Healthy & Easy 30-Minute Meals | Ambitious Kitchen

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Monique — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:00:25 +0000

Kale, Edamame & Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Gorgeous kale quinoa salad packed with juicy mango, tomatoes, heart-healthy avocado, and nutty quinoa. This easy kale quinoa salad gets tossed with a light lemon basil vinaigrette for the perfect lunch or party side dish with over 13g of plant-based protein! I first wrote this blog post when I was 23 years old. Here’s what

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Monique — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Firecracker Salmon with Peach Avocado Salsa

Delicious sweet and spicy firecracker salmon topped with a wonderful, fresh peach avocado salsa. This firecracker salmon recipe can be baked or grilled for a healthy weeknight meal that everyone will love! Serve with your favorite sides, rice, quinoa or even in tacos. Hello, gorgeous salmon filets with the best sweet and spicy marinade topped

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Monique — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:00:02 +0000

30 Minute Brown Butter Goat Cheese Grilled Veggie Orzo

Delicious 30 minute grilled vegetable orzo with rich brown butter and creamy goat cheese. This easy and flavorful veggie orzo recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer produce! Enjoy as-is or with your favorite proteins for a wonderful weeknight dinner or lunch. A savory summer dish you’re going to LOVE: this 30

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Monique — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese

Delicious vegetarian street corn pasta salad with sweet corn, red bell pepper, avocado, creamy goat cheese, and a super addicting cilantro pesto. This easy corn pasta salad recipe is not only delicious but is also a great way to use up your summer corn. Impress your friends and family with the best pasta salad ever!

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Monique — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:36 +0000

Herby Chicken Meatball Pitas with Jalapeño Tzatziki

Absolutely delicious herby chicken meatball pitas piled high with flavorful, protein-packed chicken meatballs, fresh veggies, and a creamy homemade jalapeño tzatziki sauce. This easy, nourishing dinner comes together in 30 minutes and is the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and fresh. Um, HELLO. Have you seen a more vibrant meal? I mean, it’s always my

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Monique — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

High Protein Salads in Jars that Make the Perfect Lunch

Four easy high protein salads in jars that make the perfect meal prep lunch! These mason jar salads are filled with fresh veggies and packed with protein from chicken. Customize each salad with a homemade or store-bought dressing for ease, and enjoy lunch in no time. I’m here to remind you that I have not

Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers

Monique — Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:24 +0000

Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers

Seriously good BBQ chicken burgers with shredded sweet potato to keep them juicy. Top these incredible sweet potato chicken burgers with tangy, sweet BBQ sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, red onion and lettuce for the ultimate healthy grilled chicken burger recipe that’s perfect for summer! About once a week (especially during the summer months), I get

Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles

Monique — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:00:36 +0000

Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles

Incredible, sweet and spicy tahini noodles with crispy broccoli that take just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight dinner! These vegan tahini noodles have a delicious homemade sweet and spicy sauce and are the best meatless Monday meal. Easily choose your spice level and customize with your fav proteins! I had to reshare

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Monique — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000

30 Minute Healthier Turkey Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce

Delicious turkey sloppy joes with an easy homemade sauce and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This healthy turkey sloppy joe recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd, and can even be made in your slow cooker! The perfect weeknight dinner that kiddos and adults love. I went through a phase in high

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Monique — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:47 +0000

Bright & Herby Lemongrass Chicken Green Curry

Bright and herby lemongrass chicken green curry filled with beautiful vegetables and packed with protein. This flavorful one pot green chicken curry has a wonderful vibrance from fresh lemongrass and takes just 30 minutes to make for the perfect cozy weeknight meal. I’ve got a NEW curry for you today made with a few ingredients

Gochujang Carbonara

Monique — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:21 +0000

Gochujang Carbonara

Flavorful gochujang carbonara made with simple ingredients in just 30 minutes. This delicious take on traditional pasta carbonara has a wonderful kick of heat from the gochujang, plus the luxurious creaminess that you know and love! Fun and easy comfort food that’s guaranteed to impress. In case you’re wondering, yes, I’m on a bit of

Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps

Monique — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:00:57 +0000

Avocado Buffalo Chickpea Salad Wraps

Flavorful buffalo chickpea salad wraps packed with crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, and fresh spinach. These easy buffalo chickpea wraps are packed with protein thanks to yogurt and a full can of chickpeas for the perfect packable weekday lunch! Hi it’s me, your fairy lunch godmother here to bring you one of the easiest, most satisfying,