Quinoa with Apples Ingredients Additional Toppings Directions 1. Peel and dice the apple. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk boil. 3. Add quinoa, salt, cinnamon, and apple. 4. Turn heat down to a simmer until the milk is fully absorbed—about 20 minutes. 5. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes. 6. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with additional toppings,…
This isn’t a specific day by day menu plan, it’s a general plan for the week. Meal prep will be decided by my level of interest each day .. all are easy peasy. Salad Options Protein Options Snacks Pasta Fix The Why The plan is based on some videos by Dr Who. He was sharing…
Breakfast .. it’s basically the same every day. The constants are oatmeal. Frozen blueberries, and granola. The only variable is a piece of fruit. I feel good about my breakfast choice it’s healthy fast easy everything I want in a breakfast and none of the typical breakfast foods that I don’t care for like eggs…
The Jennifer Aniston Salad 3.5 cups cooked bulgur wheat2-3 chopped small cucumbers1/2 cup chopped parsley1/2 cup chopped mint1/3 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped pistachios1 (15oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsedJuice of 1 lemon1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilSalt & pepper1/2 cup crumbled feta Some alteration ideas for variety .. cherry tomatoes, red bell…
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 ½ tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach 1 pound mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces ¼ cup minced shallots 1 ½…
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 (4-ounce) salmon fillets ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup lower-sodium teriyaki sauce, divided 2 (8 1/2-ounce) pouches precooked brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 green onions, sliced Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Heat a medium skillet…
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ⅔ cup cooked brown rice 2 slices (1/4-inch-thick) grilled fresh pineapple ⅓ cup chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup thinly sliced grilled red onion ½ cup grilled sliced zucchini 3 ounces grilled pork tenderloin Honey-Soy Sauce: 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon canola oil…
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ cup cooked bulgur ½ cup oil-based coleslaw ⅓ cup unsalted pinto beans ¼ cup charred corn 4 bread-and-butter pickle slices 2 ounces roasted pork shoulder Tangy White Sauce: 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 teaspoons canola mayonnaise ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash of kosher salt Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1Top…
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 cups water ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ cup mirin 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 ounces uncooked dried udon noodles (thick, round Japanese wheat noodles) ½ cup fresh or frozen English peas ½ cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked and drained 2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions ½ teaspoon grated lemon rind …
