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Dinner Made Easy With These 8 Healthy Instant Meals

Dinner Made Easy With These 8 Healthy Instant Meals

Busy schedules, fast-food convenience, expensive health stores, and many other reasons have made convenient healthy eating more challenging. 

We realize that the days of hours in front of the stove are gone and life has become much more fast-paced and instant. 

Emergencies happen, evenings have become filled with after-school activities, people show up unexpectedly, or sometimes you just don't feel like cooking.

To prevent your healthy eating efforts from being ruined in the midst of it all, we created a variety of easy meal products as a solution! 

With these easy meal products, you will be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances while still being able to enjoy a healthy yet delicious plate of food!

Scroll down for 8 delicious, healthy meals that can be ready in a matter of minutes!

8 easy meal recipes

1. RED LENTIL CURRY

  • Pour the red lentil curry mix into a pot.
  • Add 5 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Serve over rice or enjoy with Naan bread.
  • It really is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

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2. VEGAN MAC & CHEEZ

  • Add 4 cups of water to a pot and add 1 1/4 cup instant vegan cheez mix.
  • Stir well until thickened.
  • Add cooked pasta to the cheez mix.
  • Add pasta water for added moisture.
  • Give it a good stir, and you are done!

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3. SESAME OATBURGERS

  • Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salt.
  • Stir 4 cups of the sesame oatburger mix into the pot. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • When cool, form into patties about a half-inch thick. Bake at 350 degrees on an oiled sheet pan for about 20 minutes per side.
  • 4 cups of dry mix make about 16 patties. Enjoy! 

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4. FRENCH LENTIL SOUP

  • Add a packet of our French lentil soup mix to a 4 quart pot
  • Add 6 cups of water and 2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional).
  • Bring to a boil and then turn down the heat to a slow simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils and veggies are soft.
  • Enjoy!

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5. NOT MEATLOAF "MEATLOAF"

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Place the not meatloaf mix in a large bowl and mix with 2.5 cups of boiling water. Stir to combine and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with cooking spray.
  • Add the mixture to the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Cover the loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Spread ¼ cup ketchup or barbecue sauce over the loaf before baking, and again after baking.

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6. CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

  • In a 2-quart pot, bring 4 cups of water with 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional) to a boil.
  • Add the Cuban black bean soup mix, stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let stand for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve with some avocado or a dollop of vegan sour cream and a slice of crusty bread. For added crunch and color, stir in a few tablespoons of sweet corn.

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7. MILD ETHIOPIAN LENTILS

  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and the Ethiopian lentil mixture to a medium saucepan and turn on the stove to medium heat. Stir and toast the lentil mix with oil for about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of water and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add 2 more cups of water and stir again for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add another 2 cups of water (or more as desired), stir and turn the heat down to low. Close the lid and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are soft, stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a side of flatbread or rice.

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8. Instant Chili

  • Bring 5 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil (optional)
  • Add the Instant Chili Mix, lower heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Turn off the heat and allow chili to rest for another 10 minutes before serving.
  • Toss in a can of beans, sautéed onions, corn, or whatever’s hanging out in your fridge. Pile it on a baked potato, wrap it in tacos, or make a haystack!

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