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Quick healthy meals

When you’re running short on time, the temptation to order takeout gets higher and higher. But a balanced, healthy meal doesn’t need to take hours of cooking. You just need to do some planning in advance.

Quick, easy and full of flavour, the recipes in our January meal plan are nutritionally balanced and ready in 20 minutes or less.

Thanks to our friends at Revive Wellness for developing this nutritionally balanced meal plan.

Egg and bacon American breakfast sandwich wrap with a glass of milkView Recipe

Day 1

Mediterranean Egg Wraps

Spinach, red peppers, feta and fresh eggs wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla make for a quick and easy healthy breakfast or lunch on the go.

Bowl of ginger miso soup with udon noodles soup on the wooden tableView Recipe

Day 2

Ginger Miso Soup with Udon Noodles

Enjoy the savoury warmth of ramen at home with this ginger miso soup. Add any extra veggies you have at home like peppers or spinach to add extra substance to this fast and flavourful soup.

raw salmon with lemon and salt on a tableView Recipe

Day 3

One Pan Maple Salmon Dinner

Enjoy some of the best flavours of home with this one pan maple salmon. Cooking the couscous while the salmon and asparagus is in the oven cuts the prep time in this meal so you can enjoy a warm, balanced meal in 20 minutes.

Bowl of shrimp prawn curryView Recipe

Day 4

Curry Shrimp and Veggies with Naan Bread

This one pot dish is packed with protein and blends together curry, lime and cilantro for a flavourful, fast dinner.

Italian meal of pasta, sausage and spinachView Recipe

Day 5

Mini Shell Pasta with Sausage, Kale and Sundried Tomatoes

Make it a pasta night in just over 20 minutes with this easy Italian sausage pasta. The kale and sundried tomatoes add great flavour and essential nutrients, making this family-friendly pasta good for you and your tastebuds.

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