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Hey, hey, it’s Wednesday! Who could use a 4 STEP recipe for tonight’s Hump Day dinner? 🙋‍♀️🐪🍽 . When I’m not in the mood or don’t have the time to clean up too many dishes after cooking, I tend to think of recipes that provide a bowl or serving plate within themselves! Stuffed peppers are a favorite dinner in our house as they can be customized according to theme- do them Spanish, Greek, or Moroccan style- and you easily take care of a vegetable portion this way! . Italian Stuffed Peppers were on the menu for this week as these chilly temps have us craving all things warm and saucy. Here’s a breakdown of my 4-step process: 1️⃣Prep your fillings- cook 1 cup of quinoa on the stovetop, and while that’s going clean out your peppers, roughly chop some kale, rinse a can of chickpeas, and open a jar or can of tomato sauce- I like to add some dried basil and chili flake for added flavor. 2️⃣Mix the filling- in the same pot that the quinoa just finished cooking, add in the kale, chickpeas, and tomato sauce. Heat it up until kale starts to wilt. 3️⃣Stuff peppers- pretty self explanatory… 4️⃣Top with some shredded mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes in a covered baking dish that has a small amount of water in the base- this creates some steam and helps the peppers soften up. . Depending on how hungry you both are, I recommend one full pepper per person, or you could split a pepper and serve your half alongside more veggies. . TELL ME what EASY meal you plan on making for a mid-week dinner! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #foodinspiration #stuffedpeppers #quickdinner #weeknightdinner #dinnerfortwo #healthycouple #fitfam #veggiesmadeeasy #thenewhealthy #dinnerinspo #rdchat #plantbased #eatmoreveggies #progressnotperfection #cookathome
Is there one dinner that if you made it unannounced would be welcomed by your partner, no questions asked? . Our “no questions asked” meal that needs no discussion or approval is Acorn Squash Quesadillas! If you caught my stories last night, you can see how EASY they are to throw together- that’s one reason why I love ‘em as the chef- but what’s better is that even if I don’t tell Danny that’s what we’re having for dinner he will HAPPILY go along with these. . Besides being easy and picky-eater (formerly, in my husband’s case) pleasing, some other recommendations I have for what makes a great “no questions asked dinner” are: . 👉 no overly fancy ingredients. You’ll want to be able to make this meal in a pinch, and if you have to take a trip to a specialty shop for that one condiment you ran out of, then that takes the ease out 🤷‍♀️ 👉 it’s not something seen too often in your dinner rotation. When this meal comes to the table, it should still be exciting and fun. No chef wants to hear, “ I know I love this dish, but do we really need to have it again?” 🤦‍♀️ 👉 there’s no questions about nutrition. It’s a dish that contains carbs, protein, veggies, and healthy fats in an easy to accomplish package 💁‍♀️ . SHARE with me a meal that unquestionably pleases you both! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #healthylifestyle #fitfam #healthycouple #dinneridea #buzzfeedfood #thefeedfeed #rdchat #quesadilla #tacotuesday
True or False: a meal plan and meal planning are the same thing. . Not so! If you been following here for a while, you know I’m big on personalization and helping you individualize what you and your eating partner in crime need and want in terms of nutrition and food. I don’t put people on meal PLANS, but much prefer helping you gain meal PLANNING skills! . Being prescribed a meal-by-meal plan can be limiting in what you need for the day or what your body craves at a certain time. It could also get downright boring! If you deviate from said plan, you may feel like you “failed” and will toss the week out the window. But really what you should toss is the diet book! . Meal planning on the other hand gives you CHOICES and flexibility to eat what you want and when, but with the added bonus of taking less time and stress because you’ve already implemented some prep and planning steps. So while my assortment of food this week may look random to you, I’m very glad I have this prepped and that I have a loose idea of what my meals will look like, but am okay if that changes too. . Here’s a peak at what I have in mind: 🍠 baked sweet potato for a bowl dinner as selected by my hubs after flipping through cookbooks this weekend 🥬 kale taken off the ribs so it’s easy to toss in for salads and bowls 🥚 boiled eggs for breakfasts or snacks 🌰 chickpeas for lunch salads- yes they’re even from canned, but having them drained and rinsed already makes it that much easier on a weeknight 🎃 roasted acorn squash ready to be made into our favorite squash quesadillas for dinner sometime this week . TELL ME- did you do any PLANNING this weekend? . ✏️ inspo @alissarumseyrd . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #rdchat #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #mealprepideas #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #foodprep #lunchbox #weeknightdinner #fitfam #eatmoreveggies #plantbasedmealprep #mealprepmonday #easydinner #healthycouple
I add veggies to breakfast because I love ya a-latke 💏 . Between holiday parties, cocktails with coworkers, and family dinners, getting in veggies can sometimes feel like a struggle during the holiday season🤦‍♀️ Now, it is totally NORMAL to have some days with more or less veggies, and there is no such thing as eating PERFECT, but if you start to become more IN TUNE with how your body feels, it will start to speak pretty loudly that it FEELS better when veggies are included more often🙋‍♂️ In order to keep up with holiday fun, deal with stress, or fight off a cold you’ll want to be feeling your BEST and the nutrition in vegetables is key! . So, on the weekend when it’s just my husband and I, I think up ways to get a few extra servings of brightly colored, fibrous veg onto our plates🥕This weekend’s veggie addition was a no-brainer as Hanukkah comes to an end. Leftover latkes go great with a plate of eggs, or dress them up with smoked salmon and creme fraiche. These carrot and sweet potato ones are inspired by @crunchyradish and do not disappoint! A pro tip to make them even easier, or any veggie pancake for that matter, would be to use pre-shredded or zoodled veggies- remove the barrier (food prep) to succeed in your “more veggie” mission! . How do you and your loved ones get veggies in for breakfast? . 📸inspo @milknhoneynutrition . . #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #whatadietitianeats #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #foodinspiration #foodfreedom #rdchat #intuitiveeating #mindfuleating #veggiesforbreakfast #eatmoreveggies #breakfastideas #latkes #hanukkah #fiveaday #healthybreakfast #brunch #fitfam #healthycouple #fitfluential #thefeedfeed
How do you and your boo decide what to do for DINNER? 👫🍽 . Danny and I are definitely not meal planning machines when it comes to weeknight dinners 🤷‍♀️ Usually the night’s meal is dreamt up on our train rides home from work. But texting each other, “ok, so what do you want to eat?” doesn’t help zero in on a plan... . What does help us decide, even when doing dinner last minute, is to choose a THEME. By asking, “what type of food are you in the mood for? Italian? Thai?” and transporting ourselves to our favorite visited or unexplored country the answer helps guide what flavors and foods the meal will be built around. This theme-based thinking can also be great when you do plan out dinners- knowing that Tuesday is usually Mexican Taco night is a helpful way to make decisions about what to cook easier! . A few nights ago we were plan-less, but for some reason I had France on the brain, and just so happened to have some French fingerling potatoes already at home- dinner theme decided! With the flavors of France in mind, I made a light arugula and kale salad base with champagne vinegar dressing, rosemary roasted potatoes, maple dijon chicken, and goat cheese, or chevrè as the French would say 😉🇫🇷 . TELL ME- have you ever planned your meals with a THEME in mind? . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #weeknightdinner #dinnerdate #whatsfordinner #cookathome #easydinner #couplegoals #fitfam #foodiecouple #saladrecipe #frenchfood #healthyish #thenewhealthy #healthycouple
Today I’m talkin’ SNACKS and I want to know- how often do you enjoy a HOT snack? . Snacks are usually thought of as something QUICK that can be eaten on-the-go amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life 👩‍💻🏃‍♂️Even as I recommend snacks to my patients my first thoughts are often a healthy packaged option (such as a low sugar protein bar) or non-perishable things (think nuts and fruits) that are quick and easy. . But think about the number of times you’ve been at home, or maybe at the office, and you’re hit with a snack attack...this could be your chance to prepare something equally FAST but that doesn’t have to be the same ol’ room-temperature standbys! . The snack I made at home the other day HIT THE SPOT and I just had to share this fast, filling, and delicious TWO MINUTE TACO! 🌮While I’m a big supporter of the “eat the egg yolk!” 🍳message, I tried egg white patties from @goodfoodmadesimple for a no-mess substitute and I can vouch that they work great in a pinch and still provide a hearty dose of protein. All you have to do is place the patty on a plate, microwave for 2 minutes-but with 30 seconds left, open the mic and lay on the cheese to melt- then serve it on a warmed or griddled tortilla and top with your favorite salsa. Ta-da- a warm snack in 2 minutes! 🎉 . SHARE with me your usual snacks- are they cold? Hot? On the go? At home? . 🔗And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to grab your free snack idea download- link in bio! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #snackideas #healthysnack #quickandeasy #snackattack #taco #tacotuesday #breakfasttacos #whatadietitianeats #iamwellandgood #healthyfoodshare #thefeedfeed #tastyfood #eatwell
Are you in the HOLIDAY BAKING mood? I’ve moved on from a one skillet lunch, to a one bowl baking project that brings you these sweet and spiced Apple Pumpkin Muffins! . Before snowballing into peppermint and mocha season ☃️, I wanted to use up the last of my autumnal canned pumpkin 🎃 in an EASY muffin recipe that I can FEEL GREAT about keeping around the house. They make breakfast a no brainer- I like to toss one into a loaded yogurt bowl- and when Danny is foraging for a post-dinner snack having muffies within reach for nibbling SATISFIES his sweet tooth 😉 These muffins are adapted from a @minimalistbaker recipe that keeps them vegan but, with a few tricks of my own, are made gluten free. The secret is using ALMOND and COCONUT flours that are high in FIBER and absorb just the right amount of moisture from the pumpkin purée and grated apples. I also adore this veggie and fruit base because it means they’re lower in added SUGAR and relies on natural sweetness. Healthier muffins for the win!! . Okay, now that I’ve gotten fall baking out of my system, I think I’ll move on to some Hannukah and Christmas treats- SHARE with me what baking projects you’re getting into! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #quickmeals #mealprepideas #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #healthysnack #breakfastideas #foodfreedom #rdchat #glutenfreebaking #lowsugar #healthybaking #veganrecipes #holidaybaking #muffins #pumpkinseason #guthealth #bloodsugarbalance #thefeedfeed #food52grams
Who here wants to get ahead with some meal prep for the week🙋‍♀️, but feels it takes too much time and effort, and makes too many dirty dishes?🤦‍♀️ . To be honest, there are some weekends where I feel just like that- I’m too busy having fun out and about, too tired to make the night’s dinner let alone get ahead on lunches for the week, or seriously not interested in cleaning up a messy kitchen. And while it’s 100% okay to give yourself a break from always doing “something” (I even encourage it- hellooo, self-care Sunday) I know that I personally FEEL BETTER when I take 60 minutes TOPS to prepare a few days of lunches. And on these days I always try to make that meal prep as EASY as possible, by using versatile ingredients and ONE pan to create less mess. . This week I made a Mexican Kabocha Squash Skillet that is packed with veggies, black beans, a spicy tomato sauce, and plenty of melty cheese. It takes LESS THAN 30 MINUTES to throw together and only requires your favorite cast-iron skillet (if you don’t have one, put it on your Christmas list- it’s a must for easy meal prep!). You could serve it alongside brown rice or quinoa, like I plan on doing. This skillet formula can easily be adapted to whatever theme you’re feeling- there’s no wrong way to take it! . TELL ME what you meal prepped this weekend, or if not, what you were up to instead! Have a great start to the week! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #mealprepideas #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #foodinspiration #onepotmeal #foodprep #castironskillet #plantprotein #eatmoreveggies #mealprepmonday #healthyish #iamwellandgood #thenewhealthy #healthymeals #lunchideas #cookonceeattwice

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