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Sautéed Ground Beef with Kale & Squash Rice Bowl

beef squash and rice
beef squash and rice

Sautéed Ground Beef with Kale & Squash Rice Bowl

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Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 11 oz chopped kale
  • 10 oz butternut squash spirals
  • 1 small carrot
  • 2 tbsp concentrated balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

Pre-Cook (Mise En Place):

  • Gather your equipment: medium saucepan, sauté pan, knife, cutting board, spatula
  • Boil the rice according to packaged instructions
  • Dice the red onions, chop the kale, chop the squash spirals, grate the carrot
  • Preheat the sauté pan on medium high heat

Cooking Method:

  • Coat the sauté pan with olive oil. Add the red onions and sauté until they soften and turn translucent
  • Add the ground beef and break into smaller pieces. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until the meat finishes browning. Add the concentrated balsamic vinegar and mix well
  • Then add the kale, squash, and carrots
  • When the rice finishes cooking, add the rice and stir well. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed
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Turkey and Vegetable Couscous

Turkey and Vegetable Couscous

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz Lean Ground Turkey
  • 2 oz pearled couscous
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1 cup butternut squash (diced)
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic concentrate
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pearled couscous according to packaged instructions
  • Meanwhile, add oil to a pan on medium-high heat and saute the diced onions until they soften and turn translucent (about 2 to 3 minutes)
  • Next, add the ground turkey meat and cook until it turns golden brown (about 6 to 7 minutes). Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then, add the balsamic concentrate. Once all the seasonings have been mixed in, set the turkey meat aside and start the vegetables
  • In a separate saute pan, add 1 tbsp of olive oil and saute the mushrooms until they soften. Then, add the butternut squash and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they turn golden brown and soften
  • Then, add the baby kale, couscous, and ground turkey. Mix all the ingredients together so that all items have been stirred all together
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Chicken and Vegetable Soup

chicken veg soup
Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • soup pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup celery (diced)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (diced)
  • 2 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 1 cup butternut squash (diced)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken in one inch chunks
  • Add oil to a soup pan on medium high heat and saute the red onions and green onions until they soften
  • Next, add the chicken, coconut milk, and broth, and seasonings
  • Bring the liquid to a boil. Once it boils, lower the heat to low medium and cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken it is fork tender and shreds easily
  • After the 20 minutes, add the sliced mushrooms, baby kale, and butternut squash
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes until the veggies are tender
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One Pan Taco Rice

taco rice
taco rice

One Pan Taco Rice

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Latin
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz lean ground beef
  • 10 oz butternut squash (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Cook brown rice according to the packaged instructions
  • Pre-heat a saute pan on medium to high heat
  • Add olive oil to the heated saute pan and add the ground beef
  • Season the ground beef with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brown the meat until it is fully cooked (about 6 to 7 minutes)
  • Then, add the tomato sauce. Stir in the butternut squash and let it simmer on low medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Finally, stir in the rice, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro
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Sesame Ginger Turkey Meatballs and Squash Noodles

sesame meatballs
sesame meatballs

Sesame Ginger Turkey Meatballs and Squash Noodles

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pre-cooked turkey meatballs
  • 10 oz butternut squash noodles
  • 1 each red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp sesame ginger vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 tbsp coco aminos (soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the meatballs according to the packaging instructions (either in boiling water, the microwave, or oven)
  • Add olive oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat
  • Saute the red bell peppers until they have softened. Then add the squash noodles. Toss the squash noodles around for 3 to 5 minutes
  • Season the squash noodles with garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Remove the noodles from the pan, and use the same pan to add the meatballs
  • Add the sesame ginger vinaigrette and soy sauce to the meatballs and mix well. Garnish with the green onions at the end. Serve the meatballs on top of the squash noodles
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Southwest Chicken Skillet

Southwest Chicken Skillet

Southwest Chicken Skillet

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Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup white onions
  • 1 each bell pepper
  • 1 each yellow squash
  • 1 each zucchini
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Pre-Cook (Mise En Place):

  • Gather your equipment: skillet/wok, tongs, cutting board, knife
  • Slice the onions and bell peppers into thin strips, slice yellow squash and zucchini into half coins, slice cherry tomatoes in half, chop cilantro
  • Pre-heat skillet to medium to high heat

Cooking Method:

  • In a skillet, add 1 tbsp of olive oil, and saute the white onions until they have softened and appear translucent
  • Add the chicken tenderloins and let them cook on each side for about 3 to 5 minutes until the edges turn opaque and white. Add some of the seasoning and stir well.
  • Add the rest of the veggies and continue to add the rest of the seasonings. Mix well. Let the mixture cook for another 3 to 5 minutes
  • Add the corn, the fresh cherry tomatoes, and cilantro at the very end
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Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

cheesesteak lettuce wraps
cheesesteak lettuce wraps

Cheesesteak Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz thinly sliced beef
  • 1 each orange bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1/2 each red onions (sliced)
  • 2 each sliced cheese (any kind)
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees
  • Toss the bell peppers with olive oil, salt and pepper and place in a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender
  • Pre-heat the saute pan to medium to high heat, and add the thinly sliced beef, tossing occassionaly, until browned (5 to 7 minutes). Season with the oregano, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to preferred taste
  • Remove the roasted veggies from the oven and set aside
  • Get one romaine lettuce leaf and place the cheese on the bottom. Add the cheesesteak on top, and then layer it with the peppers and onions
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Tilapia with Mango Salsa

tilapia and mango
tilapia and mango

Tilapia with Mango Salsa

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz tilapia
  • 1 each mangos (diced)
  • 1/4 each red onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 each lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season the tilapia with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • In a saute pan add olive oil on medium-high heat and pan-fry the tilapia on each side for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, mix together the red onion, cherry tomatoes, mango, and cilantro
  • Remove the tilapia from the pan and top it off with the mango salsa
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Citrus Baked Salmon with Sautéed Spinach

citrus salmon and spinach
citrus salmon and spinach

Citrus Baked Salmon with Sautéed Spinach

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Spinach

  • 8 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Mandarin Orange Sauce

  • 1 cup mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 2 tbsp coco aminos (or soy sauce)

Instructions
 

Salmon

  • Preheat your oven to 400F
  • Season the salmon with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper covering the whole surface area of the salmon
  • Place the salmon on a sheet pan. Drizzle it with half of the olive oil and place it in the oven for 12-15 minutes until it cooks through

Spinach

  • While the salmon is cooking, add oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the spinach until wilted. Season with garlic powder and salt and pepper
  • Once the spinach softens, add the cherry tomatoes
  • Remove from the pan and set aside in a serving dish

Mandarin Orange Sauce

  • Add more oil to the pan and add the mandarin oranges to the saute pan on medium heat and cook until the juices thicken (about 3 to 5 minutes). Season with garlic powder, paprika, and coco aminos. Add salt and pepper to preferred taste
  • When the salmon is finished cooking remove it from the oven and place on a serving dish. Serve with the sauteed spinach and top it off withT the mandarin orange sauce
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Shrimp with Corn Medley

shrimp and corn

Shrimp with corn medley is a quick and easy recipe that offers a beautifully balanced flavor from the delicate shrimp to the corn and bell peppers. This meal will fill you up and leave you feeling full for hours while offering high protein and additional nutrients from the veggies. This is a fantastic meal for dinner or meal prep lunches. It reheats well and is unique compared to the usual meal prep recipes that are available.

shrimp and corn

Shrimp with Corn Medley

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 each red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1 each lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the onions, green onions, and red bell pepper until they soften
  • Season with paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder
  • Next, add the green onions, corn, and shrimp and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp fully cooks and turns opaque
  • Remove the from the pan and squeeze the lemon juice on top