🥗 Fresh Start: Easy & Healthy Recipes for Beginners
Welcome to Fresh Start, your go-to corner for simple, wholesome recipes that anyone can make—yes, even if you've never boiled water before! Whether you're cooking for one, feeding a family, or just trying to eat better without spending hours in the kitchen, you're in the right place.
🌟 Why This Blog?
Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean bland salads or complicated ingredients. Here, we focus on:
Minimal ingredients
Quick prep time
Nutrient-packed meals
Beginner-friendly techniques
Let’s dive into three delicious recipes to get you started!
🥣 1. 5-Minute Overnight Oats
Perfect for: Busy mornings Why you’ll love it: No cooking required, endlessly customizable
Ingredients:
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
½ cup fruit (berries, banana, apple)
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl.
Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, stir and enjoy cold or warm it up!
🥗 2. Rainbow Chickpea Salad
Perfect for: Light lunch or side dish Why you’ll love it: Colorful, crunchy, and protein-packed
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl.
Let sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
🥄 Meal prep win: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🍝 3. One-Pot Veggie Pasta
Perfect for: Cozy dinners Why you’ll love it: One pot = less mess
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat pasta
1 zucchini, sliced
1 cup spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ cups vegetable broth
Salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste
Instructions:
In a pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Add zucchini and cook for 3–4 minutes.
Add pasta, broth, and bring to a boil.
Simmer until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Stir in spinach until wilted. Season and serve!