11/15/2016 2 Comments BURGER NIGHT!Burger night does not have to be given up when you are trying to live a healthy lifestyle, but it also doesn't have to be super greasy & fatty either! It also can be a quick & easy treat meal if you use my favorite kitchen appliance--the crockpot. Here is how I do my double decker burger nights at home--
INGREDIENTS: - 1 pound (1 pack with 4 burgers) of lean turkey burger patties -cheese of your choice (I usually go with cheddar, manchego, or gouda) -burger buns (whole wheat is the best option but picture is with white) -toppings of your choice, I usually go with all or some of the following:
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SIDES: I always switch up my sides but I usually like to get a side salad in with either:
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11/3/2016 2 Comments MEAL PLAN APPROVED NACHOS!This is the perfect meal to make when you are staying in on a weekend night and watching movies (or if you just are craving nachos)! Making your own tortilla chips is a much healthier option than a bag of Tostitos because it has significantly less oil, sodium, and preservatives. And, I think they taste even better too :) INGREDIENTS: (feel free to add or subtract any ingredients, have fun with it!)
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10/25/2016 1 Comment MARLEN'S crockpot CHICKENOne of my boot campers (who happens to be my co-worker & friend) brought a little sample of this to work for me to try and I loved it! I use my crockpot almost everyday so I am always looking for new, yummy, and easy recipes to try. Taste this one for yourself!
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5/17/2016 0 Comments Crockpot Chicken ChiliThis is SO easy, SO good, and SO cheap...keep these ingredients around the house so that you can whip this together if you have nothing else planned! -1 can southwest corn -1 can chili beans (I used mild) - 1 package ground chicken Optional- cheese (I used cheddar) & hot sauce -Season ground chicken as you wish (I used pepper and oregano) -Place corn, beans, and chicken in crockpot -Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours -Serve over rice and add cheese or hot sauce if you wish ENJOY (told you it was easy!) 4/4/2016 0 Comments Balsamic mushroom chicken w/ tomato, hummus, & quinoa salad and spinach quesadillasAn easy & delicious meal to prep before work or heading out for the day to ensure that you stay on track once you are back home! Shredded Chicken (5-8 min prep time) -Season chicken with pepper -Throw chicken, mushrooms, and balsamic dressing in crockpot -Cook on low for 6 hours Quinoa Salad (5 min prep time) -Place 1 part quinoa and 2 parts water in rice cooker and cook -Chop grape tomatoes in half and refrigerate for later Spinach Quesadillas (5 min prep time) -Line baking tray with aluminum foil -Place whole wheat tortilla on tray and place a layer of cheese of your choice (I chose swiss) and a layer of spinach -Place another whole wheat tortilla on top and refrigerate for later After work/ school/ errands (15 min) -Preheat oven to 450 degrees -Shred crockpot chicken using large spoon -Place cooked quinoa in bowl and mix with grape tomatoes and hummus -Bake quesadillas for 5-10 min ENJOY :) 3/23/2016 0 Comments GROUND CHICKEN BURRITOS! A Cleaner & Tastier take on burritos! Before Work (5 min): -Threw ground chicken in crockpot along with 1/2 bag of frozen peppers & onions -Cooked on low for 6 hours After Work (10 min): -Preheated oven to 350 degrees -Placed cheese and spinach on whole wheat tortillas and added crockpot chicken -Rolled up burritos and baked for 6 minutes Served with a side of jasmine rice that was made in bulk yesterday. ** Lowest calorie cheese is mozzarella (I used cheddar) **If you are looking for condiments, guacamole is a great addition. If you love sour cream (like I do) but want to cut it out, try plain greek yogurt as a substitute (I admit, I wasn't too keen on this idea but it actually does taste good!) 3/23/2016 0 Comments CROCKPOT BLUE CHEESE CHICKENSimple, Quick, Healthy Dinner Before work (5-7 minutes): -seasoned chicken breast with pepper -threw chicken and mushrooms in crockpot -cooked on low for 6 hours After work (5 minutes): -used large cooking spoon to shred chicken (just mash the chicken) -pour blue cheese crumble over chicken and let sit until melted Side Salad prepared with spinach & mixed greens, croutons, and balsamic & olive oil vinaigrette. Roasted Potatoes made last week in bulk and left out to defrost before leaving for work. |
Just Sharing some of my favorite yummy and health(ier)
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