Month: January 2021

Peanut Chicken with Veggie Noodles

Peanut Chicken with Veggie Noodles

Have I mentioned how much I love peanut butter? It is one of my ultimate favorite flavors. I never thought about combining peanut butter and vegetables, but now that I have I am addicted. I modified this recipe to up the veggies and lower the 

Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside Down Cake

Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside Down Cake

I have been wanting to try and olive oil cake for awhile. Then I saw a recipe for this blood orang upside down cake. After months of my son asking for blood oranges each week I finally found some at the grocery store. It was 

Greek Salmon and Veggies

Greek Salmon and Veggies

We love salmon, so I am always looking for new ideas to keep it fresh. This was an amazing dinner full of flavor and loaded with vegetables. The original recipe called for grilled 6 ounce salmon filets, but I baked a 2 pound salmon filet in the oven instead. I used the air fryer to “grill” the vegetables.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 pounds salmon filet

1 bottle low fat Greek vinagrette

1 bunch asparagus

1/2 sweet onion

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

1 zucchinni

feta cheese to sprinkle

parsley to sprinkle

Optional: Kalamata olives to add to the finished dish

Directions:

  1. Line a 9×13 baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil spray. Lay salmon filet in the dish and paint lightly with vinaigrette. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Trim ends off asparagus and chop other vegetables. Marinate vegetables in 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bag or dish.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. Bake salmon for 45 minutes. I usually add a little more vinaigrette before baking.
  5. Using an air fryer grill the vegetables in batches at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes. Toss with a little more vinaigrette to taste after cooking.
  6. Sprinkle feta cheese and parsley on salmon and veggies before enjoying.
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Peppers

Do you love sloppy Joes? How about a sloppy joe with extra veggies cooked inside a sweet tender bell pepper? This dish can be prepped and refrigerated in advance or cooked and served fresh. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 3 large bell peppers 8 

Veggie Enchiladas

Veggie Enchiladas

I love enchiladas and I try to add vegetables to my diet. These enchiladas use black beans for protein and a ton of vegetables. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 can reduced sodium black beans 4 cups spinach diced (measure before dicing) 1 cup 

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas

Do you love enchiladas? These chicken enchiladas are packed full of veggies and as spicy or mild as you would like them to be.

Recipe adapted from Fixate Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:

1 chicken breast diced

15 ounces tomato puree

1/2 onion diced

1/2 large carrot peeled and diced

1 bell pepper diced

1 zucchini diced

2 garlic cloves

4 whole wheat tortillas

1 teaspoon cumin

2 teaspoons chile powder

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1/2 cup shredded cheese (pepper jack, taco, Mexican, Monterey jack, cheddar, etc..)

Directions:

  1. Cook chicken over medium heat in non-stick pan. Spray pan with olive oil spray. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning. Remove from pan once cooked through.
  2. Spray another large non-stick pan with olive oil spray. Sauté diced onion, carrots, garlic, peppers, and zucchini until soft. (I used my food processor to dice vegetables).
  3. Add tomato puree, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer sauce for 5 minutes.
  4. Place 1 cup of sauce in bottom of 8×8 pan to coat the bottom. Reserve at least 1 cup of sauce to pour on the top.
  5. Add chicken to sauce and mix well.
  6. Place 1/4 cup chicken in each tortilla and roll. Place tortilla seam side down in the pan. Repeat for remaining three tortillas. Pour sauce over enchiladas.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the sauce.
  8. Cook now for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Or refrigerate until ready to serve. Then cook for 45 minutes at 350 degrees until food is cooked through and warm.
Carrot Hummus

Carrot Hummus

I love to eat veggies with hummus! I saw this recipe and thought, “Why not?” it will help me add more carrots to my diet. OMG! At first bite I was addicted. I have been making at least 2-3 batches of this carrot hummus a 

Grilled Pineapple Chicken and Vegetables, Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts, and Paprika Potato Wedges

Grilled Pineapple Chicken and Vegetables, Maple Glazed Brussel Sprouts, and Paprika Potato Wedges

I usually try to prepare dinners with a protein (meat or vegetarian), starch (potato or pasta), and lots of vegetables. For this meal we had grilled marinated chicken and vegetables (I used my Ninja Grill), roasted maple glazed Brussel sprouts, and baked paprika potato wedges. 

Banana Blueberry Muffins

Banana Blueberry Muffins

The sweetness from bananas and blueberries make for naturally sweet muffins. These are packed with fruit and protein and a fantastic way to start your day.

Recipe adapted from Fixate Autumn’s Banana Apple Muffins

Ingredients:

2 large eggs lightly beaten

1 cup mashed banana (2 medium bananas)

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1/2 cup flax seeds

2 tablespoons applesauce

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 dash sea salt

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries plus a few to sprinkle on top

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line muffin pan with ten muffin papers or lightly spray pan with a baking spray.
  3. Combine eggs, banana, applesauce in a medium bowl and mix well.
  4. Combine almond flour, protein powder, flax seed, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Fold in blueberries.
  6. Divide batter into muffin tins. (I use a large ice cream scooper). I add 3-4 blueberries to the top of each muffin and press gently to ensure a taste of blueberry goodness in every bite.
  7. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a rack for at least ten minutes before removing from pan.
  9. Enjoy! Store leftovers in an air tight container. Move container to fridge after 3 days.
Banana Apple Muffin’s

Banana Apple Muffin’s

Muffin’s don’t have to be loaded with sugar and carbohydrates to be scrumptious. These muffins include lots of fruit without any added sugar. The almond flour adds a little crunch and protein. Recipe adapted from Fixate Autumn’s Banana Apple Muffins Ingredients: 2 large eggs lightly