I received an article today about one pan meals that are ready in 40 minutes. I'm interested!
I'd never heard of a Sheet Pan Dinner (or 'tray bake' according to the article). But I can certainly see the benefits!
By combining an uncooked grain, freshly cut veggies, a can of beans or peas, spices, and veggie broth/water on a baking tray, you can have a complete, nutrient-filled meal in 40 minutes. Add in your favorite sauces or dressings if desired, as well as optional nuts, seeds, or nutritional yeast.
Here's the entire article (along with recipes) on the Forks over Knives website.
I was leery that my baking tray would hold 3.5 cups of liquid, so I did a test and it surely does. I typically use a silicone baking sheet liner (or at the very least, a piece of parchment paper) when roasting or baking, but that may not be necessary with this type of dish. I plan to make the "curry and rice" recipe first, but the flexibility of Sheet Pan Dinners offers countless possibilities!
Minimal effort, minimal clean-up, flexible recipes, and foods which are packed with protein, calcium, and other vital nutrients. What's not to love?
P.S. Want to make quick, Roasted Veggie Pasta? Watch my video here on how to roast the veggies - without oil! Then serve the roasted veggies over whole grain pasta which is topped with a healthy pasta sauce (Aldi has oil-free, organic pasta sauce for under $2 a jar). Everyone loves it!
Let me know if you try the Sheet Pan Dinners (or the Roasted Veggie Pasta)!
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