Carla Hale - The Quick and Easy Dinner Cookbook: Simply Delicious Entrees in 20 Minutes and Under

This recipe tastes delicious when you eat it with some steamed veggies and a soft dinner roll with garlic butter. The fresher the fish the better so I would spend a little extra on this meal.

Preparation Time-10 minutes

Servings-2

Ingredients

• 8 ounces swai fish fillets
• a pinch of salt and black pepper
• 1/2 ounce olive oil, or as needed
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 minced clove garlic
• 14 ounces canned petite tomatoes, diced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Arrange fish fillets in a casserole dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper
3. Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat
4. Sautee onion in the oil for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute or until fragrant
5. Add tomatoes to the onion and garlic in the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently
6. Pour tomato mixture over the fish fillets and bake for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork

If you are looking for a vegetarian meal, then this recipe fits the bill. Try adding a chicken recipe from this list to serve with the vegetables for more protein.

Preparation Time-10 minutes

Servings-2

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1/2 ounce olive oil
• 2 minced cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 32 ounces cauliflower, sliced
• 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
• 15 ounces drained can of garbanzo beans, rinsed
• 1 wedged lime
• 1/2 ounce fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray
3. Mix oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Mix in tomatoes, cauliflower and beans
4. Toss the mixture until completely coated
5. Spread the cauliflower mixture on the baking sheet in a single layer. Place lime wedges over top
6. Roast vegetables for 25 minutes or until caramelized.
7. Remove lime and sprinkle with cilantro before serving

This salmon recipe tastes amazing when you add some fresh asparagus and mashed cauliflower to your meal. Try a fruity wine to go with the fish like Pinot Grigio or Riesling.

Preparation Time-5 minutes

Servings-2

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cold water
• 2 ounces lemon juice
• cooking spray
• a pinch of salt and black pepper
• 2 salmon fillets, frozen

Directions

1. Put water and lemon juice in an Instant Pot. Arrange steamer rack inside and coat with cooking spray
2. Put the fillets on the rack with the skin side down
3. Cover the Instant Pot and close the vent
4. Cook on the 2 nd setting for 4 minutes and release vent immediately after time is up. Check that the salmon is cooked by checking color and if it flakes easily with a fork
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper

This simple pasta recipe will satisfy your hunger when served with a fresh green salad and some garlic toast. If you want to enjoy a glass of wine with your meal then try a Pinot Noir or Cabernet.

You can use low-sodium broth

Preparation Time-15 minutes

Servings-2

Ingredients

• 1 ounce olive oil
• 1/2 diced onion,
• a pinch of salt
• 8 ounces spicy Italian sausages, with casings removed
• 28 ounces chicken broth, divided
• 10 ounces orecchiette
• 4 ounces arugula, roughly chopped
• 2 ounces fresh parmesan cheese, finely grated

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium heat
2. Saut onion in the oil for 5 minutes or until golden brown
3. Add Italian sausage to the onion and cook for 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned evenly
4. Add 12 ounces of broth to the sausage and onion and bring to a boil. Scrape down the sides and along the bottom of the pan as the meat cooks
5. Stir in orecchiette and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add extra broth as the pasta absorbs the liquid until the orecchiette is tender
6. Add arugula to the mixture and cooked until wilts
7. Top servings with parmesan before serving