Saturday, April 30, 2016

Clean Eats: One day Menu (with recipes!)




Developing new eating habits can be extremely overwhelming. So to help out I decided to compile one day of meals in this post. I recommend drinking 16 ounces of water before any and all meals/snacks. This will keep you feeling fuller for longer!

On the menu

  • Breakfast: 5 minute egg scramble
  • A.M. Snack: Berry Parfait
  • Lunch: Chicken & Spinach Strawberry Salad
  • P.M. Snack: Hummus & Crudite
  • Dinner: Turkey meatloaf & green beans

  • Breakfast: 5 minute egg scramble
    • ::Ingredients::
      • 1 tsp coconut oil
      • 6 egg whites 
      • 1 whole egg
      • 3 tbsp salsa
      • 1/4 avocado, sliced
    • ::Directions::
      • heat & scramble first 3 ingredients (you can also cook this in the microwave)
      • top the cooked egg with the salsa and avocado
  • A.M. Snack: Berry Parfait
    • ::Ingredients::
      • 3/4 c organic non-fat greek yogurt
      • 1 tsp sliced almonds
      • 1/c cup fresh raspberries
    • ::Directions::
      • combine all ingredients & enjoy
  • Lunch: Chicken & Spinach Strawberry Salad
    • ::Ingredients::
      • Dressing- makes 5 servings
        • 3.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
        • 3.5 tbsp white wine vinegar
        • 2.5 tbsp lemon juice
        • 1/2 tsp raw honey
        • 1 tsp dijon mustard
      • Salad
        • 4 oz chicken breast, cubed
        • 1/2 tbsp sliced almonds
        • 1/4 cup quartered strawberries
        • 1 tbsp fat free feta cheese
        • 2 cups organic spinach
    • ::Directions::
      • Dressing:
        • combine all ingredients
        • store in sealed container
      • Salad
        • combine all ingredients 
        • top with lemon vinaigrette (use only 2tbsp)
  • P.M. Snack: Hummus & Crudite
    • ::Ingredients::
      • 2 tbsp classic or red pepper hummus
      • 1 cup raw veggies (suggestion: broccoli, snap peas, baby carrots)
    • ::Directions::
      • dip veggies in hummus & enjoy
  • Dinner: Turkey meatloaf (serve with steamed green beans)
    • ::Ingredients::
      • 1 lb lean ground turkey
      • 1/2 cup salsa
      • 1/2 tsp crushed garlic
      • 1/2 cup rolled oats
      • 2 egg whites
      • 1/2 tsp sea salt
      • dash black ground pepper
    • ::Directions::
      • preheat oven to 375
      • place dry oats in blender until fine
      • combine all other ingredients in a bowl until mixed well
      • cook for 40-60 minutes (or until no longer pink) in a 9x5 load pan 

Walah, one day of zero guess work and ALL clean eats  :D

Happy Eating
Signed,
Tiesha

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Chicken Cacciatore


Chicken Cacciatore



::Ingredients::

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium celery stalk, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (14.5 oz.) can whole tomatoes
  • 1½ tsp. dried basil, crushed
  • Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium eggplant, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped (for garnish, optional)

::Directions::


1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
3. Add onion, celery, garlic, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
4. Add tomatoes, basil, and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Add zucchini and eggplant; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, and juices run clear.
6. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Tip: Chicken Cacciatore can be served over brown rice or whole wheat pasta

Total Time: 31 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 21 min.
Yield: 4 servings

Happy Eating!
Signed,
Tiesha