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21 Simple, Quick, & Easy Meals
All tagged Mint
Don’t be intimidated by making fresh spring rolls- it’s as quick and easy, if not easier, than making burritos! Simply fill your softened rice paper with mint, avocado, and a few fresh veggies and roll into spring roll. The Sweet and Sour Peanut Sauce is addictive and makes eating veggies fun and enjoyable 😉
Who doesn’t want to make a recipe in under 30 minutes that can last all week in the fridge, and be enjoyed at any meal, be that breakfast or dinner! This Strawberry Quinoa Salad with Fresh Mint and Creamy Goat Cheese is rich in antioxidants, as well as protein to keep you full and satisfied. Make once, enjoy all week! The perfect simple meal prep recipe 😊
Serves: 6
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
What (your ingredients):
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
3 tablespoons orange juice (juice from 1 blood orange)
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 lb. strawberries
20 fresh mint leaves
2 oz. goat cheese
Walnuts to serve
How (your directions):
Add 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to a large sauté pan. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, create an easy vinaigrette by adding orange juice, olive oil, and salt to a large bowl. Whisk and set aside.
Slice strawberries and chiffonade the mint. Add to bowl with the vinaigrette.
When the quinoa has cooked for 15 minutes, turn off the heat, but leave the quinoa in the covered pan for 5 minutes.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then add to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Place in refrigerator for a few minutes to cool. Once cooled, crumble the goat cheese into the quinoa salad.
Serve room temperature or cold, and top with walnuts.
Enjoy for lunch or dinner (or even breakfast!) throughout the week.
Why (the science): Mint and other herbs are high in antioxidants, which helps reduce inflammation and boost your immune system, which helps you feel better in general!
Crunchy, creamy, sweet, spicy- all the perfect notes for a light and refreshing lunch! Spring rolls are easy to make, and I’ve even created a video to show you how!
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
3-4 rice paper sheets
Handful of red leaf lettuce
4-5 strawberries, sliced thinly
½ avocado, sliced thinly
6-10 mint leaves
2 tablespoons peanut powder or 1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sriracha
2-4 tablespoons water
How (your directions):
Dip one rice paper sheet into warm water for about 5-10 seconds.
Lay rice paper sheet on a flat service. Line a 4-6 strawberry slices onto the top third of the rice paper.
On the bottom third, place a few pieces of lettuce, mint, and avocado.
Roll the bottom edge of the rice paper over the lettuce, mint, and avocado. Fold the left and right sides toward the center. Then roll tightly toward the strawberries. If in doubt, think of rolling the spring roll like you would a burrito.
Continue process to make 3-4 spring rolls.
Make the Lime Peanut Sauce by combine the peanut powder or peanut butter with the lime juice, sriracha, and water. Mix until smooth.
Enjoy immediately!
Why (the science): Red leaf lettuce is considered a calorie-free food, but it provides vitamin A for healthy eyes!
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Refreshing, bright, and sweet, this plum mojito is best enjoyed on a hot summer day to cool off! Easy on the stomach and good for digestion, this virgin drink would also make a great appetizer before any dinner 😊
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
What (your ingredients):
½ plum
6-8 sprigs of mint
Juice of ½ lime
½ teaspoon agave
2 cups sparkling water
Ice
How (your directions):
Slice ½ of a plum into 2 pieces and place in tall glass. Add mint, lime juice, and agave.
Using a muddler or the end of a wooden spoon or spatula, muddle the plum and mint until the plum’s juices are released and mint is slight broken apart (~30 seconds).
Add 3-4 cubes of ice and top with sparking water.
Enjoy your refreshing drink immediately!
Why (the science): Fresh mint is great for digestion, as it fights inflammation in the stomach. Don’t be afraid to chew on the mint leaves once you’ve sipped all of your mojito!
Spring rolls are the perfect grab-and-go lunch for a busy work or school day. You can assemble them the night before, place them in an airtight container with a separate container for the dipping sauce, and take them with you the next day- no heating required! While spring rolls can be $7-9 from a grocery store counter, you can make these for nickels and pennies 😊
Serving Size: 6 Spring Rolls (Serves 2-3)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 3 minutes
What (your ingredients):
45 grams Instant Vermicelli Rice noodles
6 sheets Rice Paper
1 cup of our favorite sliced veggies! Carrots, Radish, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Cabbage, etc.
1 Avocado, thinly sliced
Mint or Basil leaves
2 tablespoons peanut butter (I use Justin’s Honey Peanut Butter for added sweetness. Hint: Add one teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to dipping sauce if using a plain peanut butter)
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon soy sauce
How (your directions):
Spring Rolls:
Soak rice noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Drain and set aside on paper towel.
Fill a large bowl with warm water.
When ready to assemble, soak one rice paper sheet in warm water for 20 seconds until pliable then lay flat on work surface.
Fill with favorite sliced veggies, a few rice noodles, 2-3 thin slices of avocado, and 2-3 mint or basil leaves.
Roll spring roll like a burrito, then repeat with remaining 5 rice sheets.
Dipping Sauce:
Combine 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 2-3 tablespoons of water.
Whisk until smooth. Thin with extra water if desired.
Why (the science): Spring rolls with the spicy peanut dipping sauce create a balanced meal of fiber-rich and water-rich vegetables, carbohydrates from the rice noodles and rice paper, and healthy fats from avocado and peanut butter. Not to mention, they are incredibly refreshing on a warm Spring day!
This jade colored rice may be my new favorite food! Bamboo rice has a mild jasmine green tea flavor, which pairs perfectly with sweet strawberries and fresh mint. Add the goat cheese after the rice has cooled so that it doesn’t melt and disintegrate. Perfect for a refreshing and filling lunch! Serves 4
Don’t be intimidated by the longer list of ingredients for this recipe-chances are, you have many of the spices in your cabinet! It’s really as simple as sautéing fresh in-season summer veggies, adding your favorite broth and silky coconut milk, and finishing with fragrant summer herbs. Be sure to include the refreshing mint and basil upon serving, as they brighten and balance the flavors of the curry! Serves
