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
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