We are all busy with work and when the day is over, we’re probably too tired to cook up a feast. But nobody wants to eat out all the time either because it’s not the healthiest of choices and let’s face it, home-cooked food is always better.
So, to help you out we have decided to compile 3 of the easiest recipes, which you can whip up for dinner after getting home from work. They will take less than half an hour to cook and you will be so satisfied with a delicious meal!
Fried Rice
Who doesn’t love fried rice? We definitely do! If you want something that’s with rice but can’t be bothered to cook more than one dish, this recipe is it for you. You can even make a little extra to bring to work for lunch!
What you need:
- 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- 4 cups cooked and chilled rice (I prefer short-grain white rice)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3-4 Tbsp. soy sauce, or more to taste
- 2 tsp. oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
How do you do it:
In a large skillet, heat half a tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat and do this until butter is melted. After that, add egg and cook until scrambled, making sure you stir it occasionally. Once that’s done, remove the egg and put it on a separate plate.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and let it melt. Then you add the carrots, garlic, peas and onions, without forgetting to season it with some salt and pepper. Sauté the ingredients for about 5 minutes. Increase the heat to high and add the remaining 1 and a half tablespoons of butter and stir until melted. Quickly add the rice, green onions, soy sauce, and oyster sauce once the butter’s melted and stir well. Keep stirring for another 3 minutes to fry the rice. Then add the eggs, which you’ve put on a separate plate to the combination and stir. After that, add some sesame oil, stir well and remove from heat.
Voila! Your dinner is served.
For a full tutorial on how to make fried rice by using this recipe, click here.
Healthy Pesto Tomato and Broccoli Pasta
Delicious and healthy. This dish will take only half an hour of your time to prepare and cook!
What you need:
- 2 cups whole wheat or gluten free any shape pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup pasta water
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp pesto, divided (organic or all natural)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in halves
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp or more red pepper flakes
How do you do it:
Cook your pasta according to what it says on the package. Once it’s cooked, reserve 1 cup of the water, drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, you should be getting all the ingredients ready. Using a large deep skillet, preheat on medium heat and add garlic and some olive oil. Saute for 30 seconds and be sure to stir frequently. After that, add 1 tablespoon of pesto, tomatoes and stir. Do this for another 1-2 minutes. Once that’s done, move the mixture to one side of the skillet, making sure that the empty side is placed directly over the heat. Add another tablespoon of pesto along with the broccoli and stir. Let it cook for about 4 minutes.
Proceed to remove the skillet from heat and add the remaining cup of pesto, salt, black pepper, sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pasta water and pasta together. Stir everything gently and let the flavours soak in for a bit. Whatever you do, do not cover the mix because it can cause the broccoli to become mushy.
If you like cheese, then add some parmesan and serve!
For a full tutorial on how to make fried rice by using this recipe, click here.
Beef and Broccoli
This is the best and easiest recipe you can ever get for beef and broccoli. The best part is, it will only take 15 minutes from start to finish! That’s faster than waiting for food to be delivered to your house.
What you need:
- 2/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
How do you do it:
Get a medium-sized bowl, whisk together some soy sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, cornstarch, Sriracha, red pepper flakes, ginger and 1/4 cup of water. Once you’re done, set it aside.
Over medium high heat, heat some olive oil in large skillet. Then add the steak and cook. Flip only once, until browned, which should take around 3-4 minutes. After that, stir in broccoli and the soy sauce mixture you made earlier until beef is tender and slightly thick. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
And, done! Yeah, it’s that simple!
For a full tutorial on how to make fried rice by using this recipe, click here.
