How to Eat Healthy When You're Busy: 6 Quick Meal Solutions 💼

Conquer The Clock ⏰

A busy schedule is a nice excuse for unhealthy eating. Am I right? Of course, it's more tempting to grab a quick meal 🍔from a drive-thru than cooking a meal when you're in a hurry or come home tired after a hectic work day.

But, take a pause and ask yourself: What are you doing with your own and your family's health? Eating out or convenience foods may seem easy when you’re time-crunched, but it’s not good for your wallet and more importantly, for your health. Agree?

Well, we don't mean to scare you; we just want to alert you. It's time to rethink your food habits, no matter how busy you are. After all, the greatest wealth is health. So, you've to cook. But if you’ve a full-time job, kids, or other plans that keep you busy, it means you've like half an hour or less to cook a meal.

That’s why we’re here.👍

Keeping your busy schedule and your health in mind, we bring you six comforting, flavorful, quick, no-fuss meal ideas for even the tightest of schedules.

Note: Each recipe takes 30 minutes or less. ⏰

Meal 1: Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto

Total time: 30 minutes

Best for: Lunch, dinner, appetizer

Frittata is the savory Italian egg dish, flipped in the pan, slathered with creamy burrata, and drizzled with herb-laden oil. So, it’s an interesting deluxe version of average boring egg heavy frittata.

All ingredients used in the recipe are nutrition-packed and available easily. You'll need fresh asparagus that is rich in vitamin K, vitamin E, and antioxidants; Parmesan cheese that is rich in protein and contains low carbs and fats; fresh burrata that is packed with protein and calcium; olive oil; basil leaves and more.

Rinse, pat dry, and cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook it in a pan, seasoned with salt and pepper. Quickly pour in eggs and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese when the frittata is set. Set burrata in the center and drizzle it with herb pesto (purée olive oil, basil, and parsley seasoned). Cut frittata into wedges and serve garnished with basil leaves.

Full recipe here.

Meal 2: Savory Oatmeal with Tomato & Sausage

Total time: 15 minutes

Best for: Breakfast

Add new life to oatmeal with a combo of sausage, greens, tomatoes and herbs. It makes a quick, nutritious and satisfying breakfast! In this recipe, classic oatmeal is topped with roasted healthy veggies and flavorful sausage. This is one of my favorite quick breakfast recipes when I'm looking for something healthy and delicious.😋 I must say it fuels me all day long.

For this recipe, you need simple ingredients, like rolled oats, sweet Italian chicken sausage, vegetable broth, tomatoes, lemon wedges, fresh herbs, and a few more.

Cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Meanwhile, boil broth and stir in oats and salt, stirring until the oats are tender. Stir cooked sausage slices, tomatoes, and herbs into the cooked oatmeal. Transfer to a bowl, top with arugula and pine nuts, and serve with lemon wedge.

Really, easy and quick, no?

Full recipe here.

Meal 3: Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

Total time: 10 minutes

Best for: Breakfast

Craving a little bit of decadence in the morning? Got a tiny sweet tooth in the mornings? Maybe you're looking for a perfect, quick, kid-friendly meal. 

If yes, you’ll love this 5-ingredient recipe that’s a sweet way to start your day. A little bit chocolaty, a little bit fruity! This dessert-like breakfast meal brings the balanced richness of chocolate, banana, and overnight oats. It’s not just delicious but also healthy and nourishing.

Add water, a pinch of regular salt, and oats to boil, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, top with banana slices, chocolate spread or chocolate chips, and flaky salt. And…it's ready! You can also add more yummy flavors of strawberries and crunchy walnuts to the meal.

Full recipe here.

Meal 4: Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Total time: 20 minutes

Best for: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Get healthier, kid-friendly chicken wings with a nice, crispy exterior without deep-frying. The key to this delicious and quick meal is pre-game prep: To make sure wings don't get soggy, dry them properly using a paper towel.

Now, toss them in a mix of salt, pepper, and a pinch or two of baking powder. So, your wings will crisp up with deep-frying or overcooking. Now, dress wings in Buffalo sauce or eat with salt and pepper. 

I’ve tried it with a mix of ketchup, lime zest, and sriracha. And, when there are kids, you can skip the sriracha. Toss to coat, and serve immediately.

Full recipe here.

Meal 5: The Best Cauliflower Fried Rice

Total time: 10 minutes

Best for: Lunch, dinner

This easy and quick meal is great for the whole family, especially if you're looking for a vegetarian meal inspired by Asian cuisine. And you know you can meal prep this recipe and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cook cauliflower rice (finely chopped raw cauliflower) and vegetables 🥬in sesame oil until fully thawed and vegetables are soft. Add onion flakes, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder, and stir everything together. Scrambled eggs🥚to the cauliflower rice mixture. Drizzle soy or tamaris sauce over it and serve hot.

Full recipe here.

Meal 6: Avocado Egg Salad

Hard-boiled eggs make an all-time great healthy snack. Adding creamy avocado makes everything better and turns this snack into a fulfilling meal. And you don't need mayonnaise to dress this tasty egg salad.

All you need are avocados, eggs, dill, plain yogurt, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. So, you’ll hardly need to go out and buy anything because these are common ingredients. 

Hard boil the eggs, and then run them under cold water before breaking off their shells and cutting them into small pieces. Mash avocados until smooth. Now, mix the eggs with avocados, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and olive oil. Serve immediately, or chill and serve cold.

Full recipe here.

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