Freezer Friendly

Just because I’ve got big goals (like visible abs) does not mean that I don’t eat a wide variety of foods.  I woke up the other day and was really feeling pulled chicken.  No problem!  This fully fits within my eating plan.  I loaded up heavy on the chicken, watched how much mayo I was using, and made sure to use a whole grain bun.  This was still one finger lickin’ good lunch!

Serves 1

🥄 ¾ c shredded chicken breast, reheated
🥄 ⁣2 – 3 tbsp sugar free barbeque sauce  (I like G Hughes brand)
🥄 1/3 c cauliflower slaw
🥄 ⁣1 tbsp light mayo
🥄 1 whole grain bun

Mix the shredded chicken with the barbeque sauce.  Mix the mayo with the cauliflower slaw.  Toast the bun, top, and enjoy!

PS: I like to buy bagged all of cauliflower, broccoli and kale slaw at my grocery store for easy to prep meals like this one.  I also sometimes wilt it a little in a frying pan, or just throw some salad dressing on it straight out of the bag.  These prepared slaws are great time savers and a perfect way to up your veggie intake.

Chipotle Pork and Rice Bowl

Guys…these are absolute magic!  It took me a couple of tries to get the right combination, but after a few days I nailed it.  I tried cheddar cheese, I tried Greek yogourt, I tried guac, but eventually settled on this.  And now I can’t stop eating it.  I have some shredded pork in my freezer still, and I’m pumped to be able to keep making these bowls next week.

These are perfect to meal prep.  Even if you’re living the #WHF life right now, the days are busy, and double so, if you’re a mama.  So, a little Sunday meal prep still goes a long way to keeping your week on track.

Serves 4

🥄 1 c brown rice
🥄 ⁣3 limes
🥄 2 tbsp cilantro (cleaned and chopped)
🥄 ⁣6 c chicken stock
🥄 2 pork tenderloins
🥄 ⁣2 avocados
🥄 2 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
🥄 ⁣1 c salsa
🥄 4 green onions

Cook the brown rice in 2 cups of chicken stock along with the cilantro and the zest and juice of one of the limes.  This adds lots of yummy flavour to your rice!

Shrimp Fried Rice

Mmmm – fried rice is so awesome!  I love it and could eat it very day!  The prep only takes a few minutes, and it’s super easy, and it’s really forgiving.  Just use the protein and veggies that you have on hand.  Do make sure to cook your rice ahead and pull it out of the fridge just before you’re going to use it.  I have no idea why this works, but it seems to be the trick to authentic tasting fried rice.

Serves 1

🥄 2 tsp sesame oil
🥄 ⁣¾ c brown rice, cooked a day ahead and stored in the fridge overnight
🥄 1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
🥄 ⁣1 clove garlic, diced
🥄 2 c peeled and deveined raw shrimp
🥄 ⁣1 c frozen peas
🥄 1 tbsp soy sauce

Set a frying pan over medium heat, and add the sesame oil.  Once the oil has warmed, add the onion and garlic.  Once the onion begins to soften, add the brown rice.

In a separate small frying pan, cook the shrimp over medium heat, tossing frequently to ensure even cooking.  Once the shrimp has cooked, remove from heat, and drain any excess cooking liquid.

Add the frozen peas to the rice.  Once the peas are fully thawed and the rice is nicely warmed, add the shrimp any soy sauce.  Toss through, and enjoy.

Greek Turkey Burgers

These Greek burgers blew my mind!  The burgers were moist, the toppings were perfect.  A little mini-escape enjoyed by my tastebuds right in my own back yard!  Even my husband – who is a die hard for beef burgers – was impressed with these.  The zucchini really helps to keep the turkey moist, so I do not recommend skipping this step. 

Makes 6 servings

🥄  2 lb extra lean ground turkey
🥄 ⁣ 1 ½ tbsp Greek seasoning
🥄  4 small zucchinis finely grated and squeezed dry
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🥄  4 slices feta cheese
🥄 ⁣ 4 tbsp sliced Kalamata olives
🥄  Pickled red onions
🥄 ⁣ 4 whole wheat buns

Mix together the ground turkey, Greek seasoning and grated zucchini.  Form into 6 patties.  Grill on the barbeque.

Top each burger with a slice of feta cheese, 1 tbsp olives and a few pickled red onions.  Serve on a whole wheat bun.

Greek Quinoa Bowls

🥄  ⁣200 g quinoa, cooked per package directions
🥄  4 grilled chicken breasts, cubed
🥄 ⁣ 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
🥄  1 red pepper, diced
🥄  1 green pepper, diced
🥄  ⁣1 orange pepper, diced
🥄  1 medium red onion, diced
🥄 ⁣ 2 tbsp mixed Greek seasoning
🥄  ⁣Juice of 2 lemons

Mix all ingredients together, portion into bowls, and enjoy.

Serves 4