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Saving time cooking in the kitchen can benefit you in many ways, including improving your health, reducing stress, and providing more time for other activities.

More time for other activities:

• By reducing the time spent on cooking, you can free up more time to spend on other important activities, such as spending time together, pursuing hobbies, or engaging in exercise and physical activity.

Less stress:

• Cooking can be stressful, especially when time is limited. By saving time in the kitchen, you can reduce stress levels and enjoy a more relaxed and peaceful home environment.

Healthier meals:

• When you are pressed for time, you may rely more on fast food or processed meals, which can be high in calories, fat, and sodium. By saving time cooking in the kitchen, you can prepare healthier meals with more fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins.

Cost-effective:

• By preparing meals at home, you can save money compared to eating out or buying pre-made meals. By saving time cooking in the kitchen, you can prepare meals more efficiently and reduce waste, ultimately saving money in the long run.

Here are five easy and healthy meals you can make with three ingredients or more to help you save time in the kitchen.

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables: Ingredients: Chicken breast, mixed vegetables, olive oil, salt, and pepper. 

• Cut chicken into small pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill chicken and vegetables until cooked through.

Avocado Toast with Egg: Ingredients: Bread, avocado, egg, salt, and pepper

• Toast bread and spread mashed avocado on top. Fry egg in a pan and place on top of avocado toast. Season with salt and pepper.

Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry: Ingredients: Quinoa, mixed vegetables, soy sauce

• Cook quinoa according to package directions. Stir-fry mixed vegetables in a pan with soy sauce. Add cooked quinoa to the pan and stir-fry until heated through.

Baked Salmon with Broccoli: Ingredients: Salmon fillet, broccoli, lemon juice

• Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add broccoli florets to the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake in the oven until salmon is cooked through and broccoli is tender.

Lentil Salad: Ingredients: Lentils, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, balsamic vinegar.

• Cook lentils according to package directions. Halve cherry tomatoes and crumble feta cheese. Toss lentils, tomatoes, and feta cheese with balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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