Who said January diets had to be boring?!
We are well into January now and many of you have probably made the same resolution as us…eat healthier!! With nearly half the month gone we are finding it harder to come up with healthy recipes that are still scrummy and enjoyable! So here at My Appliances we have collected 10 of our favourite healthy food recipes so you can keep your new years resolution going…well at least until the end of January!
Moroccan Roasted Vegetable Soup
When the weather is bad there is nothing better than warming yourself up with a bowl of hot soup. What is great is that the majority of soups are healthy, especially if you make them yourself.
This moroccan roasted vegetable soup from BBC Good Food is sure to warm you up on a cold windy night, it is also packed with the veggies you need to keep healthy this January.
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
Courgette & Ricotta Tart
This easy courgette and ricotta recipe is great if you fancy a bit of pastry but still want to keep the calories low. The great thing about tarts is you can put whatever ingredients you fancy on the top so adding more vegetables will make the tart even more healthier!
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
One-Pot Salmon with Snap Peas & Rice
Salmon is a really healthy fish and as long as you team it with some lovely sides and a nice sauce you have a really tasty meal. This recipe is salmon served with snap peas and rice which means you won’t need a huge portion to fill you up..but you can always go back for seconds and we won’t tell anyone!
Recipe can be found at Real Simple
Grilled Veggie & Hummus Wraps
If you fancy something different for lunch but want to remain healthy, this recipe for grilled veggie and hummus wraps is the exact thing you need. It will fill you up and give you the energy you need to get you through the rest of the day.
Recipe can be found at My Recipes
Tomato & Thyme Cod
This recipe couldn’t be simpler, with only 5 minutes prep time and 15 minutes cooking time. It is also extremely healthy for you and would be great teamed up with some roasted vegetables.
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are ideal for starters at a dinner party or a hearty lunch time meal. Filled with couscous olives and dried tomatoes, you not only get a healthy meal you also get a pepper packed with delicious mediterranean flavours!
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
Jerk Chicken Burgers
No matter what diet you are on it is always hard to turn down a burger, epecially a jerk chicken burger! But why not make it that slightly bit healthier by not having the bun and just have the chicken and extra fillings? This way you won’t feel as guilty!
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
Mexican Chicken Stew With Quinoa & Beans
Bring Mexico to you this winter with this scrumptious chicken stew with quinoa and beans. Packed with healthy flavours this meal is guaranteed to fill you up and make you feel good about yourself as well with the healthy ingredients used.
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
Oriental Pork & Noodles
A stir fry can be knocked up in no time and is always guaranteed to please the people you are cooking for. Its a great meal for the whole family and brilliant if you are on a health kick as you can pack it with loads of veg. This recipe is for oriental pork and noodles and is sure to satisfy you this January.
Recipe can be found at Jamie Oliver
Chicken Broccoli & Beetroot Salad With Avocado Pesto
If you fancy a salad for lunch but want something with a bit more crunch and flavour than just a bag of leaves, then this chicken, broccoli and beetroot salad with avacado pesto is just what you need! Salads can sometimes be a bit boring so this is bound to make a great change and leave you wanting more of the good stuff!
Recipe can be found at BBC Good Food
So don’t be down this January worrying about a plate of boring vegetables, use these recipes to add flavour and great taste to what are usually plain meals!