1. Kitchen Sink Fried Rice
Featuring vegetables, leftover cooked chicken (but any meat will do!) and rice, this recipe is a great way to use up what’s left in the fridge and pantry. Almost any ingredient can make the cut, so it’s very convenient.
2. Sautéed Beef with Olives and Tomatoes
It’s hard to find anything simpler than this sautéed beef dish. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have a hearty, heartwarming meal with a rich tomato-olive sauce that adds just the right amount of salty goodness.
30-MINUTE RECIPES
Sautéed Beef with Olives and Tomatoes
3. Green Bean and Ground Pork Stir-Fry
On the hunt for a simple and quick meal? There’s nothing better than a stir-fry that combines sweet and salty flavours. In this recipe, the green beans and ground pork are cooked and then tossed in a sauce made of oyster sauce, ginger, soy sauce and brown sugar. Serve with rice and drizzle with chili oil; easy doesn’t have to mean lacking in flavour.
4. Shrimp Stir-Fry with Charred Lemon
This shrimp recipe is a winning meal idea; once you get home from work, dinner will be on the table in a flash. This dish is bursting with bright flavour thanks to the browned lemon and, best of all, it can be prepared in a single frying pan.
5. Tofu and Vegetable Fried Rice
This vegetarian fried rice is a tasty, simple and affordable dinner you’ll love. Cook the tofu in a skillet with vegetables and rice, and add a punch of flavour thanks to two pantry staples: sambal oelek and soy sauce.
TOFU, SOY AND CO.
Tofu and Vegetable Fried Rice
6. Chicken, Bell Pepper and Mango Stir-Fry
Chicken is a great meat for stir-fries; you can either cook chicken breasts, or use leftover cooked chicken you may have in the fridge. Coat the meat and veggies in a sweet and spicy sauce that includes sriracha and maple syrup, top with mango and fresh cilantro and serve with rice. It’s a wonderfully delicious and colourful dish.
7. Sautéed Celery Sticks
If you’re wondering what to do with that celery that’s starting to wilt in the fridge, be sure to try this 15-minute side dish that’ll have you seeing the vegetable in a whole new light!
ZERO-WASTE RECIPES
Sautéed Celery Sticks
8. Beef and Squash Fried Rice
Fried rice is your classic quick and easy meal idea, especially given its versatility. You can add almost any protein and veggie, and it’ll still be absolutely delicious. This recipe calls for ground beef and butternut squash, and we think it’ll become your new favourite version!
BUDGET RECIPES
Beef and Squash Fried Rice
9. Sautéed Eggplant, Tofu and Cucumber with Peanut Sauce
If you’re searching for something new to enjoy on Meatless Mondays and beyond, this recipe is rich in texture (hello, crunchy peanuts!) and umami flavour.
10. Shrimp and Edamame Fried Rice
Loaded with succulent shrimp, vibrant edamame and tasty rice, this Asian-inspired recipe is hearty, nutritious and wholesome.
ASIAN-INSPIRED RECIPES
Shrimp and Edamame Fried Rice
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