Here are five 7-minute easy meal ideas:

1. Caprese Avocado Toast:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 slices of whole-grain bread
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 large tomato
  • Fresh mozzarella cheese
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Instructions:
  1. Toast the bread slices.
  2. Mash the avocado and spread it evenly on the toasted bread.
  3. Slice the tomato and mozzarella, and arrange them on top of the avocado.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.

1. Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of your favorite pasta
  • 2 tablespoons of pesto sauce
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Instructions:
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Toss the cooked pasta in the pesto and tomato mixture.
  4. Optional: sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.

1. Greek Salad Wrap:

• Ingredients:
  • Whole wheat wrap
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Kalamata olives, sliced
  • Greek dressing
• Instructions:
  1. Lay out the whole wheat wrap.
  2. Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives.
  3. Drizzle with Greek dressing.
  4. Fold the wrap and enjoy.

1. Quick Stir-Fry with Tofu and Vegetables:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
  • 2 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Cooked rice or noodles
• Instructions:
  1. In a pan, sauté tofu and vegetables in sesame oil.
  2. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until vegetables are tender.
  3. Pour soy sauce over the mixture and stir well.
  4. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

1. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad:

• Ingredients:
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Red onion, finely chopped
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Olive oil and lemon juice dressing
• Instructions:
  1. Mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice dressing.
  3. Toss the ingredients together until well combined.

These recipes are designed to be quick and easy, and you can customize them based on your preferences and what you have on hand. Enjoy your meals! These tasty recipe ideas are Brought to you by #foodedmontondining at foodedmonton.com