Quick and Easy Meals: You Can Make in Minutes

Today’s lifestyle is as fast as a bullet train. Every other person in this world has a packed-up schedule every day in and day out. Making meals that consume so much time will not fit within this schedule. 

Staying fit is the mantra of this century. So, we must make meals that are quick to make as well as healthy.

Here, we will share with you 2 very simple and delicious meals that you can make in just a few minutes which will please your taste buds like a top-notch fancy dish. 

 

Recipe 1- Super-quick Tacos

Who doesn’t love tacos? It’s a dish of various mouth-watering flavors with the goodness of different nutritious herbs. But, what if you make it in less than 15 minutes? Isn’t it the next best thing? 

Ingredients: For 4 Servings 

• Eggs- 8
• Tortilla- 8 (taco size)
• Canned Salsa Fresca- 1
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp.
• Chilli powder- 1 tbsp.
• Garlic powder- 1 tbsp.
• Cumin- 1 tbsp.
• Kosher salt- ½ tsp
• Red Onion- 2 (finely chopped)
• Cilantro leaves- ½ pack (chopped)
• Hot sauce- Optional

Check the ingredients and make sure to tick all the boxes above before going to the next step.

How to make the dish?

Step 1- Take a medium-sized bowl and crack the eggs into it. 

Step 2- Add the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and cumin to the egg. Whisk until incorporated.

Step 3- Pour the olive oil into the skillet and heat it over medium-high flame. Slowly, pour the mixture into it. Spread the egg throughout the surface uniformly. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the egg is in solid form.

Step 4- Once the egg is solid, cut it into small uniform pieces to give it a meaty texture and look.

Step 5- Warm the tortillas on an open gas flame with the help of a tong. Keep the flame medium. Warm both sides for a few seconds. 

Step 6- Spread the Salsa Fresca uniformly over the tortillas. Now add the toppings over it. Adequately add the onions and cilantro leaves. You can add hot sauce to spice it up a bit. 

Step 7- Voila! The magic is ready. Now plate and serve.

 

Recipe 2- Chicken with Avocado Salad

Chicken with fresh vegetables has always been a craze amongst foodies. It’s one of the best combinations for the protein content from chicken and the vitamins and fiber of all healthy veggies. 

Ingredients: For 4 Servings

For the Chicken:

• Boneless Chicken Breast- 2 (Skinless, horizontally cut)
• Paprika- ½ tsp
• Garlic Powder- ½ tsp
• Chilli Powder- ½ tsp
• Cumin- ½ tsp (optional)
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp
• Pinch of salt and pepper

 

For the Salad:

• Green Lettuce- 2 cups (finely chopped)
• Cherry Tomato- 1 cup (cut in halves)
• Onion- 1 (small, finely chopped)
• Avocado- 2 (uniformly sliced)
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp
• Cilantro- 1 tbsp (chopped)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

 

Check the ingredients and make sure to tick all the boxes above before going to the next step.

 

How to make the dish?

Step 1- Take a bowl and mix paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a liquid paste texture. 

Step 2- Cut the chicken from the side into 2 thin pieces. Rub the mixture onto the chicken and massage it thoroughly. 

Step 3- Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium-low flame. Place the chicken pieces into the skillet and cook for about 15 minutes. Make sure the chicken doesn’t get brown too soon. Cook the chicken on low flame until it’s cooked through. Once the chicken is cooked perfectly, set aside. 

Step 4- Take a big bowl. Add the lettuce, avocado, tomato, and onion. Pour the olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper and mix everything with a lite hand. 

Step 5- Cut the chicken into small pieces and spread it into the salad. Mix everything with a fork. 

Step 6- Your salad is ready. Serve and enjoy!

 

Conclusion

Healthy meals that we can make in just a few minutes are what we need in our busy lives. These recipes are not just time-savers but they are hassle-free and super-yummy. So, what are you waiting for? Make these gems and give your taste buds a healthy and delicious treat.