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Beef Taco Salad

Beef Taco Salad
Beef Taco Salad

Beef Taco Salad

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

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces lean ground beef
  • 1/2 each white onion
  • 2 each avocados
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper
  • 1 each red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber
  • 4 cups salad mix
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 tbsp choice of vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut bell peppers in small squares, chop the cilantro, dice the onions, slice the cherries in half, and dice the avocados
  • Add olive oil to saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the oniosn until they soften
  • Next, add the ground beef and continue to cook it until it is golden brown (about 6 to 7 minutes)
  • Add fresh cilantro to the ground beef mixture
  • Once the ground beef is cooked, remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl place the salad mix at the bottom
  • Add the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado, cucumbers, and ground beef mixture.
  • Drizzle the salad on top with your favorite vinaigrette dressing 
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Buffalo Chicken Drums and Parsnip Fries

buffalo chicken and parsnips
buffalo chicken and parsnips

Buffalo Chicken Drums and Parsnip Fries

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

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 each chicken drumsticks
  • 1 lbs parsnips
  • 1 cup buffalo hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425F degrees
  • Peel and slice the parsnips into rectangular 3 x 1/2" pieces.
  • Place the chicken drumsticks in a baking dish and pour over the buffalo sauce just enough until it is fully coated
  • Bake the chicken for 30 minutes in the oven
  • Coat the parsnips with olive oil. Sprinkle it with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt
  • After 30 minutes of baking the chicken, place the parsnip fries on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 15 minutes
  • Remove items oven and place it on a serving dish and enjoy!
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Curry Chicken with Green Beans

curry chicken

This colorful and flavorful dish is an excellent lunch to meal prep. Curry chicken with green beans is easy to make in small or large volumes, stores well, reheats well, and is delicious. If you’re regular meal prepp’er you should definitely include curry in your routine.

This is a great option for high protein low calorie diets. Both the chicken and the green beans offer a good amount of protein. Which makes this dish deceptively filling and will leave you feeling full for the rest of the day while not weighing you down or making you tired. The fiber content and antioxidants are also helpful in managing a healthy body. All of this combines to be very effective for diets focused on weight management.

This curry chicken dish is extremely versatile. The veggies and protein can both be exchanged for other ingredients and the soul of the dish will remain. Stick to proteins that are affordable to maximize the value of curry’s strong flavor. Nearly any vegetable will go well. You just need to adjust the cooking times based on the type of vegetable. This is part of what makes curry so amazing, you can mix and match the other ingredients to your heart’s content.

Not a big fan of green beans or mushrooms, curry is a delicious flavor that will elevate everything in the dish. You’ll find yourself enjoying vegetables like never before.

curry chicken

Curry Chicken with Green Beans

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 2 cups green beans (cut into 2 inch strips)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup white onions (diced)
  • 1 can (10oz) coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp tumeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the saute pan on medium-high heat and olive oil
  • Add the chicken and cook through until golden brown (about 6 to 7 minutes)
  • Then add the onions and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes
  • Pour the coconut milk into the pan and place the heat on low to medium heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes
  • Add fish sauce, curry powder, turmeric powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • In the end, add green beans and mushrooms and cook until they are tender (about 5 minutes)
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Roasted Radish with Cherry Tomatoes

roasted radish
roasted radish

Roasted Radish with Cherry Tomatoes

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz radish (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 each lemon
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425F
  • Season the radish with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Then, coat it with olive oil
  • Place the radish on a sheet pan and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown
  • Remove from the oven and place on a serving dish
  • Add the cherry tomatoes on top and squeeze with lemon
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Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

brussels sprouts
brussels sprouts

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz brussels sprouts (pre-sliced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup coco aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to the saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the red onions until they soften
  • Then add the brussels sprouts and garlic. Season with garlic powder and pepper, and coco aminos (or soy sauce). Saute the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Once the brussel sprouts softens, remove from the pan and place on a serving dish.
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Roasted Broccolini with Dried Cranberries

broccolini
broccolini

Roasted Broccolini with Dried Cranberries

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz broccolini
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400F
  • Place the broccolini on a sheet pan and top it off with the red onion and garlic.
  • Season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Coat the broccolini with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
  • Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until crispy and roasted
  • Before serving, top it off with dried cranberries
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Parsnip Fries

parsnip fries

Parsnip Fries

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb parsnips
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 each diced avocado
  • 1 each lime
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425F
  • Peel the parsnips and slice into rectangular 3 x 1/2" pieces
  • Coat the parsnips with olive oil
  • Season with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • Place the parsnip fries on a sheet pan and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy
  • Meanwhile, slice the cherry tomatoes and lime, and dice the avocado
  • Once the parsnips are cooked and crispy, top it off with fresh cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and the juice of the lime
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Cauliflower Fried Rice

cauliflower fried rice
cauliflower fried rice

Cauliflower Fried Rice

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

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup red onions (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup coco aminos
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to the saute pan on medium-high heat, then add the red onion, and garlic and saute until wilted.
  • Then add the cauliflower and saute for 5 to 7 minutes until softened. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
  • Finally, add the peas, shredded carrots, red cabbage, sesame oil, and coco aminos (or soy sauce). Stir all ingredients well for another 5 minutes.
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Cauliflower Rice with Rainbow Veggies

rainbow cauliflower
rainbow cauliflower

Cauliflower Rice with Rainbow Veggies

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • saute pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 cup cucumber (diced)
  • 1/2 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1 each lemon (sliced)
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to the saute pan on medium-high heat. Add the red onions and the cauliflower. Saute the veggies for 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower softens. Season with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
  • Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, juice of the lemon, and mix well. 
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Stir Fry Snap Peas

snap peas
snap peas

Stir Fry Snap Peas

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • wok

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (8oz) snap peas
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp coco aminos
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to the saute pan on medium-high heat and saute the red onions until they soften (about 2 to 3 minutes)
  • Next, add snap peas to the pan and season with coco aminos and sesame oil
  • Cook the snap peas for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and top it off with the fresh cherry tomatoes.