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Absolutely! Here are some quick and easy 15-minute meal ideas that anyone can whip up:
### **1. Veggie Stir-Fry**
**Ingredients:**
– Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
– Cooked chicken or tofu (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
3. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Serve over cooked rice or noodles, or mix in cooked chicken or tofu if desired.
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### **2. Caprese Sandwich**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 slices of bread (ciabatta or your choice)
– 1 tomato, sliced
– Fresh mozzarella, sliced
– Fresh basil leaves
– 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Drizzle olive oil on one side of each bread slice.
2. Layer tomato, mozzarella, and basil on one slice of bread.
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, then top with the second slice of bread.
4. Grill in a pan for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
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### **3. Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1/4 cup celery, chopped
– 1/4 cup red grapes, halved
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
2. Add diced chicken, celery, and grapes; stir to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
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### **4. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio**
**Ingredients:**
– 8 ounces spaghetti
– 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
– 1/4 cup olive oil
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
– 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
– Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until garlic is golden (2-3 minutes).
3. Toss in the cooked spaghetti, mixing well.
4. Stir in chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if using.
5. Serve immediately.
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### **5. Avocado Toast with Egg**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 slices of bread
– 1 ripe avocado
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 2 eggs
– Optional toppings: cherry tomatoes, radishes, chili flakes
**Instructions:**
1. Toast the bread slices.
2. Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the toast.
3. In a pan, cook eggs to your liking (poached, fried, or scrambled).
4. Top the avocado toast with the cooked eggs and optional toppings.
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### **6. Tuna Salad Wrap**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 can tuna, drained
– 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1/4 cup diced celery
– 1/4 cup diced red onion
– 1 large tortilla
– Lettuce leaves
**Instructions:**
1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, and red onion.
2. Spread lettuce leaves on the tortilla.
3. Spoon the tuna salad over the lettuce.
4. Roll up the tortilla and slice in half.
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### **7. Quick Veggie Quesadillas**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 tortillas
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
– 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1/2 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
– 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
**Instructions:**
1. Heat a pan over medium heat.
2. Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, corn, and bell peppers.
3. Top with the second tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cheese is melted and tortillas are golden.
4. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa or sour cream.
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These recipes are designed to be quick, simple, and delicious, perfect for busy days or when you need a fast, satisfying meal!