After a long day, you would think you have a filling and heavy dinner, but the reality is pretty different. Most of us crave light dinners that don’t make us feel bloated or weighed down. Finding what to make is the real challenge. Meal preparation isn’t that hard; what’s truly challenging is deciding what to make.
If you want to enjoy a delicious and light meal for dinner that’s also healthy, there are plenty of options to choose from. We have a complete list of recipes you can share with friends and family. Fortunately for you, we have some easy, delicious, and light meals that are perfect for dinner preparations.
Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Wraps
If you want something versatile, lightweight, and delicious, there is no better option than Thai peanut chicken lettuce wraps.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of each Variety of Preferred Veggies – Onion, Carrots, and Red Bell Pepper
- 1 tsp. Coconut Oil ½ cup peanut sauce
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken (or any other ground meat you prefer)
- 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice Butter
- Lettuce Green
- Onions
- Sesame Seeds (for topping)
Recipe:
1. Heat a pan and glaze with oil.
2. Throw in all your vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add soy sauce, chicken, and coconut oil.
4. Cook till the meat is fully cooked.
5. Add lemon juice and peanut sauce.
6. Take spoonfuls of filling and place them in the lettuce.
7. Top it off with green onions and sesame seeds.
8. Your meal is ready to be served!
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
Instant pot vegetarian chili is a vegan dish that everyone can enjoy. Packed with beans and veggies, it’s a simple recipe perfect for keeping things light at dinner time.
Ingredients:
- ½ Onion
- ½ Jalapeno
- ½ cup Quinoa
- 2 Green Bell Peppers
- 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 5 oz. Kidney Beans
- 5 oz. Black Beans
- 5 oz. Corn
- 8 oz. Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp. Chili Powder
- 2 tsp. of Salt
- 1 tsp. Ground Cumin
- ½ tbsp. Smoked Paprika
- 2 ½ cup Vegetable Broth
Recipe:
1. In an instant pot, add onions, jalapenos, quinoa, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, peppers, garlic, and spices.
2. Cover the lid and lock it in place. Cook for at least 8 minutes.
3. Turn the pot off, unlock it, and add beans and corn.
4. Let the mixture thicken by keeping the pot open for 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot!
Steamed Salmon with Garlic and Herbs
If you want a healthy, no-mess, and no-smell dinner recipe, this is the one for you.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb. Salmon (with skin)
- 1 Onion
- 1/3 cup Parsley
- 1/3 cup Dill
- 1/3 cup Dry White Wine
- 6 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Salt
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ½ tsp. Black Pepper
- 2 Lemons
Recipe:
1. Add onion, fish, herbs and spices, garlic, and olive oil (2 tablespoons) to a bowl.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Place marinated fish in a skillet. Top it off with lemons, remaining olive oil, and wine.
4. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
5. Reduce heat and cook for 10 more minutes.
6. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Enjoy cooking these light meals for dinner the following week, and don’t forget to enjoy the compliments!