Quick vegetarian dinner recipes for teens
We know what you think – why would anyone consider special dinner ideas for teenagers?
The answer is simple. Nowadays, teenagers are more active than ever before. They know what to eat, how to work out and what is good for them. More importantly, they appreciate healthy recipes that benefit their mind and body. Whether your teenagers are into the healthy lifestyle or you want to bring them to it, the best way to do that is to check out the following finger-licking and healthy dinner recipes.
1. Going Easy: The Whole Food Quinoa Salad
If you have never tried the Whole Food Quinoa California Salad, you are missing out on a lot of deliciousness. And if you did but it was in-store or in-restaurant, you wouldn’t believe how great this healthy salad idea for teens can be.
For instance, please have a look at one similar video for best Quinoa salad recipe
(Colorful mint + turmeric salad)
The homemade version of the Whole Food Quinoa Salad lets you control what is in your dish – and you can cherry-pick some of the ingredients that you like and ditch the ones you don’t. Anyway, the idea is to follow this recipe and make your finger-licking quinoa salad.
Below, we are listing a list of ingredients and directions.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
DIRECTIONS:
- Put 2 cups of water in a large saucepan. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and set it aside
- Whisk some balsamic vinegar and lime zest in a small bowl and set it aside
- Take a large bowl and combine the quinoa, mango, bell pepper, edamame, red onion, coconut flakes, almonds, cilantro and raisins (you can add or remove ingredients as you like).
- Pour the balsamic vinegar mixture on the top of the salad – and you are ready to eat!
2. The Italian Taste: Zucchini Noodles
This healthy dinner recipe will let you cut some carbs and get a slim body by eating healthy. The zucchini noodles are the secret to many slim Italian bodies – and they taste great. This pasta dish recipe for teens can be best topped with some seasoned shrimp (if you prefer it).
This Gluten-free Recipe will ready in less than an hour, this pasta is easy to digest and won’t get you extra pounds.
INGREDIENTS:
- 5-6 medium zucchini (2¼-2½ pounds total), trimmed
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided
- 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
DIRECTIONS:
- Use a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler to cut the zucchini lengthwise into long thin strands or strips.
- Combine the avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, pepper and the remaining salt in a food processor – and pulse them until they are finely chopped.
- Head 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add garlic and cook it for 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, add the drained zucchini noodles and gently toss them until hot.
- Transfer everything to one bowl, add the pesto and gently toss to combine
3. A Quick Bite: Vegan Hummus Wrap
IF you feel yourself dragging by late night, you can bite into the healthy vegan hummus wrap. This dinner recipe is healthy and has vitamins that are crucial to keeping you energy levels consistent. Plus, getting a bite of this wrap won’t make you that full so you find it hard to fall asleep. Instead, it will be the perfect snack before bed.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tortilla wrap
- 3/4 cup hummus
- 1/2 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup spinach and mixed greens
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
- Layout the wrap and spread the hummus over the top in a long rectangular shape down the center of the wrap. Next, layer the sliced avocado and tomato on top.
- Top it up with mixed greens and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Wrap the tortilla into a burrito shape and cut it in the middle
