Lunches & Dinners

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Salty Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

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Salty and a little bit sweet, crunchy, vegetable perfection.  I love this preparation for brussels sprouts because it's easy and packs in a ton of flavor without frying them. I have these on the side with all different kinds of dishes, definitely one of my "go to" dinner sides and they store well, so you can make a big batch and eat them all week!

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Pumpkin Turkey Muffins

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Perfect meal prep menu item to get you through busy fall and winter weeks.  Packed with vegetables (mushrooms, celery, and pumpkin) as well as lean protein (egg whites and lean turkey breast) and bound with healthy fibers (rolled oats), these could not be any healthier! They also have a great comfort-food flavor. Make one batch to feed the whole family or pack for lunches all week long.

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Easy Peasy Pizza

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Not only is this pizza low carb and super lean, but it's easy since it uses mostly pre-made ingredients.  It's perfect to do "make your own" pizza bar with a whole family or group of friends, without feeling stuffed and bloated afterwards.

Easy Peasy Pizza

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Baked Coconut Chicken Tenders with Homemade Honey Mustard

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These lightened up version of fried chicken fingers will be sure to satisfy both your clean eating fanatic as well as your fried chicken fiend.  The chicken is breaded with minimally processed, gluten-free grains to keep the glycemic index low and the coconut ads a great flavor and texture. Since these are baked, no guild from the fry-o-later!  Honey mustard sauce is equal parts healthy and satisfying - this comfort meal will not disappoint.

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Tangy Cauliflower

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This sweet and spicy garlic chili cauliflower is addicting if you like a kick of flavor. It is one of my personal favorite ways to boost the flavor without adding tons of sodium/sugar.

 

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Creamy Tuna Wraps (Mayo-free)

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I call this a wrap because that's my favorite way to eat it, stuffed in a big whole wheat wrap.  However, it can be served by itself as a salad or on a big bed of greens.  This tuna salad is the perfect mix of flavors, textures, colors and nutrients! Plus, it's made with canned tuna so it's so easy to whip up.

Creamy Tuna Wraps (Mayo-free)

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Spicy Sriracha Shrimp & Brussels Sprouts

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I have a heavy palette for spice so I absolute love these spicy shrimp and brussels sprouts.  This makes one big flavorful meal with minimal added sodium or unhealthy fats.  It also is pretty quick to whip up.  If you aren't as much of a spice-fiend as I am you can always adjust the sriracha.

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Crispy Un-Fried Tofu

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Tofu can be polarizing but if you prepare it right it can be delicious even for meat-lovers!  Texture is key.  The below preparation goes really well with all different seasonings, sauces and flavor profiles.  It has the perfect crispy "fried" texture without the frying.

Crispy Un-Fried Tofu

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Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

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Cauliflower rice is such a versatile side dish! Not to mention it can be cooked into oatmeal and other breakfasts to get your morning veggies and you won't even notice (but that's a separate post).  It's so easy and can reduce the carb and calorie load of any meal while still giving you the hearty satisfaction you get from eating rice or another grain! I like to season mine with turmeric, it has a great flavor and reduces inflammation in the body.

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Comfort Zoodles

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Zucchini + Noodle = Zoodle (for those who are unfamiliar).  They are my FAVORITE way to make an easy, lean dinner taste comforting.  You must first own some kind of spiralizer (to make the noodles), however, you can find these for under $20 at Amazon.com or Bed Bath & Beyond, you really don't need anything fancy.  The zucchini fills you up at only about 30 calories per zucchini (vs. a serving of whole wheat pasta at around 190).  Plus it is a great source of calcium and potassium.  I love zoodles for lunch or dinner and they store pretty well if you want to pre-make them and keep them in the fridge.

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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

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I love this salad as a side or a main with any protein added on.  The best part about it is that it makes a big serving and the longer it sits in the dressing the yummier it is, so it's one of those leftovers that actually gets better with time!

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Cozy Turkey Chili

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I love this recipe for any time of year but it's the best in the fall in winter since it warms you up inside.  It takes more prep time than most of my other recipes but then you have meals prepped for a whole week.

Cozy Turkey Chili

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