5 Healthy Dinners That Are Ready In Just 10 Minutes

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How often do you arrive at home at the end of the day feeling entirely exhausted? Those last few meetings dragged on for hours, your lunch wore off long ago and you just need to sit down to a real meal — and fast.

We feel you, and that’s why we came up with a handful of foolproof, 10-minute dinner recipes you can whip up with standard ingredients that are probably already sitting in your refrigerator. No matter how tired your mind feels, you can easily prep this options while on autopilot and avoid that takeout calorie bomb that’s calling your name.

1. Avocado Wraps

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The trick to making fulfilling meals quickly is keeping some foods on hand that require very little prep work. For this vegetarian-friendly meal, all you need is lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, an avocado and a whole wheat wrap. Simply chop your veggies and avocado, put a smear of mayo on the inside of the wrap, roll all the veggies up inside and take a bite. This meal is surprisingly filling, but if you want to up the protein content without losing the health perks, add some lean turkey meat to the mix.

2. Zucchini Pasta

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It might take some convincing for die-hard pasta fans, but zoodles topped with pesto taste amazing and require a third of the time to cook. Simply spiralize your zucchini (or buy it pre-spiralized if you’d like) and toss it in a saute pan with olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes. While the zoodles cook to al dente perfection, grab that pre-made pesto out of the fridge. You can also boost the nutritional profile of the dish by adding a handful of unsalted cashews. They’ll provide additional healthy fats and energy to this veggie-based meal.

3. Broccoli Soup

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If you’re looking for a little comfort at the end of your day, go for a broccoli and parmesan soup. Steam fresh broccoli florets in the microwave for a couple of minutes and then toss them into your blender with fresh parmesan cheese and spices of your choosing. Let it puree for a couple of minutes, and — voila! — you have a super healthy, cozy meal that still tastes indulgent. If you have some fresh bread on hand, go ahead and break that out for some dipping action.

4. Cauliflower Rice

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Looking for a low-carb dinner that still satisfies your cravings? Reach for cauliflower! You can buy it pre-riced or throw some florets into your blender and pulse them until they resemble your favorite grain. Then heat the veggie mixture in a saucepan with a little olive oil, salt and pepper for five minutes or so. It takes a fraction of the time that normal rice needs to cook, is packed with important vitamins and minerals, and pairs well with any meat, veggie or sauce you want to try alongside it.

5. Stir-Fry Chicken Wraps

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Fun fact: When you chop your chicken into smaller pieces (like what you find in a stir-fry dish), it takes a fraction of the time to cook. Saute the meat on a higher heat until it’s a light golden brown color, and then add in your favorite stir-fry sauce. (You can whip up your own with fish sauce, garlic, chilies and sweet basil or reach for that premade pick in the door of your fridge.) its packed with protein Then simply lay the chicken out on pieces of fresh lettuce, which take no prep time at all, and dig in!

In addition to living a sport filled life fueled with protein shakes and weightlifting, Shawn Mike is an avid fitness writer who knows how to live a healthy and active life.

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