Healthy Recipe Ideas Using Natural Ingredients
Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean bland, boring foods. You can use natural ingredients to make delicious, nutritious meals that keep you feeling full, energized, and satisfied. Here are some recipes ideas for you to get creative in the kitchen.
Pesto Pasta
- Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/3 cup of pine nuts
- ½ cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 1 package of pasta of your choice
- Instructions:
- In a food processor, mix together basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper until a paste forms.
- Cook pasta according to the package instructions and strain.
- Toss pasta with pesto sauce, if desired add in the parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Enjoy!
Ginger Carrot Soup
- Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of vegetable or avocado oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of freshly minced ginger
- 4-5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4-6 cups of vegetable broth (depending on desired consistency)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add carrots and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Carefully transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return soup to pot, season with salt and pepper, and enjoy!
No matter your diet, these recipes are sure to keep you satisfied. With these natural ingredients, you can create delicious, healthy meals that will make you feel good. Bon appetit!