Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Spinach Flatbread

 








 
Click Here for video!


     Holy Smokes this Spinach Flatbread is so awesome!  Who doesn't love a good wrap!  So many ideas of what to fill it with, ideas galore.  I smeared mine with Homemade Hummus, then added thin strips of Grilled Chicken, Pickles, Cucumber, Red Bell Pepper, and Kale.  And did I mention this was easy peasy?  Each of the two wraps are only 143 calories, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 3g net carbs, 13g protein and 7.5g fat.  So create your own Picasso, and let us know what you consider to the be the perfect "inside" of a folded Flatbread!?

Ingredients for two servings~
7-10 Cherry Tomatoes
3 large or extra large Eggs
Large handful of fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
Everything Bagel Seasoning to taste, or season as desired

     Slice Cherry Tomatoes into thin rings and drain on paper towel for a couple hours.  When ready, add Eggs, Spinach and Seasoning to blender, and whip til smooth, pour into a parchment lined 9X13, top with sliced Tomatoes, and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or til done.  Remove, cool, slice in half and use as you would any Flatbread.  Enjoy :)

Beef and Bean Ranch Skillet

 






Click Here to see Video!

     Coming up with simple ideas for lunch is not an easy task!  So nothing is more thrilling than when all things healthy come together in one pan without a hassle.  Such is the case with my Beef and Bean Ranch Skillet.  And the beauty of this is that you can simply divide it up into 5 containers for lunch all week.  Each of the 2 cup servings are only 357 calories, 43g carbs, 14g fiber, 29g net carbs, 32g protein and 4g fat.  Such a luxury to have on hand ready to go in an instant.  This one pot meal is a winner all the way around.  :)

Ingredients for 5 servings~
1 pound of 96% lean ground Beef
1 diced Onion
1 Tablespoon chopped Garlic
1/4 cup Ranch Seasoning, use packet or my Homemade
4 cups chopped fresh Broccoli
1 pound chopped fresh Zucchini
1 Red Bell Pepper, trimmed and diced
2 cans of your favorite Bean (I used Light Red Kidney)
1 can petite diced Tomatoes (I use no salt added)

     Add Beef, Onion and Garlic to large pot or extra large skillet, brown til Onions soften, drain if necessary, then stir in seasonings.  To that add the Broccoli til crisp tender, then add Zucchini til beginning to soften, then add in Peppers, Beans and Tomatoes.  Stir til thoroughly combined, and heated thru and well incorporated.  If desired, divide into 2 cup tupperware containers and use for lunch all week.  Enjoy  :)

Corn Salad

 








Catch the video Here!!!

     When it comes to Corn Season, there is no better way to celebrate than with a big bowl of delicious Corn Salad.  It holds all the exciting flavors and colors of what an amalgamation of produce looks like!  Not to mention this is large enough to feed a crowd!  Super easy to throw together, especially with my hot tips on cooking Corn on the Cob.  With a little chopping you can have spoonfuls of yum in every bite!  Use this as a side dish, or add a little protein to turn it into a main!  Either way you can't go wrong.  PS the quantities are just a suggestion, add more or less of any ingredient according to your taste!  ;)

Ingredients~
4 Ears of Corn, in the Husk or trimmed
10oz container of Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1 English Cucumber (sub with regular), diced
1 Orange Bell Pepper, diced
1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
1 bunch of Cilantro Leaves
1 Avocado, diced
Squeeze of Lime Juice
Salt, as desired to taste
Pepper, as desired to taste

     Wrap each trimmed Corn in wax paper like a tootsie roll and microwave individually for 1 minute, or put two in at a time and microwave for 2 minutes.  If your Corn is still in the Husk, then put entire Husked Corn in microwave for 1 minute and peel after it is cool to touch, repeat til all pieces of Corn have been cooked.  When cool enough, trim kernels from cob and put in large mixing bowl.  Add sliced Tomatoes, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Onion, Cilantro, Avocado, Lime Juice, Salt and Pepper.  Toss til well incorporated.  Enjoy  :)  


Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Stuffed Green Peppers






Check out the full video Here!

     You've heard of Stuffed Green Peppers right!?  Whelp, Paige has her own twist on her version.  This is simple simple simple, and only takes 5 minutes to put together, ...not to mention a flavor explosion of yum.  And can we talk macros!?  The entire shabang is only 399 calories, 18g carbs, 6g fiber, 12g net carbs, 37g protein and 21.5g fat.  (You did catch that protein number, right!?)  This is the perfect lunch (or dinner)...heck you could use it for breakfast too!  Can't wait to hear what you think about this one!  

Ingredients for one serving~
1 Green Bell Pepper, halved and seeded
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese
2.6oz water packed Tuna Pouch
1/4 cup raw unsalted Almonds
Dash Everything Bagel Spice Seasoning

      Cut and clean Bell Pepper, set aside.  Mix together Cottage Cheese, Tuna and Almond, and spread into each half of Bell Pepper.  Season with Bagel Seasoning.  Enjoy  :)

Monday, June 3, 2024

Cottage Cheese Flatbread






For video click Here!

     If you aren't having fun with your healthy diet then you are doing something wrong.  And, I am here to prove it!  The new viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread is now all the rage, and I had to up my game with my little additions to set myself apart.  And, did I mention the macros are superb...each half is only 205 calories, 8.5g carbs, 1g fiber, 7.5g net carbs, 21g proteins, and 10g fat.  I smeared mine with Hummus, Red Bell Pepper, Cucumber, Kale, and Baby Dill Pickles...but you do you boo!  This is so easy and the perfect substitute for bread, I can't think of any reason not to try it!  ;)

Ingredients for 2 servings~

10 sliced Cherry Tomatoes

1 cup Cottage Cheese

2 extra large Eggs

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Dash Salt

Dash Pepper

     Thinly slice Cherry Tomatoes and drain on paper towels, a few hours if possible.  Add remaining ingredients to blender til thoroughly incorporated.  Pour onto parchment lined 9X13 pan, top with Tomato slices, bake at 375 for 30 minutes.  Remove, cool to touch and use as you would any bread product.  Enjoy  ;)