5 Healthy Dinners in Under 15 Minutes

With a little bit of prep work, you can have a delicious and healthy dinner on the table in no time! These five recipes from DishQuo meal planning app all take 15 minutes or less to prepare.  You can easily fit them into your busy schedule. From Fajita Salads to Poke bowls, there’s something for everyone here. So go ahead and try out a few of these recipes this week – your family is sure to love them!

1. Egg Roll Bowls

If your family is craving Chinese takeout, try DishQuo Egg Roll Bowl.  You’ll make it quicker than take-out can arrive.   Made with lean turkey and plenty of vegetables, you’ll have all the flavor without the post Chinese food sluggishness. 

Ingredients:

• • • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ¼ tsp ginger, grated
    • 5 oz lean ground turkey
    • 2 oz whole carrots, finely chopped
    • 3 cups fresh cabbage, shredded
    • ½ cup sweet onion, sliced
    • 5 tbsp coconut aminos 
    • ¼ tsp red chili flakes
    • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp scallions, choppeds 

Directions:

1. 1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant; about 1 minute. 
      2. Add the turkey and stir, breaking it up with a wooden spoon for 6 minutes.
      3. Add the carrots, cabbage, onion, coconut aminos, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.  Stir, and cook until the veggies are crisp-tender; about 4 minutes. 
      4. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
      5. Top with scallions prior to serving. 

2. Beef Steak Fajita Salad

Mexican flavor on the table tonight!  Cook the steak fresh or use leftover steak from another dinner for an even quicker cook time.  Pass on the skimpy iceberg lettuce and enjoy this fajita dinner over nutrient dense kale.  The Mayo Clinic cites kale as a “diabetes friendly/ weight loss friendly” food with only 33 calories and 7 carbohydrates in one cup. 

Ingredients:

• • • 4 oz beef skirt steak, thinly sliced across the grain
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp chili powder 
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 
    • 2 tsp avocado oil 
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
    • ½ cup red onions, sliced
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 2 cups fresh kale greens, chopped

Directions:

1. 1. 1. Place the chopped kale into the serving plate and set aside.
      2. Place the sliced steak in a medium size bowl and set aside. 
      3. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the seasoning on the steak. 
      4. Heat a skillet over medium heat with avocado oil. When hot, add the steak and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Once done, remove to a plate. 
      5. Add the peppers and onions to the skillet along with the remaining seasoning. Cook, stirring, until just softened; about 2 minutes. 
      6. Add in the steak and lime juice and stir to combine. 
      7. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
      8. Transfer the sauteed veggies and beef on top of the chopped kale.
      9. Serve immediately.

3. Salmon Poke Bowl

Super quick, sushi-style poke bowl takes a new spin served over quinoa.  Swap quinoa for white rice and easily increase fiber and protein intake.  Both fiber and protein are important in managing your blood sugar levels for overall health and weight management.

Ingredients:

• • • 3 oz salmon skinless filet, cut into small cubes
    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp organic cilantro, chopped 
    • 1/8 cup scallions, chopped 
    • 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
    • 1/4 cup quinoa, cook it according to package instructions
    • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped 
    • 1 cup organic spinach
    • 1/2 yellow bell pepper
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
    • 1/2 lemon, juiced 

Directions

1. 1. 1. Combine salmon filet, olive oil, chopped cilantro, chopped scallion, and soy sauce in a medium-sized bowl.
      2. Let it soak and marinate for 5 minutes.
      3. In another bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped tomatoes, spinach, salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice; mix well until thoroughly combined.
      4. Combine the soaked salmon with the quinoa mixture.
      5. Place into a bowl.
      6. Serve immediately.

4. Grilled Tuna Steaks

Chargrilled on the outside and tender Ahi Tuna meat on the inside.  The perfect healthy, quick dinner in under 15 minutes.  The creamy yogurt dipping sauce is packed with gut-friendly probiotics.  For an even quicker cook time, prep the yogurt sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.  Prepare the tuna marinade ahead and store in an airtight container in the fridge.  

Ingredients:

• • • 4 oz Ahi tuna steaks, thawed and cut into chunks
    • 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 tsp chili powder
    • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 red bell pepper, quartered
    • ¼ cup red onion, sliced in half
    • 1/4 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
    • 1/2 English Cucumber, finely diced
    • 1/2 lime, juiced
    • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated

 Directions

1. 1. 1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, cayenne pepper, chili powder, a quarter teaspoon of salt & ground black pepper, and dried oregano; set aside.
      2. Thread tuna steaks, red bell peppers, and red onions alternately into wooden or metal skewers.
      3. Lightly brush the skewers with the prepared spicy marinade.
      4. Marinate for 3 minutes while preparing the creamy cucumber dip.
      5. Combine plain almond yogurt, lime juice, grated ginger, and diced cucumbers in a small bowl.
      6. Season the creamy dip with salt and pepper to taste.
      7. Place the creamy dip in the refrigerator until the tuna skewers are ready to serve.
      8. Grill the tuna skewers for 4 minutes while continuing brushing with the spicy marinade every minute.
      9. Serve the grilled tuna skewers with the creamy cucumber dip.

5. Mediterranean-Style Grilled Fish and Salad

Keep the grill fired up with our final quick dinner recipe in 15 minutes or less.  Pre 

chop and mix the salad ingredients ahead and store in the fridge.  Tilapia takes just 3 minutes to grill on each side.  Serve it immediately over your healthy Greek salad.  Between the olive oil and walnuts, you’ll be energized with their brain boosting omega 3 fatty acids. 

Ingredients:

• • • 4 oz tilapia skinless & boneless filet
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
    • 1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthways, thickly sliced
    • ¼ cup red onions, minced
    • 1/2 red bell pepper, quartered
    • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, quartered
    • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
    • 1/2 tbsp chopped walnuts
    • 1/2 lemon, juiced

 Directions

1. 1. 1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, minced red onions, red & yellow bell pepper, red pepper flakes and toasted chopped walnuts.
      2. Add a drizzle of half of the olive oil and lemon juice.
      3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
      4. Set aside until the fish is ready.
      5. Prepare the fish by seasoning it with salt, ground black pepper, and dried rosemary.
      6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil.
      7. Grill the tilapia for 6 minutes, turning halfway through.
      8. To serve, place the grilled fish on a plate and serve together with the Greek Salad.
      9. Serve immediately.

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