What I'm Eating Week 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