As a busy person, you know how important it is to have quick and healthy dinner recipes up your sleeve. With a little bit of preparation, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.
These five healthy vegetarian recipes all take about 25 minutes or less to prepare, so you can easily fit them into your busy schedule. From easy classics to one-pot wonders, there's something for everyone here. So why not give one of these recipes a try tonight? You won't regret it!
1. Spaghetti with tomato sauce and vegetables
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (such as zucchini, broccoli, or mushrooms)
- 1 pound spaghetti
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the chopped vegetables and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and serve with the tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
2. Three-Bean Chili
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, crushed tomatoes, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Serve with cheese and sour cream, if desired.
3. Simple Fried Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) peas, drained
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Soy sauce
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes. Add the corn, peas, green onions, and soy sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth, black beans, corn, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
5. Veggie Burritos
Ingredients:
- 10 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole (optional)
Instructions:
Heat the tortillas according to package directions.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the black beans, corn, chilli powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
Lay out each tortilla. Divide the bean mixture evenly among them. Top with cheese, salsa, sour cream, and guacamole, if desired. Roll up each tortilla and serve immediately.
These are just a few ideas for quick and easy vegetarian recipes that busy moms can make in less than 25 minutes.
With a little planning and some pantry staples on hand, healthy and delicious meals can be on the table in no time!
Then you can slip back into your favorite pair of slipper socks and enjoy the rest of the night.