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1. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
2. Butterfly the chicken breast and season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
4. Spread the sun-dried tomato mixture over the chicken breast.
5. Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Once done, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. For the Vegetable Rice:
8. Cook the vegetable rice according to the package instructions.
9. Once the rice is cooked, keep it aside to cool for a few minutes.
10. In a pan, sauté the vegetables of your choice like diced onion, bell pepper, carrot, and mushroom.
11. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir until the vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the rice.
12. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and stir well.
13. Once done, remove the vegetable rice from the pan and serve it alongside the grilled chicken.
14. Enjoy your delicious and healthy grilled chicken breast with sundried tomatoes and basil, served with creamy vegetable rice as a main dish!
In a small mixing bowl, stir together the low-fat yogurt and chia seeds until well combined.Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the chia seeds have absorbed some of the liquid and become gel-like.In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries and sliced strawberries.In a small saucepan, toast the rolled oats over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and fragrant.To assemble the yogurt bowl, spoon the chia seed-yogurt mixture into a serving bowl. Top the yogurt with the berry mixture and sprinkle the toasted oats over the top.Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy yogurt bowl with berries, chia seeds, and oats for breakfast or as a snack!
Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a blender.Add the low-fat milk, honey, and mixed fresh nuts to the blender.Peel the ripe banana and add it to the blender as well.Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the avocado smoothie into a serving glass. Garnish the top of the smoothie with some extra chopped nuts or sliced banana, if desired.Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy avocado smoothie with nuts and banana as a breakfast or snack!