Cooking recipes healthy

 Here are a few healthy and delicious recipes:

1. Lentil Soup

 * Ingredients:

   * 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed

   * 4 cups vegetable broth

   * 1 onion, chopped

   * 2 carrots, chopped

   * 2 celery stalks, chopped

   * 2 cloves garlic, minced

   * 1 bay leaf

   * Salt and pepper to taste

   * Olive oil (for sautéing)

 * Instructions:

   * Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

   * Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

   * Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

   * Add lentils, vegetable broth, and bay leaf to the pot.

   * Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until lentils are tender.

   * Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   * Remove bay leaf before serving.

2. Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

 * Ingredients:

   * 1.5 lbs salmon fillets, skin on

   * 2 lemons, 1 thinly sliced and 1 juiced

   * 2 tablespoons olive oil

   * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

   * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

   * 2 cloves garlic, minced

   * Salt and pepper to taste

 * Instructions:

   * Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   * Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   * Place salmon fillets on the baking sheet.

   * Rub salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, dill, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.

   * Top with sliced lemon.

   * Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through.

   * Serve immediately.

3. Quinoa Salad

 * Ingredients:

   * 1 cup cooked quinoa

   * 1 cup chopped cucumber

   * 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

   * 1/4 cup chopped red onion

   * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

   * 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

   * 1/4 cup olive oil

   * 2 tablespoons lemon juice

   * Salt and pepper to taste

 * Instructions:

   * In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint.

   * In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

   * Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

   * Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

These are just a few examples, and there are countless other healthy and delicious recipes available. Remember to choose whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible, and to limit added sugars, unhealthy fats, and excessive sodium.