The Spring Veggie Soup with Tortellini is a perfect combination of fresh vegetables and pasta. This recipe is not only delicious, but it's also very easy to make. You can customize it with your favorite veggies or whatever you have in your fridge. To begin making this soup, start by chopping up some onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté them in a pot until they're soft and tender. Add in some garlic for extra flavor. Next, add vegetable broth along with canned diced tomatoes and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through. Once everything has simmered together nicely, add in the tortellini and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or so until the pasta is fully cooked.
Serves: 4
Ready in: 20mins
Prep time: 5mins
Cooking time: 15mins
Ingredients
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb asparagus
- 1 (19 oz) pkg frozen cheese tortellini
- ½ (10 oz) bag frozen peas or 5 oz fresh shelled peas
- 1 (5 oz) pkg baby spinach
- ¼ cup jarred pesto
Whole-Grain Penne with Tuna
Whole-Grain Penne with Tuna is the perfect dish to make when you want something filling and nutritious without breaking the bank. This recipe uses whole grain pasta that provides fiber, vitamins, and minerals while keeping you fuller for longer periods of time. The addition of canned tuna not only adds a delicious taste but also contributes an excellent source of protein. It's important to opt for canned tuna that comes in water instead of oil to keep the dish healthy and light. To add flavor and depth to the dish, we will sauté garlic in olive oil before adding chopped tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. These ingredients are packed with antioxidants which help boost our immune system.
Serves: 4
Ready in: 20mins
Prep time: 5mins
Cooking time: 15mins
Ingredients
- 1 (13.2 oz) box whole-grain penne
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (5 oz) canned tuna in vegetable oil, drained
- ½ (8 oz) bag washed spinach
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs
If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's also healthy and delicious, veggie fried rice with eggs is the way to go. This dish is perfect for when you have leftover rice or vegetables in the fridge that need to be used up. Not only does it save you money, but it also reduces food waste.
To make this dish, start by heating some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until they become fragrant. Next, add your choice of diced vegetables such as carrots, bell peppers or broccoli florets. Cook them until they are tender-crisp. Once the veggies are cooked, push them to one side of the pan and crack two eggs into the empty space. Scramble them until they are fully cooked before stirring everything together. Add your leftover rice (or cook fresh if needed) to the pan along with some soy sauce or other seasoning of your choice. Stir everything together until heated through and well combined.
Serves: 4
Ready in: 25mins
Prep time: 5mins
Cooking time: 20mins
Ingredients
- ¾ (14 oz) pkg boil-in-bag jasmine rice
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large carrots
- 2 tbsp canola oil, divided
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen Asian stir-fry blend, thawed
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 large eggs
Grilled Sausages with Cabbage Slaw
The combination of grilled sausages and cabbage slaw is a classic that never goes out of style. To make this recipe, start by grilling your favorite type of sausage until it's cooked through and charred on the outside. While the sausages are cooking, prepare the cabbage slaw by shredding some fresh green or purple cabbage and tossing it with a mixture of vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
One great thing about this dish is that you can customize it to your liking. If you prefer spicy food, try using hot Italian sausages or adding some chili flakes to the cabbage slaw. Alternatively, if you're looking for something sweeter, mix in some diced apples or pears into the slaw. The beauty of grilled sausages with cabbage slaw is its simplicity.
Serves: 4
Ready in: 20mins
Prep time: 10mins
Cooking time: 10mins
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 1 orange
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- ¾ cup lightly salted peanuts, chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced and divided
- 1 (16 oz) pkg Italian sausages
French Onion Chicken
French Onion Chicken is a savory and delicious dish that will quickly become a family favorite. This recipe is simple to make, using only a few ingredients, but it packs a big flavor punch. To start, you'll need boneless chicken breasts, which are affordable and easy to find at most grocery stores.
The key to this dish's rich flavor is the caramelized onions. Cooking the onions low and slow until they're golden brown brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth of flavor to the entire dish. Once your onions are cooked, all you have to do is add some chicken broth and let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes before adding in your chicken breasts.
Serves: 4
Ready in: 42mins
Prep time: 10mins
Cooking time: 32mins
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ tsp chicken broth base
- 4 oz Swiss cheese, grated
- 1 loaf French bread
Creamy Corn and Bacon Chowder
Creamy Corn and Bacon Chowder is a meal that will make you want to lick your bowl clean! This soup is thick, creamy, and full of flavor. To start off the recipe, cook the bacon until crisp in a large pot. Remove the cooked bacon from the pot and set aside for later use. Add chopped onion and garlic to the same pot and sauté until fragrant. Then add diced potatoes along with chicken broth or vegetable broth into your pan.
Once everything has simmered nicely together, add canned corn kernels (or fresh if they are in season). This adds a touch of sweetness which complements the salty flavors from earlier on perfectly. One of my favorite parts about this recipe is how customizable it can be – especially when it comes to toppings! Top your chowder with shredded cheese, green onions or even sour cream for extra indulgence.
