Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Turkey Meatballs (21 Day Fix Approved)


These were fantastic! I didn't even need any sauce to go with these! I served it with spaghetti squash and a little Parmesan cheese. I found the original recipe at fitmomangelad.com. (Portion Fix: 4 meatballs is 1 red and 1/4 yellow.)

Bonus: I actually prepped these on Monday and put them on a sprayed cookie sheet and then put them in the freezer. I took them out this afternoon, let them thaw and then cooked them up for dinner!

Ingredients: 

  • 20 oz lean ground turkey
  • 1 tea sea salt
  • 1 tea dry mustard
  • 1 tea paprika
  • 1 tea parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 T pasta sauce or tomato sauce, low or no sugar
  • 3/4 cup quick oats


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, spray and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  4. Take 2 T (or half of a 1/4 cup) and roll into balls and put on cookie sheet.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.

Friday, August 19, 2016

Chicken Stir Fry (21 Day Fix Approved)

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
  • 4 oz raw chicken, cubed (or 3/4 cup cooked chicken, cubed or 3/4 cup shrimp)
  • 1 cup frozen mixed veggies (asparagus, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, mushrooms)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 tea of ginger
  • 1/8 tea curry powder
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste

Directions:

  1. Set out 1 cup of veggies.
  2. Heat skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook until white on the outside.
  4. Add veggies to the pan and let them cook with the chicken until veggies are thawed.
  5. Add garlic, ginger, and curry powder and stir.
  6. Add water and stir again and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside.




Taco Salad (21 Day Fix Approved)


Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 glove garlic
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 T tomato paste
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound raw ground turkey
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato
  • Shredded cheese
  • Avocado

Directions:

  • Brown turkey in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • When finished move turkey to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Add 1 tsp of oil to pan (if needed).
  • Add onion and garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add spices and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato sauce and tomato paste and stir. 
  • Let simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Return turkey to pan and heat through.
  • Add 3/4 cup turkey mixture to salad and top with cheese and avocado.
  • Save half of the mixture for leftovers!

Honey Lime Chicken Chimichangas (21 Day Fix Approved)


Ingredients:

  • 1 T honey
  • 3 T fresh lime juice
  • 1 tea chili powder
  • Dash garlic powder
  • ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 2 whole wheat fajita-sized tortillas
  • 2/3 cup Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions:

  1. Whisk together honey, lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  2. Pour the marinade into a Ziploc bag (or other covered container) and toss with the shredded chicken.
  3. Refrigerate and let marinate for at least a half hour, but up to 8 hours.
  4. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of cheese on tortilla leaving a ½ inch border around the edge.
  5. Top cheese with ¾ cup of chicken.
  6. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and roll up (it won't be easy to keep everything in because it will be full! Just go slow).
  7. Spray seam-side of the wrap lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Repeat with second tortilla.
  9. Heat a non-stick skillet or medium-low heat for 1 minute. 
  10. Arrange wraps, seam-side down in pan and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side. (Cooking them seam-side down first helps seal the edge so they don't fall apart.)
  11. Enjoy one and save the other for leftovers!

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Homemade Fudge Pops


These are super easy and my kids love them!

Ingredients:

  • 1 can coconut milk (with cream is best)
  • 1-2 extra ripe bananas
  • ½ T cocoa powder

Directions:

  1. Put all three ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into Popsicle molds.
  3. Put in the freezer until solid.


Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Easy No Sugar Tomato Sauce

This recipe comes from a blog called "Fix Approved". I use it as pizza sauce and as pasta sauce. It freezes well, too!

Ingredients:

  • 1 (29 oz) can tomato puree
  • 1 (29 oz) can crushed tomoates
  • 1 T. dried basil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 T. dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp. dried rosemary

Directions:

  1. Pour both cans of tomatoes in a large saucepan. Heat over low heat.
  2. Mix all of the seasonings in and stir well. 
  3. Let sauce simmer for at least an hour.
  4. Enjoy!

Italian Beef (Slow Cooker)

This recipe originally came from allrecipes.com. I have been using it for at least six years! It can be served on crusty rolls topped with Provolone cheese or over salad or in a tortilla or all by itself!

Ingredients:

  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tea salt
  • 1 tea ground black pepper
  • 1 tea dried oregano
  • 1 tea dried basil
  • 1 tea onion powder
  • 1 tea dried parsley
  • 1 tea garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 (.7 oz) package dry Italian-style dressing mix
  • 1 (5 lb) chuck roast

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine broth, water, seasonings, and dressing mix. Whisk to combine.
  2. Place roast in slow cooker and pour dressing mixture over meat.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours (or until done).
  4. When done, remove bay leaf and shred with a fork.