Dinner Ideas: What are 10 good dinner foods
Still undecided on what to have for dinner? Here are 10 great dinner ideas that are healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare!
1. Stir-fried Vegetables
For dinner, it’s best to keep things light. Stir-fried vegetables are simple, healthy, and a personal favorite of mine—especially broccoli.
Ingredients:
200g broccoli, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1g salt, 10ml cooking oil.
Instructions:
Cut the broccoli into small florets.
Soak in saltwater for 10 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Mince the garlic. Heat the pan and add the oil, then sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Add the broccoli and stir-fry over high heat.
Season with salt and cook until the broccoli turns bright green, then serve.
2. Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes is a flavorful dish that’s both sweet and sour. It’s packed with protein, vitamins, and lycopene—perfect for dinner.
Ingredients:
2 tomatoes, 3 eggs, green onions, 1-2g salt, sugar to taste.
Instructions:
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat.
Heat the pan, add oil, and cook the eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add oil and sauté the tomatoes, adding a little sugar. Once the tomatoes release their juice, add the scrambled eggs back in.
Stir everything together, season with salt, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
3. Boiled Shrimp
Boiled shrimp is rich in high-quality protein and low in fat, making it a healthy and delicious choice for dinner.
Ingredients:
8 fresh shrimp, 2g ginger slices, 1 tablespoon cooking wine, salt to taste.
Instructions:
Clean the shrimp and remove the shells and veins.
Add water to a pot, along with the ginger and cooking wine.
Once the water boils, add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink, then remove and drain.
4. Grilled Chicken Breast
Chicken breast is a high-protein, low-fat food that’s ideal for weight management and health-conscious individuals, making it a perfect dinner choice.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, 10ml olive oil, 1 lemon, minced garlic, rosemary, salt, black pepper.
Instructions:
Clean the chicken breasts and gently pound them to an even thickness.
Make shallow cuts on the surface to allow the marinade to soak in.
Marinate the chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt, and black pepper for 15-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the surface is slightly crispy.
5. Fried Rice
Fried rice is a quick, easy, and tasty way to use leftover rice. You can add vegetables, chicken, or beef to balance the nutrition.
Ingredients:
200g cooked rice, 1 egg, 30g carrots, 30g peas, 5g green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1g salt.
Instructions:
Scramble the egg and set aside. Dice the carrots.
Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the carrots and peas until cooked.
Add the rice and stir-fry evenly. Add the scrambled egg, soy sauce, and salt, and mix well.
Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
6. Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a common whole grain rich in vitamins and fiber, making them a filling and low-calorie choice for dinner.
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato.
Instructions:
Wash the sweet potato and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Place the sweet potato on a baking tray.
Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the inside is soft.
7. Yogurt Fruit Platter
If you're focused on body management and want something healthy and nutritious, try a yogurt fruit platter for dinner—it’s fresh and light.
Ingredients:
150g apple, 150g banana, 150g blueberries, 200g yogurt.
Instructions:
Slice the apple and banana, and rinse the blueberries.
Arrange the fruit on a plate.
Drizzle with yogurt and mix everything together.
8. Vegetable Noodles
If you're craving carbs but want something lighter, vegetable noodles are a great option. Use fresh veggies and whole wheat noodles, with a bit of soy sauce, garlic, and olive oil for flavor.
Ingredients:
150g whole wheat noodles, 30g carrots, 10g bell pepper, 30g onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, black pepper.
Instructions:
Cook the noodles according to package directions.
Shred the carrots and bell pepper, and slice the onion.
Heat oil in a pan, sauté the garlic, then add the carrots, bell pepper, and onion, and stir-fry until soft.
Add the cooked noodles, soy sauce, and black pepper, and stir-fry everything together.
9. Boiled Corn
Corn is a common whole grain, rich in dietary fiber and B vitamins. Boiling corn is simple and sweet, providing a satisfying feeling of fullness—great for dinner.
Ingredients:
1 ear of corn, enough water to cover.
Instructions:
Peel the corn and remove the silk.
Place the corn in a pot, add enough water to cover it.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Seafood Porridge
For elderly people and children, seafood porridge is a nutritious and warming dinner option. With fresh seafood like shrimp and shellfish, it’s nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients:
100g rice, 100g shrimp, 100g shellfish, 10g seaweed, minced garlic, ginger, green onions, salt, pepper.
Instructions:
Wash the rice and cook it in a pot with enough water to make porridge.
Clean the shrimp and shellfish, and chop the garlic and ginger.
Once the porridge is boiling, add the seafood and seaweed, and cook for 5-8 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, then top with chopped green onions.
10-minute meals vegetarian
In today's fast-paced world, we often want to prepare a meal quickly. The 10-minute vegetarian meal is something I make regularly—simple, quick, and healthy, meeting the nutritional needs of most busy people. Here are some tips to help you prepare a delicious vegetarian meal in just 10 minutes:
Prepare Ingredients in Advance
Wash, chop, and portion your ingredients ahead of time to save time during cooking. For example, you can pre-chop vegetables, soak rice noodles, cook noodles, or press tofu to remove excess water.
When it’s time to cook, all you need to do is stir-fry or reheat, ensuring fresh ingredients and minimal prep time.
Choose Quick-Cooking Ingredients
Opt for ingredients that cook quickly, such as tofu, vegetables, frozen peas or corn, noodles, and rice noodles. These ingredients cook fast and are packed with nutrients, making them perfect for a quick meal.
Use High Heat for Stir-Frying
Stir-frying on high heat helps retain the freshness and nutrients of ingredients, and you can quickly cook dishes like stir-fried greens, tofu, or fried rice.
One-Pot Meals
Reduce cleanup time by using a single pot. You can make fried rice, stir-fried noodles, or soup all in one pot, which saves time and helps preserve flavors and nutrients.
Prepare Versatile Sauces
Having some versatile sauces ready—like soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, and salt—lets you quickly add flavor to any dish without needing to prepare separate seasonings each time.
Use a Pressure Cooker or Microwave
For ingredients like potatoes, sweet potatoes, or corn, use a pressure cooker or microwave to quickly heat them. This saves time and provides a simple dish in minutes.
Utilize Frozen Ingredients
Frozen vegetables and tofu are perfect for quick meals. They can be added to fried rice, stir-fried noodles, or soups, offering a time-saving and nutritious option.
Step-by-Step Quick Cooking
Prepare ingredients in steps to increase efficiency. For example, cook rice while preparing stir-fry ingredients or prep side dishes while simmering a soup. This maximizes your time and reduces waiting.
Keep Ingredient Combinations Simple
Choose a few basic ingredients that complement each other to avoid overly complex dishes. For example, pair tofu with vegetables or rice noodles with bean sprouts. These combinations are nutritious, easy to make, and quick to cook.
Tips:
Pre-soak rice noodles or rice to save time.
Chop vegetables evenly to ensure they cook quickly and evenly.
Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Here’s the translation in natural, American English:
Vegetable Sandwich:
Prepare lettuce, cucumber, tomato, a fried egg, and whole wheat bread slices.
Start by washing the lettuce and laying it on one slice of bread. Then, layer on the cucumber slices, tomato slices, and fried egg. Sprinkle a little salt and black pepper on top.
Finally, cover with the other slice of bread, cut diagonally, and your nutritious vegetable sandwich is ready!
It’s not only filling but also packed with vitamins and dietary fiber.
