10 Quick and Easy Healthy Meals in 10 Minutes

Think you don’t have time to cook a healthy meal? Think again! These 10 quick and easy healthy recipes from DishQuo meal planning app have you in and out of the kitchen in no time. Plus, they all taste great. So ditch the take-out and cook up one of these delicious dishes instead!

1. Quick Chicken & Apple Salad

Elevate your typical salad with chicken with diced, sweet apples, and a kick of curry powder. Fresh lemon gives this healthy lunch a fresh zest and dose of vitamin C.

Ingredients:

• • 4 oz rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 McIntosh apple, cored & diced
  • 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder 

Directions

1. 1. Combine the shredded chicken breast, diced apple, and chopped spinach in a medium bowl; set aside.
   2. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and curry powder in a small mason jar.
   3. Shake well until emulsified.
   4. Pour the dressing over the shredded chicken and diced apples
   5. Toss everything together.
   6. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.

2. Buffalo Tofu & Veggie Salad

Looking for a vegan lunch salad recipe? Look no further. Simple seasonings of EVOO, salt, and pepper keep vegetables the star of this salad. Tossed with sesame seeds for a nutty edge and an extra boost of protein. 

Ingredients:

• • 4 oz firm tofu, diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 4 oz whole carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 

Directions

1. 1. Arrange the ingredients in a mason jar.
   2. Close the lid until ready to use.
   3. Shake well before serving.

3. Avocado Egg Salad Toast

Sure, avocado toast is delicious, but it lacks protein, leaving you hungry an hour later. Keep your blood sugar level and hunger at bay with our protein-packed Avocado Egg Salad Toast. 

Ingredients:

• • 1 large egg, hard-boiled & chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced in half & mashed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1 wheat sourdough bread, slice
  • 1 lemon, juiced 

Directions

1. 1. Combine hard-boiled egg, mashed avocado, chopped walnuts, almond Greek yogurt, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
   2. Mix well and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
   3. Spread the mixture to the sourdough bread slice.
   4. Serve immediately.

4. Breakfast Banana Split

Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please! Kids love our Breakfast Banana Split, especially when it’s sprinkled with vegan chocolate chips. Moms love knowing they’re getting plenty of fiber and vitamins from bananas and blueberries and plenty of protein from Greek yogurt. Sweetened with maple syrup, it’s a delicious treat without the sugar crash.

Ingredients:

• • 1 banana, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tbsp almond butter 

Directions

1. 1. Arrange the banana, almond Greek yogurt, blackberries, chocolate chips, and almond butter in the serving bowl.
   2. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
   3. Serve immediately.

5. Buddha Bowl with Balsamic Vinegar Dressing

When you’re looking for a light lunch option, mix up our Buddha Bowl. This quick salad recipe keeps you full longer and more energized than you’d think with healthy fats from avocado and walnuts. 

Ingredients:

• • 1 radish, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1 English Cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 

Directions

1. 1. In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper; set aside.
   2. Arrange all the remaining ingredients in a serving bowl.
   3. Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture.
   4. Serve immediately.

6. Chicken Tortilla Sandwich

Craving Mexican? Us too. Skip the greasy take-out and heat up a warm Chicken Tortilla Sandwich. When you have leftover chicken, it’s your answer to an easy healthy dinner kids will love. 

Ingredients:

• • 1 whole wheat tortilla
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened ketchup
  • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 red onions, minced
  • 2 oz rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped 

Directions

1. 1. Warm the tortilla for 30 seconds on each side in a hot skillet.
   2. Spread the dijon mustard at the center of the tortilla.
   3. Arrange all the remaining ingredients.
   4. Top with unsweetened ketchup.
   5. Fold and wrap into a sandwich.

7. Chickpea Omelet

Omelets are a great healthy breakfast choice but often lack fiber. Fiber is essential to maintaining a healthy weight and maintaining stable insulin levels. Kick up the fiber and stay full longer with chickpeas and red bell peppers in our Chickpea Omelet.

Ingredients:

• • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 4 oz canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper  

Directions

1. 1. Place the oil in a large skillet.
   2. Season the beaten egg with salt and ground black pepper.
   3. Pour the mixture into the hot skillet.
   4. Let it sit for a minute and sprinkle the remaining ingredients on the half side of the egg.
   5. Slowly fold the egg to form an omelet.
   6. Cook until the eggs are cooked for another 3 minutes on low heat.
   7. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately

8. Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Swap your instant oatmeal packets that are loaded with sugar and lack protein. Toss these healthy breakfast ingredients into a mason jar the night before and wake up to a tasty, travel friendly breakfast. Eating healthy just got easier.

Ingredients:

• • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 banana, sliced
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp chopped walnuts
  • 3 tbsp almond butter 

Directions

1. 1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
   2. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
   3. Transfer to a medium-sized mason jar.
   4. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

9. Tomato and Pinto Bean Salad

Simple, yet full of flavor and fiber is our Tomato and Pinto Bean Salad. We love it cold or warm. Serve as is or over mixed greens for a full salad meal. 

Ingredients

• • 10 oz canned pinto beans, drained
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, slice in half
  • 1 tbsp organic parsley, chopped

Ingredients for dressing:

• • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes 
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper 

Directions

1. 1. Prepare the salad dressing and whisk together until well mixed.
   2. In a large bowl add the pinto beans, cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley. 
   3. Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine. 

10. Vegan Superfood Grain Lunch Box

A must-try for vegans and carnivores alike! Vegan Superfood Grain Lunch box is full of flavor and will quickly become a regular in your lunch rotation. Packed with protein and fiber, this healthy lunch keeps you going right up to dinner time. 

Ingredients:

• • 1/4 cup quinoa, cook in accordance with package instructions.
  • 1 tbsp red pepper hummus
  • 1/4 cup fresh kale greens, chopped
  • ½ organic avocado, pitted and skin removed, sliced
  • 1/8 cup shelled sunflower seeds
  • 4 oz canned butter beans 

Directions

1. 1. Arrange the vegetables in a food container or lunch box.
   2. Close the lid to seal.
   3. Serve as a tasty lunch.

DishQuo healthy meal planning app is your new best friend when it comes to cooking healthy, delicious meals in 10 minutes or less. It’s easy enough for the busiest of people and has family friendly recipes that are good for you too! Give it a try today with our 2 free week trial offer. Download DishQuo from the Apple store and Google play.