In today’s fast-paced life, where people seek pleasure from drugs like marijuana or steroids to get high or improve their physical appearance.
Instead of focusing on how to get medical marijuana, one needs to remember that a healthy diet is the best way to boost performance and feel great.
Here are some delicious yet simple recipes you can put together within 30 minutes max.
Pan-fried Eggplant with Basil and Capers Vinaigrette
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
No summer meal is complete without these tangy and crisp fried eggplants. Make sure to make multiple batches of these eggplant slices. Trust us; they’re that good.
INGREDIENTS
2-3 Medium-sized eggplants, sliced
30 ml Balsamic vinegar
15 g Capers
15 ml Olive oil
¼ tsp Salt
½ tsp Crushed black pepper
1 Tbsp. Basil leaves, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS
- Add vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer until the vinegar is reduced.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add eggplants and fry both sides, flipping once until golden-brown and cooked all the way through.
- Drain and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange on a platter. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Garnish with capers and basil.
French-Style Mutton Stew
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a hearty summer meal. All you need is fresh meat and a handful of spices to whip up this delectable mutton stew.
INGREDIENTS
500 g Mutton cut into cubes
200 g Chopped mushrooms
3 Medium-sized carrots, peeled and chopped
1 Medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup Black olives, chopped
800 g Tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsps. Butter
150 ml Olive oil
1 cup Plain flour
¼ tsp Dried thyme
¼ tsp Salt
½ tsp Crushed black pepper
1 cup Water
1 French bread, for serving
DIRECTIONS
- Mix flour with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge mutton in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium-high heat.
- Add mutton and cook until browned on both sides.
- In a separate pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook until lightly browned.
- Add mushrooms and carrots.
- Stir in the olives, tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Add stock and bring to a simmer.
- Return the mutton to the pot and cook, occasionally stirring until cooked all the way through.
- Serve hot with a fresh baguette on the side.
Beef Steak with Caramelized Onions
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Steaks are everyone’s favourite. Don’t forget to serve this healthy version of the classic beef steak recipe with a big bowl of freshly tossed salad.
INGREDIENTS
4 Beef fillet steaks
30 ml Olive oil
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the onion glaze:
50 g Butter
2 Medium-sized onions, sliced
3 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
15 g Brown sugar
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat a grill on medium-high heat.
- Rub the steak with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the marinated steak until cooked all the way through.
- Melt the butter in a pan.
- Cook the onion until tender.
- Increase the heat. Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the balsamic vinegar is reduced. Remove from heat.
- Serve with onions on the side.
Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Made with lentils, carrots and fresh herbs, this recipe might be simple, but it’s still absolutely delicious.
INGREDIENTS
1 Medium-sized white onion
15 ml Olive oil
20 g Crushed garlic
2 Medium-sized carrots, diced
50 g Boiled red lentils
1-litre Vegetable stock
2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oil in a pot. Cook onions until tender.
- Add garlic and carrots. Cook until lightly browned.
- Add vegetable stock and lentils. Cover the pan.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the lentils are soft and tender. Remove from heat.
- Blend the soup with an immersion blender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve hot.
Sweet Glazed Salmon
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
These grilled salmon fillets are perfect for those who are on a weight loss diet and want to try out a quick and easy seafood recipe.
INGREDIENTS
4 Salmon fillets, washed and drained
2 Tbsp. Mustard paste
½ Tbsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. Brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Butter
15 ml Soy sauce
15 ml Olive oil
1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
½ Tbsp. Finely grated ginger
¼ tsp Salt
1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and honey over medium-high heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, and ginger.
- Set aside.
- Rub fish fillets with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on the grill.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the brown sugar mixture.
- Grill the fillet for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally or until cooked all the way through.
Try these healthy summer recipes and tell us which ones you love. Feel free to experiment and add variations to these healthy summer recipes.
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