped mushrooms
- 1 grated carrot
- 490g cooked white beans
- Salt, olive oil, black pepper
- 6 lasagna sheets (I used fresh)
Preparation Method:
Sauce
- Place a dash of olive oil in the bottom of a pan and start toasting the sage leaves.
- Add the pumpkin and cauliflower, season with salt and pepper and let it toast slightly.
- Cover with water and let it cook until the pumpkin and cauliflower are cooked.
- Remove the sage and blend everything with a hand blender.
Filling
- Start by sautéing the red onion and garlic in a dash of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the carrots and mushrooms, then the spinach and beans.
- On a baking tray, place a base of pumpkin sauce, a layer of dough and then the filling and repeat the process, finishing with a layer of sauce.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for approximately 20 minutes.
Voila! A delicious lasagna. You can follow all the steps through @myfeedchoices' reels here .
2) Express lentil shakshuka
If you're a fan of quick and easy meals that can be made in less than 15 minutes, then you have to add this lentil shakshuka to your list. Made with ingredients that are easy to find in your pantry or fridge and only requires one pan to make, this is my go-to meal from @healthyibesbyvero on busy days!
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of demerera sugar (or other sugar of your choice)
- 2-3 whole round tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato pulp
- 2 cups of cooked lentils (you can use canned lentils, but drain them well)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
- chopped parsley
- Slices of bread to accompany
Method:
1. Sauté the garlic in olive oil for 1 min. and add the chopped tomatoes.
2. Add the cumin, oregano, sugar and lentils.
3. Sauté for a few minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
4. Add the tomato pulp and let it cook for a few more minutes.
5. Using a spatula, make 4 small holes to add the eggs one by one.
6. Cover with the lid for a few minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
7. Finally, adjust the salt and pepper, add the chopped parsley and a nice slice of toasted bread to start tasting. Enjoy!
Voila! A delicious lasagna. You can follow all the steps through @healthyvibesbyvero's reels here .
3) Green Smoothie
Green smoothies are a great way to add vegetables to your diet in a delicious and easy way. Plus, they’re rich in nutrients and antioxidants, and help detoxify your body. @danielafoneves ’ smoothie is perfect for those looking to start the day with an extra dose of energy and nutrients.
Serves: 3 glasses
Vegan/Vegetarian: Yes
Ingredients:
- 1 kiwi
- 2 apples
- 1 piece of fresh ginger to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1 glass of water
- 2 handfuls of spinach
Preparation: Place all the chopped ingredients in the blender! It doesn't get any simpler than this!
Tips:
If you prefer juice and not smoothie, just add more water until it is at your favorite consistency!
If you don't consume it all at once, it's normal for the pulp to separate from the water. Just mix everything again (with a spoon) and it'll be perfect!
You can follow all the steps through @danielafoneves' reels here .
4) Roasted cabbage in tomato and spinach sauce with feta cheese
If one of your goals this year is to prepare more healthy recipes that feature plants, then you'll love this roasted cabbage recipe, because it's delicious, very easy to make and practical. This is our recipe together with @healthyvibesbyvero .
Ingredients:
- 1 head of savoy cabbage
- 1 can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 shallot or 1/2 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 handfuls of fresh spinach (can be frozen too)
- 50g feta cheese (or another cheese of your choice)
- Fresh parsley to finish
Seasoning sauce for cabbage:
Olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt and black pepper to taste
Method:
1. Wash and cut the cabbage in half and then into half-moons, keeping the stem intact to help keep the cabbage slices in shape.
2. Spread the cabbage on a baking tray and brush with the seasoning sauce.
3. Place the cabbage in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for approximately 30 minutes. Turn it over after 15 minutes so that it cooks evenly.
4. Meanwhile, in a pan, sauté the onion and garlic, add the oregano, crushed tomatoes and, in the last 3-4 minutes, add the fresh spinach.
5. Transfer the sauce to a serving dish, distribute the cabbage on top, add the cheese and bake for another 5 minutes (grill function) to allow the cheese to be better incorporated into the sauce.
6. Finally, add the chopped parsley and it's ready to serve.
You can follow all the steps of making this delicious recipe here .
We hope you try and enjoy our healthy recipes!