Quick Weeknight Dinner
A fast and easy recipe for a delicious weeknight dinner using common ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: General
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked rice
- 1 lb protein (chicken, beef, tofu, or beans)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop, measure, and set near your work area.
- Heat the frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and protein, searing until cooked through.
- Mix in the vegetables and any seasonings, cooking until heated and tender.
- Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve hot on plates, optionally garnished with herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
For a side, pair with steamed vegetables or a simple salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg