Quick Meal Inspiration đ±
My relationship with food has changed so much over the years, and I would say I am much more of a lighter eater. Having been a heavy eater a couple of years back, I can now confirm that I much prefer to eat light and clean. My stomach tends to reject anything too processed, any heavy red meat, or excessive junk. Hence, Iâve decided to create a post dedicated to highlighting some of my favorite quick meals, snacks, and juices. I hope you guys try something!
Quick Meals
Plantain- Fish- Channa- Salad
Time to prepare: 30 minutes
Guyanese Twist
Quinoa- Plantain- Okra- Dhal- Olives
Time to Prepare: 40 Mins
Dhal is split peas, itâs an Indian dish than can be eaten with any kind of rice or however you choose to eat it.
Pitta Delight
Pitta Bread- Black beans- Avocado- Cucumber- Red Pepper- Vegetable samosas- Cheese
Time to Prepare: 20 minutes
I recently came up with this combo and itâs such a banger. I was literally closing my eyes eating this LMAO.
Light Bites
Mexican Hummus base- Boiled egg- Kale- Cheese- Plantain- Vegetable spring rolls- Orange
Time to prepare: 10-15 minutes
Chickpeas- Cucumber- Grapes (i also added in a herbal bread)
Time to prepare: 10 minutes
Loaded Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa- Salad- Roasted Tomatoâs - Onion- Pumpkin seeds- Plantain- Black Beans-Pumpkin- Carrot- Apple- Cucumber- Sweet Pepper
Time to Prepare: 20 minutes
Hummus Salmon & Potatoes
Salmon-Lime- Potato- Plantain- Avocado- Sautéed Vegetables (Broccoli, Mushroom, Onion, Carrot).
Salmon Base
Grind seasoning:
This can be blended garlic, onion, spring onion, time, and mustard. You are free to create whatever seasoning youâd like to marinate your meat in.
Additional seasoning:
Fish seasoning- Salt- Black pepper
A Mexican Hummus went on top of the Salmon once I finished seasoning it. Then last thing was my chilli flakes and my limes, which I squeezed on the salmon before I put it into the oven.
Time to prepare: 25- 30 minutes
Vegetarian Burrito
Burrito wrap- Black beans- Avocado- Tomato- Cucumber- Salad- Cheese- Homemade Potato Fries
Time to Prepare: 20 minutes
Yogurt Bowls
Greek Yogurt- Granola - Apple - Flaxseed- Pumpkin seed- Honey
Time to Prepare: 5-10 minutes
Greek Yogurt- Chocolate Granola- Strawberry- Honey
Time to Prepare: 5-10 minutes
Smoothie Base: Blueberry & Pineapple
Banana- Apple- Flaxseed- Pumpkin Seed
Time to Prepare: 10-15 mins
Greek Yogurt- Banana- Apple- Blueberries- Flaxseed- Honey
Time to Prepare: 5-10 minutes
Healthy Snacks
I have so many more healthy snacks: Potato pudding, carrot and hummus, Coconut jelly, pickled mango, plantain chips, any kind of nut. What are some of your favourite healthy snacks?
Now there has to be some sort of balance so I will include two of my favourite not so healthy snacks Iâve been enjoying since being in London.
Drinks/ Smoothies
You can purchase this in Lidlâs | Thereâs also different flavours. This one is quite strong, it really gets my stomach ready for the day.
Coconut water, good for ya daughter
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Sexy Green Machine đ±
Apple- Celery- Pineapple- Kale- Lime- Seamoss
Time to Prepare: 10 minutes
Papaya Under The Sun âïž
Papaya- Milk- Peanut Butter
Time to Prepare: 10-15 minutes
Pure Cane Juice đ
I didnât make this drink obviously but this cane juice from peckham is a must try, itâs super refreshing and doesnât leave me feeling jittery, like how a sugary can drink might get you.
This is the end of my Quick Meal Inspiration post, I hope something catches your attention and you create it into your own delicious way. Stay tuned for the next article, itâs making a second appearance!
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