Lentil and Black Eyed Pea Shepherds Pie
So I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and I won’t lie – I was pretty intimidated. I let it sit on the counter and I made a point to not look in its direction any time I was in the kitchen. This went on …
Habit-based nutrition
So I got an Instant Pot for Christmas and I won’t lie – I was pretty intimidated. I let it sit on the counter and I made a point to not look in its direction any time I was in the kitchen. This went on …
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I give this Greek salad meal prep a 10/10. Seriously. There was NOTHING I would change!
This combination of flavors is so amazing and I LOVED the creamy tzatziki sauce. The warmed whole wheat pita was definitely the cherry on top and this meal was satisfying and delicious.
It was so easy to prep and so easy to eat.
I prefer to cook my chicken daily, but I totally understand if this option is not feasible for some! The chicken can absolutely be cooked ahead of time, just remember cooked chicken keeps 3-4 days in the fridge.
*The above are the products I used and I cannot recommend the tzatziki sauce enough, especially if you're short on time and can't make your own!*
To keep this salad from getting slimy, I seeded the cucumber and had I not used cherry tomatoes, I would have seeded the tomato as well.
*I found these pitas at my local WalMart after being disappointed with my usual brand and I have been using them for EVERYTHING! Pizzas, snacks, this meal prep. They're FAB!
This is one meal prep I wasn't tired of by Friday!
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED:
16 oz thin-sliced, boneless skinless chicken breast (divided into 4 oz portions)
Salt and Pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, chopped and seeded
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
4 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped
4 tablespoons feta cheese
8 tablespoons cucumber dill tzatziki dip
2 whole wheat greek style pitas, cut into 1/4ths
HERE'S WHAT YOU DO:
*TIP: Romaine does not keep as long as other leafy, green lettuce, so try to buy as fresh as possible for best results!
Serving & Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings. 1 prep serving contains 378 calories, 15g Total Fat, 28g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 6g Sugar, 31g Protein
Popsicles in the middle of December?! Yep. We are pretty unconventional around here. Tuesday was my last really tough day of school before finals so I wanted to celebrate by doing something special with the boys. We like to frequent our favorite local …
Oh, I just love this soup! It’s SO easy and it’s full of nutrients and good stuff and it’s just wonderful! This is another recipe that used to have a much higher calorie count and lacked some veggies, but a few swaps and add-ins …
This is one of my many recipes that started as something totally different (aka unhealthy) and I tweaked it over time to make it healthier and tastier. It was originally found in my grandmother’s recipe box that was left to me and the original was FABULOUS! But I like the challenge of lightening up a tasty, southern dish and making it more calorie-friendly.
This Lightened Up Chicken Pot Pie is full of lean chicken, TONS of veggies, and just a top crust.
Believe me, you won’t miss the bottom crust. This is coming from a carb LOVER.
Instead of the usual heavy, creamy soups for the filling, flour and chicken stock are used to make an equally delicious and light filling that will still warm your body and your heart on a cold winter night.
Frozen pie crust and frozen veggies make this a quick meal that can be thrown together quickly, frozen for later use, or prepared and refrigerated a day in advance. Bonus quickness if you use rotisserie chicken!
This is a favorite in my family and I hope you all enjoy!
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut to bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
3 ½ tablespoons flour
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1 frozen pie crust
1 egg white
Serving & Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 servings. 1/6 of pie contains 223 calories, 6.5g Total Fat, 19g Carbs, 1.5g Fiber, 4g Sugar, 21g Protein