So you think that healthy foods can’t be crowd pleasers? Think again! There’s no need to cook up a calorific feast next time you host a dinner party. Keep it light, healthful and wholesome with these easy healthy recipes. 

Eating Redefined

Whoever labeled healthy eating as boring and bland, and healthy cooking as tedious and devoid of any experimentation, clearly did not have access to these delicious, mouth-watering simple healthy recipes. Now you can use one of these easy healthy recipes to whip up a light, nutritious meal that your family will absolutely love! With all the calorie-rich, sodium-laden processed foods that are so widely available nowadays, the risks of suffering from the health complications of regularly eating these unhealthy foods are at an all time high. Keep your family safe from unhealthy foods that only promote obesity, heart problems and other health issues! With flavorsome, simple healthy recipes at your disposal, you can easily play an active part in keeping your family hale and hearty.

Easy Healthy Recipes # 1:

 Egg and Chips

Your family will be hooked onto this simple healthy recipe for sure! The preparation time required is 10 minutes, while the cooking time is 30 minutes. You will need the following ingredients:

1. 500 g diced potatoes.
2. 2 sliced shallots.
3. 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. 2 tablespoon dried, crushed oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh leaves.
5. 4 eggs.
6. 200 g small mushrooms.

The preparation method is as follows: heat the oven to 200 C/fan 180C/gas 6. Add the diced potatoes and sliced shallots into a non-stick roasting tin. Add olive oil and oregano to the roasting tin, and mix well. Slide the roasting tin into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Add the mushrooms in at this point and bake for a further 10 minutes. At this point the potatoes should be tender and golden-brown in color. Then make four spaces in the tin between the baked vegetables and crack the eggs into each gap. Bake for a further 3-4 minutes or until the eggs have been baked to your liking.

Easy Healthy Recipes # 2:

Spring Chicken in a Pot

This colorful dish will surprise you with its succulence and oodles of flavor. The preparation time required is 20 minutes, while the cooking time is 45 minutes. You will require the following ingredients.

1. 500 g, skinless, boneless chicken thighs.
2. 1 chopped onion.
3. 300 g new potatoes, small
4. 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5. 425 ml, low salt vegetable stock.
6. 350 g shredded spring greens.
7. 350 g broccoli cut into small florets.
8. Sliced bunch of spring onions
9. 140 g petits pois
10. 2 tablespoon pesto

The preparation method is as follows: add the olive oil to a large pan. Add the chopped onions, fry at low heat till the onions are softened. Add the chicken to the pan and fry till the chicken is a light golden color. Tip the new potatoes into the pan, add the vegetable stock, enough ground black pepper and allow the mixture to come to the boil. Cover the pan with a lid, and allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until the chicken has been thoroughly cooked and the potatoes are tender. Toss in the spring greens, spring onions, broccoli, petits pois and stir the mixture well. Allow it to come to the boil, place the lid on the pan and let it cook for 5 minutes. Finally, add the pesto, stir well and let the dish heat through.

Easy Healthy Recipes # 3:

 Fish and Chips

Fish should make it to your regular meal plans without question. Loaded with omega 3 oils, this tasty natural food is a weekly must have! The preparation time required is 5 minutes, while the cooking time is 40 minutes. You will need the following ingredients:

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil. A little extra oil will be needed for brushing.
2. 2 white fish fillets 140g/5 oz each.
3. The grated zest and juice of 1 lemon.
4. 450 g peeled potatoes. Cut these into chips.
5. 1 tablespoon chopped capers.
6. 2 full tablespoon of 0% Greek yoghurt.
7. Small handful of chopped parsley leaves.

The preparation method is as follows: heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Sprinkle oil onto the chips, place them evenly on a baking sheet, and bake them in the oven for about 40 minutes until they are brown and crisp. Place the fish fillets in a shallow dish. Brush the fillets with olive oil and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle half the lemon juice onto the fish. Place it in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. After 10 minutes have passed, add some parsley and lemon zest to add the final touches. Make a light yoghurt mix by mixing the capers, parsley, yoghurt and remaining lemon juice. Serve the fish with a heaping spoonful of yoghurt mix and chips.