Showing posts with label Dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dinner. Show all posts

Sunday, November 6, 2016

SAMPLE MEAL PLANNING MENU: COOK WITH ME!

 

I'm so excited for some of you to cook with me this week! Please excuse this sorry blog... once I get some free time I am so excited to make this look a little prettier. In the meantime, it's something! 

Here are the links to the meals I will be cooking this week. Please let me know if you have any questions! Leave a comment on here or my Instagram. I will also try to get my shopping lists up by tomorrow.

~Mind Blowing Chicken Marinade, and Grilling Tips~

This chicken marinade is HANDS DOWN the best I've tried. And trust me, I've experimented a LOT. Marinade at least 2-3 hours (or overnight) for best results. 

We like to use chicken tenders... they seem to come out the most tender. 

MARINADE INGREDIENTS: 

  • 1 C Bragg's Liquid Amino Acids 
  • 1/2 C Apple Cider Vinegar 
  • 1/2 C Olive Oil 
  • 1 package dry italian seasoning mix
  • 2-3 lemons, juiced 
  • S&P 

 DEGRAFF GRILLING TIPS 

*Grill in Tin Foil! Keeps moisture in the meat, and aid as a great "basket" for veggies. East clean-up.
 *We love to spray our veggies with coconut oil. A lot of oil isn't necessary, and this gives a nice sweet flavor! 

We serve our meat and veggie's with Trader Joe's frozen rice... 3 minutes in the microwave. Their Jasmine Rice is a family favorite! 

XOXO, 

ABBY

Flatbread BBQ Pizza

Friday night, we pizza! Here is our favorite healthy pizza using Flatout Flatbread. 

INGREDIENTS
(Makes 6 individual pizza's, adjust accordingly!)

  • 1 package flatout wraps 
  • 1 small pack Costco Canadian bacon
  • stubbs BBQ sauce 
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced thinly 
  • mushrooms 
  • purple onion, diced  
  • chopped spinach 
  • mozzarella cheese 

METHOD

Broil dry flatbreads in oven on low for 5-7 minutes until a bit browned. This will create a crust. Remove from oven, and top with raw ingredients to your liking! Place back in oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, depending on oven temps. 

Slice and enjoy!

Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos


I bulk prep Salsa Verde Chicken regularly, and this is one of our favorite "leftover" meals! 

Taco Tuesday Taco Plates: 

  • Corn Tortillas (*Tip: Heat these on your stovetop for a "grill" taste!)
  • Leftover Salsa Verde Chicken 
  • Finely shredded parmesan (I know, on tacos? It's delicious and more macro-friendly)
  • 1 bag Cauliflower rice 
  • Red Peppers 
  • Tajin Seasoning (Target carries this)
  • Corn (for grilling) *Optional/seasonal 

Additional Toppings: 
  • Avocados 
  • Hot Sauce 
  • Tajin Seasoning 
  • Greek Yogurt 

XOXO, 

Abby

~Ground Turkey Power Bowls~


We "bowl" a lot around our house! 

Pick a protein, carb, load up on the veggies and choose your favorite sauces. 

For this addition, I give you Ground Turkey Power Bowls! 

INGREDIENTS: 
  • 1 lb. extra lean ground turkey 
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped 
  • 1 TB minced garlic 
  • 1 TB coconut oil
  • 1 package Trader Joe's Cauliflower Rice OR Quinoa (depending on how carb-heavy you want it)
  • 1-2 medium sweet potatoes, diced & roasted (*Tip: Trader Joe's now has these pre-diced for you! Bagged and in the refrigerator section)
  • 2 Zuchinni, sliced 
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced 
  • Stubb's BBQ sauce (for drizzle) 

METHOD: 
In a medium skillet, saute dices onions, 1/2 TB garlic and turkey until browned. 

In another skillet, start cauliflower rice. I like to cook this in coconut oil and use the other 1/2 TB garlic. Cook this by itself... because when cooked with other veggies it tends to get soggy. 

Sweet Potatoes: roast on flat baking sheet drizzled with coconut oil, S&P. 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes. (*TIP: Meal prep these!! Then just toss in your bowls).

For remaining veggies: Cook in additional skillet, OR roast zucchini & carrots in your oven while you're saute is cooking. I prefer low broil for 10-15 minutes (just watch). 

Once all ingredients are done, I combine the Cauliflower rice w/ sweet potatoes. I place everything in separate bowls and let everyone in the family scoop up their own servings of everything! 

We love this with Stubbs BBQ sauce, but feel free to top with your choice of condiments. 

Enjoy! 

XOXO, 

Abby