Finding new and exciting meal ideas can be hard, especially when you don’t own a cookbook. Instead of searching the internet or sifting through pages of a cookbook or magazine, you can find quick, easy, and healthy meal ideas from your smartphone. The new and captivating social media platform, TikTok, has taken the world by storm. It provides short and entertaining videos that allow for easy access to information and new ideas or trends. TikTok is filled with many different recipes and healthy meal ideas that can satisfy anyone’s dietary needs. Here are some Healthy Meal Ideas you can find on TikTok.
Creamy Chicken
The recipe calls for: -200g of uncooked chicken breast -500g of potato -2 tsp of garlic salt -Broccoli/broccolini -1 red onion -2 cloves of garlic -50ml of double cream -1 reduced salt chicken stock cube mixed with 300ml of boiling water (use more water if needed) -1 heaped tsp of Dijon mustard -Fresh parsley, chopped -Salt/pepper
Here’s how to prepare this healthy and delicious creamy chicken recipe:
Wash the potatoes and slice into wedges (I like to leave the skin on). Par boil for 5 minutes. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Air fry for 25-30 mins until soft.
Boil the broccoli until soft.
Beat down the chicken before frying. Season with paprika, salt and pepper.
Spray a pan with oil and add the chicken breasts. Cook on either side for 5-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
One the same pan, add a drop of water. Then add the garlic and red onion. Stir and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken stock and double cream. Mix in the Dijon mustard. Add the chopped parsley. Let it simmer again before adding back in the cooked chicken.
Coat each side of the chicken in the sauce.
Serve the potatoes, chicken, sauce and vegetables into two portions.
Breakfast Tacos
The recipe calls for: -2 almond flour tortillas (gluten free) -5 to 6 cups of baby spinach -3 eggs -1 avocado -crushed red pepper and diced shallot to taste
Here’s how to prepare these healthy and delicious breakfast tacos:
Lightly toast and warm tortillas
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to a pan
Add diced shallots and crushed red pepper to the pan and saute.
Add spinach to the pan and saute.
Place sauteed spinach on top of the tortillas.
In the same pan, add your eggs.
Once your eggs are scrambled, place the eggs on top of the sauteed spinach.
Slice and garnish your breakfast tacos with avocado slices.
Curry Fried Cauliflower Rice
The recipe calls for: -Red bell pepper -Zucchini -White Onion -Green Cabbage -Lean Ground Meat -Cauliflower Rice -Curry Powder -Garam Masala -Coconut Aminos -Egg Whites
Here’s how to prepare this healthy curry fried cauliflower rice
Finely dice your vegetables of choice
Add them to a pan
Add in your favorite, lean ground protein and cook over medium high heat
Once the vegetables are slightly translucent add in one bag of frozen cauliflower rice.
Season with 2 tablespoons of curry powder, half a tablespoon of garam masala, 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos, and whatever else you desire.
Once the meat is cooked and the spices have bloomed and are fragrant, push your rice to the side and mix in egg whites.
Finish with green onion and hot sauce.
Harissa Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas
The recipe calls for: -6 large carrots, sliced in half lengthwise -2 tbsp olive oil -1 tbsp honey -1/4 tsp garlic powder -1/4 tsp smoked paprika -Salt, to taste -1 jar/can of chickpeas -2 tbsp harissa sauce -1 tbsp olive oil -Salt + pepper -1/2 cup plain greek yogurt -2-3 oz feta -1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped -1-2 tbsp tahini -Chili-infused olive oil
Here’s how to prepare this delicious harissa roasted carrot and chickpea dish:
Preheat the oven to 400 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add your carrots and toss with the olive oil, honey, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of salt. Bake for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse your chickpeas. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, then toss in a bowl with the harissa, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
After 15 minutes, flip all the carrots over and move to one side of the pan. Spread the chickpeas out on the other side. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Allow carrots and chickpeas to cool for 5-10 minutes. Spread yogurt out on a serving dish, then add carrots, chickpeas, and remaining toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Lentil Nourish Pot
The recipe calls for: -1 tbsp olive oil -1 yellow onion diced -2 cups chopped kale -1 sweet potato cubed -1 tsp fresh garlic -2 cups chopped baby Bella mushrooms -1 head chopped lacinto kale (sub 2 cups spinach) -1 cup uncooked red lentils -3 cups vegetable broth -1 red bell pepper -1 14 Oz can crushed tomatoes -3 tbsp tomato paste -1 tsp salt -Pinch of pepper
Here’s how to prepare this healthy one pot comfort food with Lentils:
Chop + prep all veggies.
In a large soup pot, add olive oil, onion and mushrooms then saute for 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Stir every 5 minutes for 30-40 min until lentils are tender and sweet potato is cooked!
Serve over rice.
Store in the fridge up to 5 days and in the freezer up to 4 months.
Vegan Marry Me Pasta
The recipe calls for: -340g lentil pasta -1/4 cup cashews soaked and nutritional yeast -1/2 cup chopped parsley and lemon juice -2 cups soy milk -1 tsp olive oil -2 onions sliced -3 garlic cloves minced -2 capsicum (orange and red) diced -1.5 cups cooked butterbeans -1/4 cup sun-dried tomato diced -1.5 tbsp tomato paste -1 tsp dry rosemary -2 tsp cajun spice and smoked paprika -4 cups baby spinach
Here’s how to prepare this healthy and vegan “Marry Me” pasta:
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
Blend the cashews, nutritional yeast and soy milk and set aside.
To a large pan on medium heat, add the olive oil and onions. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the capsicum, garlic and sundried tomatoes, reduce the heat and cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the butterbean, tomato paste, spices, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Stir in the cashew cream.
Add the pasta, spinach, lemon juice, and parsley, and stir until the spinach is just wilted. Enjoy!
Balsamic Mediterranean Salad
The recipe calls for: -1 bag of Persian cucumbers -1 red onion -3 multicolor bell peppers -1 head of parsley -2 avocado -2 cans of rinsed and drained chickpeas -1/2 a cup olive oil -Juice of two lemons -1/4 cup balsamic vinegar -1 tbs oregano -Big pinch of red pepper flakes -1 tbs cumin -1 tbs sea salt
Here’s how to make this healthy and colorful balsamic mediterranean salad:
Dice your cucumbers and add them to a big salad bowl.
Mince your red onion and add it to the bowl.
Cut the ends off, core, and chop your bell peppers, add them.
Finely mince your parsley and add it.
Cube your avocado and add them (optional)
Add your chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt.
Toss everything together and enjoy!
Chicken Piccata
The recipe calls for: -2 large chicken breast, cut horizontally into 2 cutlets each -salt and pepper to season -1 cup gluten-free flour blend (or arrowroot starch) -avocado oil for frying your chicken -1 shallot, minced -2 large cloves garlic, minced -2 tbsp olive oil -1 cup chicken broth -1/4 cup lemon juice + 4-5 lemon slices -1/4 cup coconut cream -2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed -2 tbsp nutritional yeast -1/2 tsp salt -For serving: prepared gluten-free pasta, fresh chopped parsley
Here’s how to make this gluten free and dairy free chicken piccata:
Season your chicken on both sides with salt and pepper
Scatter your flour on a plate or low bowl and dredge each chicken cutlet with flour until evenly coated and shake off any excess
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high and sear your chicken on both sides for about 3-4 minutes until lightly golden, working in batches to not overcrowd the pan
Transfer the chicken to a clean plate
Wipe down your skillet (doesn’t need to be spotless, you just want to remove any charred bits) and reduce the heat to medium
Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil and add your shallot, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until translucent, then add your garlic and cook for another minute, being careful not to burn the garlic (reduce pan heat if necessary)
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, coconut cream, capers, nutritional yeast, and salt, stirring to combine, and bring to a simmer
Return your seared chicken to the pan along with the lemon slices and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, occasionally basting the chicken in the sauce
Serve over gluten-free pasta and ENJOY!
Shrimp and Mango Quinoa Salad
The recipe calls for: -400g of shrimp -1 tbsp trader joe’s crunchy chili onion -1 tsp chili powder -1/2 tsp smoked paprika -1/2 tsp cumin -salt & pepper to taste -2 cups cooked quinoa -1 mango -1 red pepper -1 shallot -1 avocado -1/4 cucumber -juice of 1 lime -salt & pepper to taste
Here’s how to make this Shrimp and Mango Quinoa Salad:
For Shrimp: wash and season your shrimp
Once shrimp is seasoned, add the shrimp to a pan
Pan fry shrimp with oilve oil until pink
For quinoa: Rinse quinoa
Add one cup of quinoa to two cups of water and bring to a boil
Cook for 10-20 minutes
Fluff the quinoa with a fork
add to quinoa salad
top with cilantro & honey
Harissa Chicken Meatballs
The recipe calls for: For the harissa chicken meatballs (gluten free, dairy free): -1 lb ground chicken -1 egg -1/3 packed cup almond flour -1/3 cup finely diced onion (red or yellow will work) -1/4 cup chopped parsley -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 tbsp harissa -1 tsp cumin -1/2 tsp ginger -1/2 tsp paprika -salt + pepper For the homemade hummus (gluten free, dairy free): -1 can (16oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed -1/3 cup tahini -2 tbsp lemon juice -2 tbsp olive oil -1 clove garlic -handful of ice cubes (or some cold water) -1/2 tsp salt For the tomato cucumber salad (gluten free): -2 mini cucumbers, chopped -1 roma tomato, chopped -1/4 cup crumbled feta -1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar -salt
Here’s how to make this gluten and dairy free harissa chicken meatball dish:
add all meatball ingredients except for the ground chicken to a large bowl.
Stir until combined.
Then add ground chicken and mix until combined but try not to overmix!
At this point you can refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to let it firm up or just move on.
Scoop out 2 tbsp and roll into balls.
Place onto a parchment lined tray.
Air fry (or oven bake) at 400F for ~10 minutes.
Meanwhile, add garlic & chickpeas to a food processor & pulse until mostly chopped. 9. Then add tahini, lemon juice & salt.
Blend. Slowly pour in the olive oil while the food processor is running. Then, add in the ice cubes or cold water until it reaches your desired consistency.
In a medium bowl, add all tomato cucumber salad ingredients and toss until combined.
Assemble your bowl with cooked meatballs, tomato cucumber salad, hummus and orzo if you’d like!