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Easy Dinner Recipes

1. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ready in: 20 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 200g Spaghetti
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Garlic cloves (sliced)
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and chili flakes, and sauté until garlic is golden.
  3. Toss in the cooked spaghetti, reserved pasta water, and parsley. Mix well.
  4. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

2. Vegetable Fried Rice

Ready in: 25 minutes | Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Cooked rice
  • 1½ cups Mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, capsicum)
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Spring onions (chopped)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok. Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  2. Add mixed vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss everything well.
  4. Garnish with spring onions and serve hot.

3. One-Pot Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry

Ready in: 30 minutes | Serves: 2-3

Ingredients:

  • 250g Boneless chicken (cut into small pieces)
  • 2 cups Mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers)
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil, vegetables, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
  3. Mix soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper. Add the mixture to the pan with the chicken.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens. Serve with rice or noodles.

4. Cheesy Vegetable Quesadillas

Ready in: 15 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tortillas
  • 1½ cups Shredded cheese (cheddar/mozzarella)
  • 1½ cups Cooked vegetables (onions, bell peppers, corn)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan.
  2. Sprinkle half the cheese over the tortilla, then add the vegetables, and top with more cheese.
  3. Cover with a second tortilla. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
  4. Slice and serve with salsa or sour cream.

5. Lentil Soup

Ready in: 35 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Lentils (red or green)
  • 1 Onion (chopped)
  • 1 Carrot (chopped)
  • 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  4. Blend part of the soup for a creamier texture, or serve as-is.