Two favorite comfort foods – mac & cheese and chili – come together in my incredibly easy, 30-minute, nutritious one pot meal! Instead of white pasta and cheese being the base of this recipe, lean ground turkey, beans, tomato sauce, salsa, and veggies are the star, which makes this Chili Mac great for sneaking extra veggies and lean protein into your diet.
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Quick-cooking ground beef is the perfect ingredient for an easy, fast meal. These quesadillas are filled with beef, cheese, peppers, tomatoes, and taco seasoning. The assembly is no-fuss: Just fold in half, and bake in the oven until crispy. Serve these with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or low-fat sour cream.
This recipe makes about 2 tablespoons of Taco Seasoning, which is perfect for replacing one 1.25-oz. packet of store-bought seasoning. I use this recipe to season 1 lb. of meat.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons chili powder ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1/8 to ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup water Directions: In a small bowl, mix all of the spices and the cornstarch together. Add the taco seasoning, along with ½ cup of water to 1 lb. of cooked ground meat; bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turkey burgers topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese are a light and healthy quick lunch or weeknight meal. Serve these over a whole wheat roll, or you can go bunless like I did and serve them on top of a bed of lettuce.
This casserole is something that both adults and children will love! Cheese-filled tortellini and chicken are baked with spinach, marinara sauce, and a mixture of part-skim ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. I also love making this dish for potluck dinners and casual gatherings with friends because it's a one-pan make-ahead meal = effortless entertaining.
Here's another no-ice-needed smoothie. This one is made with vanilla yogurt, frozen pineapples, strawberries, and peaches, and fresh apples, strawberries, and raspberries.
Fun fact: One large orange can provide 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Get your daily dose with this refreshing Peach-Orange Smoothie! It's a combination of citrus and sweet fruit flavors, and makes for a great snack or a quick, on-the-go breakfast.
I put this into the crockpot this morning, and I'm really looking forward to dinner tonight! I made this dish with skinless chicken breast, red skin potatoes (which are high in potassium), and broccoli (a great source of Vitamin C). My kitchen smells SO good. The best part about this recipe, besides being a balanced meal, is that it took only five minutes to prep, and the crockpot did the rest of the work while I got all of my errands done for the day.
When I made this meal, I really had no plan in mind. All I knew was that I had a package of chicken breast, an opened jar of salsa in the refrigerator, some canned beans in the pantry, a bag of frozen vegetables, and very little time to cook. I decided to throw it all together in the crockpot with some flavorful spices, and it turned out to be really delicious! Often a great dish can be put together with whatever you have on hand, as long as you regularly buy a variety of healthy staples (check out my Kitchen Essentials). With little effort, you can have a healthy homemade meal any night of the week. Read on to check out this recipe!
I've been loving yogurt and fruit smoothies lately! They're a great way to boost your intake of probiotics (which help improve digestion) and antioxidants. Strawberries are deliciously in season, so today I made a Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It’s so easy – you only need 3 ingredients! Read on to see the recipe.
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