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Proven way to grow with 30-Minute Weeknight Dinners

This recipe focuses on efficient cooking to create delicious weeknight dinners in under 30 minutes, allowing for more personal time and growth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g protein of choice (chicken breast, fish, tofu)
  • 1 cup quick-cooking grain (quinoa, couscous)
  • 3 cups assorted vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, spinach)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pan
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your chosen protein by cutting it into bite-sized pieces and season with half of your spices.
  2. Wash and chop all vegetables then cook the quick-cooking grain according to package directions.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and add the seasoned protein, cooking until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add the chopped vegetables and remaining spices to the pan, stirring occasionally until tender-crisp.
  3. Combine the cooked grain, protein, and vegetables in the pan, tossing gently until well mixed.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and nutritious weeknight dinner.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different proteins, grains, and vegetables based on your preferences and what you have on hand. Meal prepping some of the ingredients over the weekend can further reduce your weeknight cooking time.