It is not always easy to plan out what to eat for dinner especially if you are someone with a busy schedule where the last thing you want to think about is what is for dinner.
It is a common thing to feel rushed at dinnertime and opt for easy options such as fast food or frozen meals which are often unhealthy for our bodies.
If you are one of those that craves variety and want to spice up your routine, plenty of scrumptious, small-batch dinners take very little time to prepare and are incredibly healthy.
According to Healthline home-cooked meals are associated with improved diet quality, and family meals lead to healthier diets and less weight gain in children and adolescents
Here are 5 nutritious and scrumptious dinner ideas for two.
Sweet-potato and broccolis chicken
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Sweet-potato-and-broccoli chicken, which contains a well-balanced meal that includes starchy carbs, lean protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
It packs a variety of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, and flavonoids, from its sweet potatoes, onions, broccoli, and cranberries.
Antioxidants are molecules that help protect your body from free radicals and are linked to multiple health benefits, including anticancer properties and improved heart health.
The recipe serves two and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Chickpea-tuna lettuce wraps
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This meal is packed with protein from the tuna and chickpeas. What’s more, it provides a good dose of fiber from the veggies, leaving you feeling full for hours.
The recipe serves two and is very easy to make.
Salmon-spinach pasta
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This delicious salmon-spinach pasta offers a balanced meal loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.
Omega-3 fats offer many benefits and have been shown to combat inflammatory conditions and heart disease.
The recipe serves two and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Shrimps and avocado bowl
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This shrimp-and-avocado quinoa bowl delivers a high-protein meal with a good amount of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs).
MUFAs promote healthy levels of blood fats and help increase the availability of fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E, and K.
This dish is easy to adjust. You can leave the shrimp out or replace them with your favorite source of protein, such as chicken, eggs, or meat.
The recipe serves two and takes under 20 minutes to make.
Beef fajitas
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These beef fajitas are filling and easy to make. The onions and bell peppers pair nicely with the lemon and chili.
You can make a low-carb option by swapping the corn tortillas for lettuce leaves.
The recipe serves two and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Also see: RECIPE: Smoky Vegan Burger with sweet potato fries
