The need to build our immunity is very important, keeping in mind that we had to fight a severe pandemic and we are still continuing to do so. So to protect and prevent ourselves from any other similar threat that could be heading towards us, and about which we can never know, we need to be really prepared not just to battle against the diseases, but to lead a healthy life too. We all crave tasty food to satisfy our cravings and hunger pangs, but we do not realize that we can still get a taste of it without resorting to junk food.
There are many simple recipes that are tasty and they also help you boost up your immunity and can also be great if you are on a diet. These can help you lose weight too. Here is a list of recipes that is easy to make, tasty and healthy to eat.
- Tomato And Garlic Sauce
Tomatoes and garlic are very necessary for building your immunity, they are known as great immunity boosters. You can use the sauce on many other dishes and a tomato-garlic soup would be perfect for people on diet.
- Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Use oil, preferably olive oil, and brush it on the baking sheet.
- Get 4 to 5 plum tomatoes and roughly chop them. Now get 6 to 7 cloves of garlic with their skin on. Drizzle these with oil and sprinkle Kosher salt on and you can add chili flakes too if you prefer. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until they turn brown and soften.
- Let it cool down and then slowly and gently squeeze the garlic so that the skin is out. Transfer all of it to a larger container, like a bowl, now crush the tomatoes.
- Add cooked pasta and a handful of fresh herbs that have been chopped, preferably basil or parsley or maybe a mixture of both based on your preference. Season it with salt, chili flakes, or pepper.
You can use the sauce on many other dishes of your choice.
- Chicken Veggie Soup
We all crave something tasty but if you also want to keep it healthy, then the chicken veggie soup is your savior. The ingredients you need for this one include olive oil, one small onion (diced), thinly sliced celery, carrots that are thinly sliced, yellow and diced bell pepper, minced garlic cloves, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, boneless and skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper, and fresh spinach.
- Take a large container. Take onions, celery, carrots, and bell pepper in olive oil with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Saute over medium-high heat for around five minutes until they become tender and start to brown.
- Now add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until you can sense the fragrance. Add 6 cups of chicken and diced tomatoes. Let it boil. Add chicken breasts. Add salt and pepper, cover the container and let it simmer on low for about thirty minutes.
- Separate the chicken breasts from the container and shred them into pieces and add them back to the container.
- Finally, add the fresh spinach and stir until they are wilted. The soup is ready to serve.
- Turmeric Smoothie
A turmeric smoothie is a great dose for boosting your immunity. Prepare it with Tropical fruits and have this healthy and delicious drink. You can also easily carry this with you in a sipper and have it just whenever you feel like you need a dose of energy. This smoothie is also great for weight loss and helps your skin too. This smoothie has a lot of good qualities and is tasty too, you can also prepare it easily in a few seconds. Here’s how you can make it.
You could be worried about the bitterness of turmeric and ginger. But we assure you the smoothie will be really tasty if you add fresh fruits to it, that’s the game-changer here.
- The list of ingredients for this recipe includes pineapple, banana, turmeric, ginger, and non-dairy milk.
- Get a blender and put all the above-mentioned ingredients in it. Blend it on high speed for about thirty seconds until it becomes creamy and luscious.
- And that’s all, your smoothie is ready. You can top fresh fruits on it to make it look pretty and more delicious.
- Orange Probiotic Smoothie
This smoothie is perfect to get added to your breakfast. It is filled with the goodness of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Fiber as well. It surely will boost up your immunity and keep you healthy and it is obviously tasty cause who does not like oranges? So without further ado, let’s get to know how you can make this easily at home.
The ingredients needed for this smoothie are fresh oranges or tangerines, carrots, dates, chia seeds, ginger, cinnamon, coconut oil, yogurt, and vanilla if necessary.
- First, you need to peel the carrots and oranges or tangerines.
- Then, you need to put these in a blender and blend it at a high speed until a juice of thick consistency is formed.
- Then, you need to add chia seeds, yogurts, ginger, cinnamon, and coconut oil. Switch the blender on again. Let it all blend and now you can have your smoothie instantly.
- Tomato Soup
Tomato screams healthy and tomato soup is always a great option if you are craving something tangy. It is totally healthy and definitely boosts your immunity. It is also appropriate for consumption if you are on a diet. Let’s know the recipe for it.
- The ingredients include diced tomatoes, olive oil, cloves of garlic, basil, oregano, salt, vinegar, and pepper.
- You need to start with the herbs and garlic. Saute them in olive oil. Make sure you cook the spices first so that they can bring their best flavor out.
- Keep the container for making soup ready by having it hot and warm the oil in it. You can use vegetable stock and then add all the tomatoes and spices to it. Stir it all well and let it boil.
- Add vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste. Make sure the soup is thick and has the ideal consistency. Serve and enjoy.
Conclusion
These recipes are easy and quick to prepare which will help you make these a part of your daily diet so that you boost up your immunity and have a healthy meal. The ingredients are also easily available and most of these are in your kitchen already. So what are you waiting for? Start eating healthy today, it’s easy peasy lemon squeezy, not gonna lie.