Delicious and Easy Recipes with Ingredients from Food Basket

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With the right ingredients from Food Basket, you can whip up delicious and nutritious meals in no time. Here are five easy recipes that you can make with ingredients available at Food Basket, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

1. Quick and Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, sliced thin
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 cup cooked brown rice

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Pour over the vegetables.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve over cooked brown rice.

2. Simple and Flavorful Veggie Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz whole wheat pasta
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add zucchini and bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cherry tomatoes and spinach leaves, cooking until spinach is wilted.
5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

3. Easy Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Add the beef and marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the broccoli and beef broth to the skillet, cooking until broccoli is tender.
5. Return the beef to the skillet and toss to combine with the broccoli and sauce.
6. Serve over cooked jasmine rice.

4. Fresh and Tasty Greek Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

5. Easy Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients:

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the black beans over medium heat. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Cook until heated through.
2. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
3. Fill each tortilla with black beans, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, and salsa.
4. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Conclusion

Cooking delicious and nutritious meals at home can be quick and easy with the right ingredients from Food Basket. These recipes are designed to be simple yet flavorful, perfect for busy families or anyone looking to enjoy a homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Explore our wide range of fresh produce, pantry staples, and high-quality proteins to create these and many other delicious dishes. Happy cooking!