Search
    • Oct 14, 2020

What I'm Eating 2

Welcome to week 2 of eating healthy! Here are 5 new recipes to try. Let me know what you think! After week 1, I'm feeling less bloated & have a lot more energy! This week I ordered everything from Sprouts via Instacart. If you're new to cooking like me, this is a great option because you won't have to spend lots of time in the store trying to track down ingredients.


Here is my plan for 10/12-10/16:


Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

https://www.yellowblissroad.com/creamy-chicken-pesto-pasta/

  • ½ pound penne pasta about 2 1/2 cups dry (half of a one pound box)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 garlic cloves minced

  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized chunks

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 3 tablespoons flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup half and half or all milk/cream

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

  • 1 cup freshly shredded Mozzarella

  • ½ cup fresh basil pesto or more, to taste

  • Fresh basil for garnish, if desired



Avocado And Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas With Cilantro Lime Crema


  • https://growingupbilingual.com/avocado-chipotle-shrimp-tostadas-cilantro-lime-crema/

  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed

  • 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped

  • Juice of one lime

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon of minced garlic

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp ground paprika

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 8 tortilla tostadas

  • 3 avocados, peeled, cored and diced

  • 1/4 cup of red onion diced

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1/4 cup queso fresco or other crumbly cheese, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice

  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon of chipotle adobo sauce

  • 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic



Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes


  • https://therecipecritic.com/garlic-butter-herb-steak-bites/

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons butter divided

  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes sliced about 1/2 inch in thickness

  • 3 garlic cloves minced

  • 1 teaspoon thyme chopped

  • 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped

  • 1 teaspoon oregano chopped

  • 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes

  • salt and pepper


Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

https://belleofthekitchen.com/taco-stuffed-sweet-potatoes/

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 1 cup chunky salsa

  • 1/4-1/2 cup water

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 12-14 ounces each

  • shredded Mexican blend cheese

  • diced tomato

  • diced avocado or guacamole

  • sour cream

Baked Zucchini, Spinach, and Feta Casserole


https://countsofthenetherworld.com/baked-zucchini-spinach-and-feta-casserole/

  • 3 cups baby-spinach

  • ¼ cup fat-free feta-cheese, crumbled

  • 2 small yellow-squash, diced small

  • ¼ cup low-fat parmesan-cheese, grated

  • 2 small zucchini, diced small

  • ½ cup (whole wheat) panko bread crumbs

  • 1 tsp dried-basil leaves

  • 2 egg-whites

  • 2 tsp garlic-powder

  • ½ tsp ground black-pepper

  • ½ tsp kosher-salt