Do you know that it only takes 40 minutes a day for you to help your kids (and yourself) avoid junk food all day? That's right, Eat + Run USNews.com writer Yoni Freedhoff is praising the daily 40-minute junk food vaccine and you'll never guess what it is: COOKING!
That's right, all you really need to do in order to keep your family from reaching for the chips is have meals together. Of course, we're all busy and don't have time to spend a whole 40 minutes in the kitchen making a gourmet meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That's why these 4 easy and quick Latin recipes, the total preparation of which takes about 40 minutes, are just perfect for feeding yourself and your family all day long, WITHOUT slaving away at the stove! Trust me, everyone will love these.
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Avodaco Toast
What's easier than this avocado toast for breakfast? I doubt that this meal will take you even 5 minutes in the morning but YUM will it be delicious and filling!
Get the full recipe directions here.
Healthy Cuban Sandwich
Putting together this healthier version of a Cuban sandwich, made with whole wheat bread and other goodies, won't take too long but it WILL keep your family from reaching for the vending machine for their daily lunch.
Get the full recipe directions here.
Spaghetti Primavera
The great thing about making this pasta dish is that it takes very little time to cook AND you can Latinize it to your heart's content. Your family like it spicy? Add jalapeños! Maybe throw in some other peppers, mushrooms, chopped up tomatillos… anything you want and a great dinner is served.
Get the full recipe directions here.
Greek Yogurt with Sweets
One of my secret go-to healthy and sweet snacks is Greek yogurt mixed with some chocolate chips, cinnamon, a little bit of honey, maybe some berries, and even banana slices. You can mix and match your own combination for a super-easy and pretty healthy after-dinner dessert tha tthe whole family will enjoy.
Get the full recipe directions here.
