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Creamy Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” with Roasted Pistachios

mashed cauliflower

This cauliflower mashed “potatoes” is so much creamier than you can ever imagine. It is filled with such great flavor and serves as a great low-carb alternative to your classic mashed potatoes.

Ease of Making: Easy

This would make a perfect side dish for any cold winter feast and will be a great addition to Thanksgiving entrees. 

If you’re looking for an easy side dish to prep for the holidays, try this dish. No need for peeling and cooks in less time than your classic mashed potatoes.

How to Cook Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes”

  1. Start with steaming your cauliflower florets.
  2. Meanwhile, saute the garlic.
  3. After the cauliflower florets have gotten tender, add the garlic and florets into a blender.
  4. Season with salt and blend until smooth.
  5. Place the cauliflower in a heated pot and mix in the butter, sour cream, and parmesan cheese
  6. Top it off with fresh chives and roasted pistachios

Meal prep tips for Mashed Cauliflower

Does cauliflower really taste like mashed potatoes?

While the texture may be close, they will not exactly taste the same. Cauliflower will naturally be blander because of the water content. Try roasting the cauliflower instead of steaming for a firmer mash. Roasting it will also give it a sweeter and nuttier flavor. We also added the same herbs that we normally would add to mashed potatoes such as chives.

How to make mashed cauliflower creamy?

Mix in cheese, butter, sour cream, and milk to make it rich and smooth.

What can you eat with Mashed Cauliflower?

It is a great side dish to accompany any roasted or pan-fried protein such as tender roasted beef, pork chops, or roasted chicken.

mashed cauliflower

Creamy Mashed Cauliflower “Potatoes” with Roasted Pistachios

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • boiling pot
  • steamer
  • immersion blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 6 each garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1/2 cup roasted pistachios (shelled)
  • 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a large pot. Place the cauliflower in the steamer and place it over the large pot. Steam for 15 minutes until the cauliflower is tender
  • Next, add olive oil to a medium pot and saute the garlic for about a minute until it is toasted
  • Add the cauliflower, garlic, and salt in a food processor and blend until smooth
  • Scoop the cauliflower into another heated medium sized pot and stir in the sour cream, butter, and parmesan cheese. Add salt to taste
  • Top it off with freshly chopped chives and roasted pisatchios

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How to Make Instant Pot Beef Ragu

Beef Ragu

Tender, melt in your mouth, shredded beef that is comfortingly satisfying for the cooler weather. Make this instant pot beef ragu recipe to warm the body and soul.

Ease of Making: Easy

Here’s a savory and rich beef ragu simmered in diced tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasonings, and fresh herbs that is perfect for the fall comfort meal. Enjoy it over a bed of pasta or mashed potatoes.

This is the perfect dish to batch cook for the colder weather. It is quick and easy to make but tastes like it’s been simmering all day long. Make it a weekly staple for your family dinners or bring it to holiday gatherings and make it the new family favorite.

How to Cook Beef Ragu in the Instant Pot

It’s easy to make a tender roast in the Instant Pot, all you need to do is follow a few simple steps:

  1. Turn on the Saute Setting and start browning your meat followed by adding the aromatics such as onions and garlic.
  2. Sprinkle in the seasonings.
  3. Add any liquid. In this recipe we used diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and dry red wine.
  4. Close the Instant Pot and seal it.
  5. Press the meat/stew setting and set your timer.
  6. After it finishes cooking, carefully release the quick release for the steam (following the manufacturer’s instructions).

Meal prep tips for Instant Pot Beef Ragu

How much meat can you cook at one time?

For a 6 quart size, you can fit 4-6 lbs of meat. However, you will need to take into consideration the other ingredients such as the cooking liquids and additional veggies. For this recipe, we kept it around 2 to 3 lbs.

Does the meat need to be completely covered in liquid?

You normally will need at least one cup of liquid. The protein itself already contains water that will sweat out, and there is additional moisture from the vegetables.

What can you serve with Beef Ragu?

We love to eat it with egg noodles, but you can also serve it with veggie noodles such as spiralized zucchini or spaghetti squash for a low-carb spin on this recipe. Creamy polenta is also a nice change from pasta or you can serve it on top of mashed potatoes or fluffy rice pilaf.

What to do with leftover beef ragu?

This Instant Pot beef ragu freezes really well and can keep up in the freezer for up to three months. However, you can also make sandwiches with the leftovers or add them as a topping to your baked potatoes.

Beef Ragu

Instant Pot Beef Ragu

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (cut into 2 inch chunks)
  • 4 each garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup white onion (diced)
  • 1 each small carrot (diced)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 each bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place the Instant Pot on the saute setting on high heat
  • Season the beef with salt and pepper and add oil to the Instant Pot
  • In small batches, add the beef and cook on all sides until evenly browned (about 3 to 4 minutes). After each batch has browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside for later.
  • Next, add the onions, carrots, and garlic. Stir it all around for 2 minutes
  • Then, add the tomato paste and stir for another minute. Afterwards, pour in the wine and scrape any of the browned bits from the bottom of the pot
  • Finally, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasonings, ground cinnamon, and bay leaves
  • Carefully add the beef chunks back into the liquid
  • Turn off the saute setting and select the manual setting to adjust the pressure to high and set the time for 30 minutes. Make sure the valve is in the sealed position
  • After it has finished cooking, follow the manufacturer's directions for quick-release of the pressure
  • Remove the beef from the Instant Pot and use two forks to shred the meat. Place it in a deep serving dish and pour the remaining sauce on top. Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve with fresh pasta, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with additional freshly chopped basil

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Oct 11 Weekly Meal Plan

salmon and squash

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Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, prepare the items that require the oven such as the hoisin salmon and chili chicken.
  2. Next, cook boil the pasta and eggs.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the beef stir fry.
  4. Then, prepare the meatballs with spaghett
  5. Lastly, prepare the ovenight oats and assemble the blueberries in their containers.
  6. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be served chilled
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Blueberries & Boiled Eggs: You can use any kind of fruit (ex: raspberries)
  • Hominy: If you can’t find hominy, you can substitute with corn kernels
  • Meatballs: You can use any any kind of meatballs such as beef, chicken ,etc
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Oct 4 Weekly Meal Plan

Chicken salad

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Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, prepare the items that require the oven such as the breakfast sausage and sweet potato recipe, baked salmon and stuffed mushrooms, roasted chicken and potatoes.
  2. Next, cook the cajun sausage soup.
  3. Meanwhile, grill the steak.
  4. Lastly, prepare the honey raisin granola.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: The protein for each salad can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the salad ingredients chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Sausage & Sweet Potato: You can use regular potato instead of sweet potato. For the granola, you can use any kind of dried fruit
  • Chicken Salad: If you want to use a leaner protein, you can substitute with chicken breast
  • Stuffed mushrooms: You can use any herb in place of the green onions. You can also use your choice of shredded cheese or even substitute the cotija cheese with cream cheese
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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September 27 Weekly Meal Plan

lentil tacos

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  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, prepare the items that require the oven such as the meatballs, asparagus, and roasted potatoes.
  2. Next, prepare the cilantro lime chicken in the air fryer.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the lentils and chicken picatta on the stove top.
  4. Lastly, prepare the breakfast bagels.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be served chilled
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Bagels: You can toast the bagels in a toaster oven and use any kind of jelly
  • Lentil Tacos: Feel free to add other choices of toppings such as salsa or sliced avocado
  • Chicken Wings: Serve this with a side salad or sweet potato fries
  • Meatballs: You can use a half pork/half beef ground meat mixture instead of lean ground beef
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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Meal Prep 101

Equipment and Utensils

If you are new to meal prep, we recommend you start slow by preparing a few simple meals. Simply having a few meals available each week goes a long way. To help jumpstart your weekly meal prep, try these simple meal plans for breakfast and lunch. We will provide you with recipes and tips that will guide you through the meal prep experience. 

Planning out your meals in advance can help you stay on track with healthy eating. Just like anything in life, a little preparation goes a long way. 

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Meal Prep Tips

Get Organized // Know the Recipe // Clean As You Go

What is Mise En Place?

  • French translation: “put in place”. This is a culinary technique that helps you prepare your ingredients and organize your workspace before you start cooking.
  • Before you start, read through each recipe, and get familiar with the ingredients, equipment, utensils, and cooking method for each recipe.
  • Using this technique will definitely save time in the kitchen and make meal assembly so much more effortless!
Showcase 1

Equipment and Utensils

• Gather all your cooking utensils: pans, cutting boards, knives, etc.
• Preheat the oven if needed
• Gather any pantry items: spices, oil, foil, etc

Showcase 2

Prepare Your Ingredients

• Rinse and slice all your produce
• Measure out each ingredient and set aside
• Season/marinate your meats

Showcase 3

Clean As You go

• Keep your workspace clean
• Throw away any trash
• Rinse and put away dishes
• Constantly wash hands in between prep tasks

Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, preheat the oven to 400F and bake the yellow squash boats in the oven.
  2. Next, prepare the ground beef on the stovetop.
  3. Then, pan-fry the potatoes.
  4. If applicable: Let everything cool after it cooks before placing it in the refrigerator.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: You can reheat this in the microwave
  • Lunch: You can reheat this in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Taco Meat: You can use your choice of ground meat
  • Yellow Squash: Feel free to use zucchini if you can’t find squash
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save them for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save it for later use.
  • Fruit & Veggies: Freeze any leftovers for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend. Save fruits for smoothies

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September 20 Weekly Meal Plan

Chicken Cobb Salad

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Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, boil the eggs and prepare the items that require the oven such as the roasted chicken and veggies, potatoes, and turkey bacon.
  2. Next, pan fry the tuna patties. Afterwards prepare the beef stir fry.
  3. Then, prepare the breakfast tacos and PB&J Quesadilla.
  4. Finally, assemble the Chicken Cobb Salad
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the lettuce wrapschilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Breafast Tacos: Instead of sauteeing the potatoes, you can also roast it in the oven for about 15-20 minutes
  • Quesadilla: You can use any type of jelly
  • Chicken Cobb Salad: Instead of buying pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, you can bake an extra chicken leg quarter and follow the One Pan Roasted Chicken Recipe
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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September 13 Weekly Meal Plan

Tilapia and Spinach

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  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, boil the eggs and prepare the roasted potatoes and broccoli bits in the oven.
  2. Next, pan fry the tilapia and creamed spinach.
  3. Afterwards, prepare the turkey taco meat, sausage, and chicken tenderloins.
  4. Then, prepare the scrambled eggs.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the lettuce wraps chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Broccoli Rice: If you can’t find broccoli rice, you can use cauliflower rice
  • Taco Meat: You can use any type of ground meat (ex: chicken, beef)
  • Chicken Curry: You can also substitute with tofu as a vegetarian option
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend

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September 06 Weekly Meal Plan

Burgers

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Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, prepare the baked chicken, asparragus, and bell peppers in the oven.
  2. Next, pan fry the tilapia and burger patties.
  3. Then, prepare the steak roll ups.
  4. Afterwards, prepare the fried eggs and pancakes.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the avocado pico de gallo, and strawberries chilled
  • Lunch: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave. Serve the salad chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave, serve the celery sticks and coleslaw chilled

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Eggs: You can use any salsa, green or red, instead of pico de gallo
  • Pancakes: You can use any kind of fruit topping instead of strawberries
  • Celery Sticks: You can use any other fresh veggie sticks such as carrots, cucumber, etc
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend
  • Fruit: Save the extra fruit for smoothies in the morning

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August 30 Weekly Meal Plan

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

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Set Your Pace

  • If you’re a beginner at meal prep: Be prepared to set aside 2-3 hours. Once mise en place is complete, all of these recipes can be completed one by one.
  • If you’re a meal prep pro, use the sequenced steps below: These steps give you the flexibility to cook items simultaneously in a sequence of events.
  • Be sure to set timers and check on food items to avoid overcooking. Sequencing will save you time and meal prep can be done in 1-2 hours.

Meal Prep Run Down

  1. First, prepare teh zucchini boats in the oven.
  2. Next, boil the eggs.
  3. Then, prepare the ground beef for the jicama tacos and zucchini boats. Also prepare the pesto shrimp an dsquash noodles.
  4. Lastly, prepare the yogurt and mixed fruit.
  5. When everything is finished cooking, plate everything up in containers, and let them cool before refrigerating.

If you’re sequencing your meal prep, be sure to keep an eye on everything! Make sure food is kept refrigerated under 40F degrees until ready to eat.

Assembly Tips

  • Evenly divide meals according to the serving size
  • Let all items cool before placing them in the refrigerator
  • Keep all items refrigerated under 40F until ready to eat or reheat
  • Breakfast: Both meals can be served chilled
  • Lunch: The ground beef and veggies can be reheated in the microwave. Keep the jicama tortillas, smoked salmon, and side salads chilled
  • Dinner: Both meals can be reheated in the microwave

Extra Flavors and Substitutions

  • Taco Meat: You can use any type of ground meat (such as chicken or turkey)
  • Pesto Sauce: You can use tomato pesto instead of basil pesto
  • Squash Noodles: You can also substitute zucchini noodles
  • Supplement meals with additional snacks such as fresh veggies and fruit for additional daily caloric needs. You can use lime/lemon and olive oil in place of salad dressing

Extra Leftover Ingredients Not Used

  • Protein: Freeze any uncooked meats and save for a later recipe, or you can cook the full amount, and freeze the portion that you do not eat, and save for later use.
  • Veggies: Freeze any leftover veggies for later use. Use leftover herbs in omelets or other dishes for the weekend
  • Fruit: Save the extra fruit for smoothies in the morning

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