Recipes To Eat Healthy This Spring
We all lead busy lives, and with warmer weather ahead, it's even more difficult to devote time and energy to meal planning. It's always good to get some quick and healthy ideas. Here are some meal recipes (or, if you prefer, road maps) from Lakewinds Food Co-op.
BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL
- INGREDIENT #1: STARCH
- Rice
- Quinoa
- Farro
- Noodles
- Sweet Potato
- INGREDIENT #2: PROTEIN
- Chickpeas
- Tofu
- Nuts
- Chicken
- Fish
- Beef
- Lentils
- INGREDIENT #3: TOPPINGS
- Raw vegetables
- Roasted vegetables
- Leafy green
- Kimchi
- Seeds
- The sky is the limit!
- INGREDIENT #4: SAUCE
- A good dressing sets the tone for your meal – spicy, salty, tangy, or creamy
- Use a store bought or homemade dressing, a squeeze of lemon or salsa
- BONUS: Put an egg on it for protein!
SHEET PAN SUPPERS
- An update to the recent one-pot supper trend
- Cook your meat, veggies and starches all on one pan
- Saves time and dishes
- Sample Spring Sheet Pan Supper:
- Asparagus
- Tiny potatoes
- Fennel
- Salmon
