Merve's Healthy Recipes

11/10/2023

Wrap up your day with a burst of flavor and health! 🥑🍤 Try these Shrimp Avocado Wraps for a quick and delicious meal. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and a zesty twist, this recipe is perfect for a light, satisfying lunch or dinner. Swipe right for the step-by-step guide to create this mouthwatering masterpiece. What's your favorite wrap filling? Share in the comments below!



Ingredients:

8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ripe avocados, sliced
4 large whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

29/05/2023

🍌🍞 Indulge in the Ultimate Banana Bread 🍌🍞

Moist, tender, and bursting with rich banana flavor, this homemade banana bread is a true crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect treat for breakfast, snack time, or anytime you're craving a delightful, comforting bite.

📝 Here's what you'll need:

3 Ripe bananas (the spottier, the better!) 🍌🍌🍌
250 gr all-purpose flour
100 gr granulated sugar
2 tbs olive oil
2 eggs
1 pk baking soda
1/2 tbs cinnamon
Vanilla extract
A pinch of salt
Optional: chocolate chips, walnuts, or your favorite mix-ins for added goodness!

🤩 Voilà! Your kitchen will be filled with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked banana bread. It's ready to be devoured. Slice it up, grab a piece, and savor every bite. You deserve it! 😋✨

15/04/2023

Craving something comforting and flavorful? Look no further than this delicious Lentil Coconut Curry! 🍛🥥 Made with aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and protein-packed lentils, this curry is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. It's also vegan and gluten-free, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal for everyone! 😍🌱

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 can coconut milk
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooked rice for serving

16/03/2023

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Classic stuffed peppers with rice, ground beef, and a healthy rainbow of sweet red, yellow bell peppers make the best easy dinner idea any night of the week.

Ingredients

1tbsp. uncooked rice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
500 gr. ground beef
1 medium tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
Salt & Pepper
3 bell peppers, tops and cores removed
Shredded cheese of choice
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Here you can find healthy meal ideas for every occasion, from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts.

13/03/2023

Oven-roasted vegetables!

Roast veggies taste lightly crisp on the outside, and tender and caramelized on the inside. The oven brings out their natural sweetness, making them appealing to picky eaters.

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
1 medium eggplant
2 pounds broccoli
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. parmesan
Salt & spices of choice

23/02/2023

Winter rainbow salad. It's packed with in-season veggies, crisp and crunchy sourdough croutons, and coated in a tangy grapefruit vinaigrette, making it the perfect way to brighten a bleak winter day. It’s time to fall in love with beets and squash.

Ingredients

2 medium red beets
1 acorn squash
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 c. grapefruit juice
1 clove garlic, grated
1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 scallion, green and white parts separated, finely chopped
1 c. fresh parsley leaves
1 c. pomegranate seeds
1 c. large red grapefruit
blue cheese, crumbled
salt and black pepper

14/02/2023

Here is a recipe will make valentines day! Still low calorie though.
Cranberry-Apple Hazelnut Crumble

Fruit Filling:

10 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries, unsweetened
3 medium apples, peeled, sliced
1 orange, zest and juice
1/2 cup brown sugar

Whole Grain Crumble Topping:

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Pinch salt (optional)
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Makes 8 servings. Per serving: 240 calories, 11 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 35 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 5 g dietary fiber, 0 mg sodium, 19 g sugar, 9 g added sugar.

Be healthy & Stay with love

29/01/2023

Hello everyone,

Let's have a little chat.

Your opinion is important. What kind of recipes would you like to see on this page? Please share in the comments 😁

Have a healthy & good week in advance!

25/01/2023

Spicy Salmon Tacos with Avocado Lime Dressing

These Spicy Salmon tacos are super easy to put together and taste incredible. Made with juicy salmon fillets, corn, shredded cabbage and drizzled with a tangy and creamy avocado lime dressing.

Ingredients
2 salmon filets
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp chili powder
salt/pepper
1 avocado
1 lime
4 corn tortillas
romaine lettuce (2 leaves)
1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
1/3 cup beans
1/4 cup corn

23/01/2023

Slow-Cooker Quinoa Salad with Arugula & Feta

Roasted portobello mushrooms stand in for pizza crust in these comforting individual "pizzas." An easy arugula side salad makes a vibrant accompaniment.

Ingredient Checklist
2 ¼ cups unsalted vegetable stock
1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1 cup sliced red onions (from 1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 (15.5 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from one lemon)
½ cup drained, chopped roasted red bell peppers (from jar)
4 cups baby arugula (about 4 ounces)
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
12 pitted kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano

17/01/2023

Give your basic baked potato a major upgrade by adding all the flavors from your favorite party dip: spinach & artichoke. This baked potato gets extra cheesy with cream cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan, while the spinach and artichoke give that added flavor and texture the famous dip is known for. This potato is extra hearty, so it can easily be a weeknight dinner paired with roasted veggie sides or another vegetarian dish, or can be a flavor boost to your main meal.

Ingredients
6 large russet potatoes, washed and scrubbed clean
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. sour cream
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 c. canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
3 c. baby spinach chopped
1 Garlic clove, minced

Bon Appétit!