5 Healthy Romantic Meals To Make At Home in Valentine's Day

5 Healthy Romantic Meals To Make At Home This Valentine's Day

<p>Wondering how to make this Valentine's day special for your partner? Treat them to a special meal. After all, it is said that the way to someone's heart is through their stomach.</p><p>Fancy restaurants and outings can probably take a toll on your wallet and health. So why not cook some <a href="https://www.megawecare.com/good-health-by-yourself/digestive-health/meals-for-healthy-gut" target="_blank">delicious meals</a> and surprise your partner with your cooking skills! Here are some easy and healthy valentine's day <a href="https://www.megawecare.com/good-health-by-yourself/pregnancy/5-easy-and-healthy-meals-for-working-moms-to-be/" target="_blank">recipes you can prepare</a> and enjoy the day in a cozy setting.</p><h2 class="">Love-in-a-bowl salad</h2><p>This is a salad recipe that is filled with aphrodisiacs. This recipe is simple and delicious and your partner is sure to love it!</p><h3 class=""><strong>You will need:</strong></h3><ul><li>4 cups baby salad greens</li><li>1 carrot, peeled and sliced</li><li>2 chopped green onions</li><li>6 sliced strawberries</li><li>12 fresh raspberries</li><li>1 teaspoon minced garlic</li><li>Chopped walnuts and almonds(seasoned)</li><li>¼ cup crumbled feta cheese</li><li>½ cup seasoned croutons</li><li>Herbed vinaigrette salad dressing to taste</li></ul><h3 class=""><strong>How to make it?</strong></h3><ul><li>Take a large bowl and toss together the salad greens, carrot, green onions, strawberries, garlic, walnuts, almond slices, and feta cheese. Divide between two salad bowls.</li><li><p>Top each bowl with some croutons and serve with vinaigrette dressing.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.megawecare.com/products/skin-care/glow-collagen"><img src="https://cdn.megawecare.com/GHBY/Internal-Images/Glow%20Collagen%201280-x-1280px.webp" width="1280" height="1280" alt="GLOW COLLAGEN"></a></p></li></ul><h2 class="">Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas</h2><p>This is a low-fat and low-calorie valentine's day recipe as compared to ordinary spaghetti and is also rich in fibers. Here's how to make this healthy alternative.</p><h3 class="">You will need:</h3><ul><li>4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti</li><li>1 cup frozen peas-thawed</li><li>2 small cloves of garlic minced</li><li>1 large egg, at room temperature</li><li>1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese</li><li>Bacon strips</li><li>Salt to taste</li><li>Freshly ground pepper to taste</li></ul><h3 class=""><strong>How to make it?</strong></h3><ul><li>Take a large saucepan and bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until just tender. Right before the spaghetti is cooked, add in the peas and garlic.</li><li>While the spaghetti is getting cooked, you can start with the egg mixture. Add egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, salt, and pepper, and whisk until combined.</li><li>You can also add bacon to the egg mixture.</li><li>Immediately stir the pasta, peas, and 6 tablespoons of water into the egg mixture. Stir quickly so that the egg doesn't scramble.</li><li>Let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken the sauce.</li><li>Serve in two separate bowls. You can add some cheese as a topping to it.</li></ul><h2 class="">Chicken with Artichokes and Mushrooms</h2><p>This moist, juicy and fresh recipe is sure to make your partner happy. Let's get started.</p><h3 class="">You'll need:</h3><ul><li>4 boneless chicken breast halves</li><li>Salt and pepper to taste</li><li>1 tablespoon olive oil</li><li>1 tablespoon butter</li><li>1 can marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, liquid reserved</li><li>1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms</li><li>1 cup white wine</li><li>1 tablespoon capers</li></ul><h3 class=""><strong>How to make it?</strong></h3><ul><li>To begin, season the chicken with salt and pepper.</li><li>Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in oil and butter for a couple of minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside.</li><li>Saute the mushrooms and artichokes in the skillet until well cooked.</li><li>Add the chicken to the skillet, and pour in reserved artichoke liquid and wine.</li><li>Reduce heat to low, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.</li><li>Stir in capers, and simmer for another 5 minutes.</li><li>Remove from heat; serve immediately.</li></ul><h2 class="">Pacific sole</h2><p>This recipe is a simple, one-skillet meal that requires very little effort.</p><h3 class="">You'll need:</h3><ul><li>1 orange</li><li>10 ounces Pacific sole, or tilapia fillets</li><li>Salt</li><li>Freshly ground pepper</li><li>2 teaspoons unsalted butter</li><li>1 medium shallot, minced</li><li>2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar</li><li>2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted</li><li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill</li></ul><h3 class=""><strong>How to make</strong></h3><ul><li>Remove the skin, pith, and white membranes from the orange and separate each slice into a bowl.</li><li>Season both sides of fillets with salt and pepper.</li><li>Add the fillets to a skillet and cook the fish. Gently flip and cook until the fish is opaque in the center and just cooked through.</li><li>Divide between 2 serving plates; tent with foil to keep warm.</li><li>Add butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until soft. Add vinegar and the orange sections and juice.</li><li>Spoon the sauce over the fish and sprinkle each portion with pecans and dill. Serve immediately.</li></ul><h2 class="">Tacos with veggies and black beans</h2><p>Want to make something special for your partner but are busy? This super easy dish is just what you require.</p><h3 class="">You'll need:</h3><ul><li>1 cup roasted root vegetables-your choice</li><li>Cooked or canned black beans, rinsed</li><li>2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil</li><li>1 teaspoon ground cumin and chili powder</li><li>½ teaspoon ground coriander</li><li>¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ground pepper</li><li>4 corn tortillas, lightly toasted or warmed</li><li>½ avocado, cut into 8 slices</li><li>1 lime, cut into wedges</li></ul><h3 class=""><strong>How to make</strong></h3><ul><li>Combine roasted root vegetables, beans, oil, cumin, chili powder, coriander, salt, and pepper in a saucepan and cook over medium to low heat.</li><li>Add the mixture to the tortillas. Top with avocado and serve with lime wedges.</li><li>Garnish with cilantro and/or salsa, if desired.</li></ul><p>With this, we hope you are well-equipped for making a <a href="https://www.megawecare.com/good-health-by-yourself/nutrition/valentines-day-foods-to-partner">delicious Valentine's day meal</a> that leaves your partner licking their lips. So, start planning today. Happy cooking!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.megawecare.com/products/skin-care/acnacare-gel"><img src="https://cdn.megawecare.com/GHBY/Internal-Images/ACNACARE%20GEL-03.webp" width="1280" height="1280" alt="ACNACARE GEL"></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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