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Saturday, April 30, 2016

Lunch... you should share with a friend

Because I am a teacher, I get to enjoy one of my most favorite things in the summer. Preparing fresh, light lunches for my family. We don't have to eat leftovers from the night before. I experiment with foods so much during this time when fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant! Here is a list of recipes that will be going down in our house in the very near future! I hope your family enjoys them, too!

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, hot sauce, and broccoli are all favorites in this house. The two year old even loves it!! 

Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Salad
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • 1 C. quinoa
  • 2 C. water
  • 3/4 lb. chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 C. hot sauce (I used Tabasco's Sweet and Spicy)
  • 1 C. cabbage/carrot slaw mix
  • 1 C. broccoli florets, steamed slightly
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa to a boil in two cups of water. Cover, and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Remove and fluff. Meanwhile, brown chicken pieces in olive oil in a skillet. Add hot sauce to coat. Add quinoa, cabbage/slaw mix, broccoli, and green onions to skillet. Stir until heated through. Top with green onions as a garnish and blue cheese crumbles.  Serve warm.
21 Day Fix Containers 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 red, 1/2 blue

Clean Eating Tuna Salad
I am a loner when it comes to tuna, but that just means more for me!

Tuna Salad

1/2 red or orange bell pepper, chopped finely (skipped this part) and added a hardboiled egg
2 green onions, minced
2 cans tuna in water, drained
1 1/2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
chopped bread and butter pickles

Black pepper and Himalayan salt to taste

Serve over spinach leaves with tomato.  Serves two.
21 Day Fix Container Counts 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 TSP

Healthy Fish Tacos Recipes | BeachbodyBlog.com
We can't get enough of these!

Fish Tacos

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. low-fat (1%) plain yogurt
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, divided use
3 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, divided use
1 medium tomato, chopped
½ medium onion, chopped
1 medium jalapeno, seeds and veins removed, chopped (optional)
1 lb. white fish (like cod, halibut, or mahi mahi), washed, patted dry
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (to taste; optional)
4 (6-inch) whole wheat tortillas, warm
1 cup shredded cabbage
4 lime wedges (for garnish; optional)
Preparation:
1. Preheat grill or broiler on high.
2. To make yogurt sauce, combine yogurt, 2 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1 Tbsp. cilantro in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
3. To make salsa, combine tomato, onion, jalapeƱo (if desired), and 1 Tbsp. cilantro in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
4. Season fish with salt if desired.
5. Grill or broil fish for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
6. Evenly top tortillas with fish, cabbage, and remaining 1 Tbsp. cilantro. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and yogurt sauce; garnish with lime wedges. Serve with salsa.
21 Day Fix Containers 1 Yellow, 1/2 Green, 1 Red
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli
More please!!

Macaroni with Broccoli  

Ingredients:
4 oz. dry whole wheat elbow macaroni (or pasta)
4 tsp. organic grass-fed butter (or organic coconut oil)
2 Tbsp. unbleached whole wheat flour
1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
1¼ cups freshly grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups cooked chopped chicken breast, boneless, skinless
6 cups chopped broccoli florets, steamed
1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
½ tsp. ground black pepper
Preparation:
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. (Do not use salt or oil if suggested in directions.) Set aside.
2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add flour; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, or until brown (don’t let it burn).
4. Slowly whisk in almond milk; cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until mixture thickens and there are no lumps.
5. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese; cook, whisking constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until melted.
6. Add macaroni, chicken, broccoli, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, or until heated through.
7. Serve immediately.
Tips and Variations:
• Use quinoa pasta and gluten-free flour if you’re following a gluten-free lifestyle.
• Asparagus, green beans or Brussels sprouts can be substituted for broccoli.
• A combination of cheeses like cheddar and Gouda, cheddar and Monterey jack, and cheddar and Asiago can be substituted for sharp cheddar.
21 Day Fix Containers 1 green, 1 yellow, 1/2 red, 1/2 blue
Portuguese-Kale-Soup_gvdofl
This is perfect to make over the weekend and much on all week! It freezes very well. 

Portuguese Kale Soup 

Total Time: 48 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 38 min.
Yield: 6 servings, about 1¼ cups each
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
8 oz. turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 to 3 medium leeks, chopped, just white and light-green parts
1 bunch kale, stems removed and discarded, torn (about 4 cups)
1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, no added salt
6 cups low-sodium organic chicken (or vegetable) broth
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Preparation:
1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add kielbasa; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned.
3. Add garlic, leeks, and kale; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft.
4. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, broth, and pepper (if desired). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
21 Day Fix Containers 1 green, 1/2 yellow, 1 red, 1/2 blue/orange

Until next time..

OXOXOXOXO

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