Healthy Recipes In Ten Minutes

There are many healthy recipes that can be made in ten minutes or less. These are ideal for those who want to enjoy healthy and delicious meals, without having to spend too much time in the kitchen. They are also an excellent option for those who want to get started in the culinary art.

Healthy salty recipes

The following recipes can be a good complement to some meals, such as breakfast, for example.  Its consumption as the only dish is not recommended.

1. Scrambled eggs and turkey ham

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 6 eggs
• Turkey ham (100 g).
• Seasonings: salt, black pepper, sweet or hot pepper (to taste).
• Optional: diced onion or tomato, a little chopped fresh leek, tom

Preparation

1. We preheat a nonstick skillet over high heat.
2. Next, we break the eggs in a bowl and proceed to beat with a fork to fully integrate the whites and yolks. Next, we salt and pepper.
3. Besides, we cut the turkey ham into small pieces (as much as we can) and then we add it to the eggs.
4. We take everything to the pan and proceed to stir constantly with the help of a wooden spoon while it cooks.
5. Once ready, we serve on a plate and, if we wish, sprinkle another little black pepper or parsley on top.

2. Gazpacho

Ingredients (for 1 person)

• ½ cucumber.
• 1 pinch of fine salt.
• ½ green pepper.
• 1 clove of fresh garlic.
• 2 or 3 ripe tomatoes.
• 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs (15 g).
• 2 tablespoons of cold water (30 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil (5 g).
• 3 tablespoons of wine vinegar (45 ml).

Preparation

1. First we wash and slice the tomatoes.
2. Afterwards, we peel and chop the cucumber into thin slices.
3. Then we put all the ingredients in the blender and process at medium speed for a couple of minutes.
4. Finally, in case the mixture is very thick, we add a little more cold water.

3. Turkey and cheese burritos

Ingredients (for 1 person)

• 2 wheat flour tortillas.
• ¼ cup of turkey mortadella (50 g).
• ¼ cup of diced gouda cheese (50 g).
• Optional: cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocado.
• Vegetable oil (the amount necessary to brown).

Preparation

1. We preheat a frying pan over low heat.
2. Cut the turkey mortadella into cubes or thin strips.
3. We spread the tortilla and place the turkey and cheese cubes in the center. In case we have decided to add the tomato and lettuce, the first thing we should place on the tortilla is the lettuce and then everything else. We roll up.
4. We take the burritos to a frying pan, lightly greased with a little vegetable oil. 
5. Brown on both sides for a couple of minutes over medium heat, remove from the pan and serve.

3 sweet recipes in ten minutes

1. Cocoa, oatmeal and banana smoothie

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 4 bananas.
• 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder (40 g).
• ½ glass of oatmeal drink (125 ml).
• Optional: 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (10 g).

Preparation

1. Peel and cut the bananas into thin slices.
2. We put all the ingredients in the blender and process for a couple of minutes at medium speed.
3. We pour into glasses and serve. In case we want to make the drink more refreshing, it will be necessary to add some ice cubes to the mix. It is also convenient to reduce the amount of milk or vegetable drink a little so that it is not excessively liquid.

2. Fruit salad

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 2 kiwis.
• 4 tangerines.
• 2 large apples.
• 4 medium bananas.
• 1 cup of strawberries (150 g).
• 3 bunches of grapes (80 g).
• Natural orange juice (without sugar).
• Optional: quinoa (45 g).

Preparation

1. Peel and slice the kiwis, apples and bananas.
2. Besides, we remove the skin from the tangerines and separate the segments.
3. We wash and drain the grapes and strawberries.
4. We put everything in a bowl and pour in fresh orange juice (enough to dress all the pieces of fruit). Before serving, we can sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar or a teaspoon of honey on top.
5. In case we want to add quinoa, we must prepare it before starting to have the fruits.

3. Tiramisu

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 1 cup of cream cheese (100 g).
• 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey (5 g).
• 2 tablespoons of ground coffee (30 g).
• 5 teaspoons of cocoa powder (45 g).
• Optional: coffee liqueur, cinnamon.

Preparation

1. First in a bowl, pour the cream cheese and let it rest at room temperature for a couple of minutes to make it easier to handle later.
2. Then we add the chocolate, coffee and honey and stir everything with the help of a spoon. Next, we mix everything with the help of a hand mixer until we get a smooth cream.
3. Then, we pour the dough into the container of our preference (bowl, glass, glass), finally we sprinkle a pinch of cocoa to decorate and that’s it!

There are many more recipes that you can make in ten minutes or less. The important thing is to always try to choose the healthiest options and, of course, to maintain good eating habits.