5 easy recipes using a sheet pan
To help streamline your dinner prep, here are simple but healthy recipes that can easily be made using one or two sheet pans.
Do you ever feel like that in order to be a virtuoso in the kitchen that you need gadgets galore? It can get expensive buying all the right pots, pans, blenders, mixers and what-not's just to make your family meals. To help streamline your dinner prep, here are simple but healthy recipes that can easily be made using one or two sheet pans.
Paprika Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
By roasting the paprika-rubbed chicken thighs with the Brussels sprouts and shallots all together, the flavorful drippings from the chicken will coat the vegetables as well. Use smoked paprika for a touch of smoky flavor.
Per serving: 449 calories, 25g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 43g protein, 5g fiber
Baked Tofu Stir Fry with Cabbage & Shiitakes
Use less oil by cooking all the ingredients for this vegetarian tofu stir-fry in two large sheet pans instead of a wok. Add black bean-garlic sauce, toasted sesame oil and Chinese rice wine for a boost of flavor.
Per serving: 322 calories, 20g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 6g fiber
Mini Meatloaves with Green Beans & Potatoes
To ensure that everything is ready at the same time, make sure you put the potatoes in the oven first to start roasting and then add the mini meatloaves and green beans about half way through. Use two large rimmed baking sheets for this recipe.
Per serving: 437 calories, 20g fat, 36g carbohydrates, 29g protein, 6g fiber
Potato-Kale Hash with Eggs
Have some creative fun with this recipe by making individual "nests" made of potato-kale hash to nestle the eggs in the middle of. To trim off some extra time in the kitchen, buy the pre-chopped kale.
Per serving: 476 calories, 33g fat, 29g carbohydrates, 18g protein, 4g fiber
Salmon Roasted with Tomatoes & Olives
If cooking seafood intimidates you, this is a quick and easy recipe to get you more comfortable with it. The key is to roast the salmon until it is opaque in the center (about 10 to 15 minutes). Salmon goes great with steamed green beans or broccoli florets.
Per serving: 372 calories, 20g fat, 14g carbohydrates, 34g protein, 3g fiber