Healthy Meals in Minutes
- Most everyone enjoys chicken fajitas, and you can have them ready in less than 20 minutes. Slice chicken breasts or tenderloins into small pieces for quick cooking. Season the chicken with the juice of half a lemon or lime, a sprinkle each of salt and cumin, and a dash of hot sauce. Mix well.
Slice an onion and a green pepper. Heat a heavy skillet with just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the onion and green pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the chicken. Stir-fry over high heat until the meat is done and the liquid has evaporated. You can use a bag of frozen onions and peppers if you prefer, they will take a little longer to cook.
Assemble the fajitas on large flour tortillas. Add a dollop of low-fat sour cream and serve with a traditional side salad of shredded lettuce and diced tomato. - This is called a topsy-turvy meal because breakfast foods are served for dinner. Make your family's favorite omelets and serve with sliced fruit and toast. Other favorite breakfast foods can be used. Kids and teenagers enjoy this meal occasionally, but to be fair, they may want pizza for breakfast the next morning.
- Cook fettuccine according to the package directions. Meanwhile, stir-fry half a sliced onion, 1 cup of sliced mushrooms and a medium sliced zucchini in a little oil over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add a jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce and bring to a simmer. Serve the sauce over pasta with a side salad and a slice of garlic bread. Other vegetables can be added to the fettuccine according to your preferences.
- Don't forget the prepared foods available in your supermarket deli. On an especially hectic day, grab a rotisserie chicken, some salad ingredients and a freshly baked loaf of whole-grain bread.
How about a main dish salad? Prepare a large salad with lettuce, tomato and your favorite chopped vegetables. Add strips of sliced smoked turkey and a good sliced cheese from the deli. Top with your favorite dressing and serve with a good bread.
