This is my go-to bean salad and I’m busting it out as the weather starts to get warmer! The ingredients are always in my pantry and it comes together in just a few minutes. It’s so fresh, flavorful, and delicious and packs a punch when it comes to plant-based protein and fiber. Recipe notes IContinue reading “5-Minute Bean Salad”
Category Archives: Dinner
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes (2 Ways)
I love switching up my starches with sweet potatoes! They are a great source of complex carbohydrates as well as vitamin A (how they get their color). Pair these with a protein and veggie for a balanced meal. Fueling notes: This recipe makes ~8 servings Per serving, this recipe packs 40 g of carbs, 3Continue reading “Brown Sugar Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes (2 Ways)”
Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche
Week after week I kept forgetting to get pie crusts from Aldi but I finally remembered and made this delicious quiche! Don’t get me wrong, I love a good frittata, but there’s something about that crust that makes it so much better. Recipe notes: I used frozen broccoli that I thawed in the microwave butContinue reading “Broccoli & Cheddar Quiche”
Goat Cheese Spaghetti Bake
We never plan on making spaghetti bakes (we’re either out of penne or one of us accidentally dumps spaghetti into the pot) but they always turn out SO good and it’s nice to switch things up! Just like baked ziti this is a super easy meal to prepare and is great made ahead. Recipe notes:Continue reading “Goat Cheese Spaghetti Bake”
20-Minute Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup
I am all about quick and delicious dinners right now! For this soup you can use raw potatoes or leftover ones (baked or mashed). Fueling notes This is a better source of protein than it is carbs so keep that in mind as you’re planning your meals! Per serving, this recipe has 27 g ofContinue reading “20-Minute Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup”
Meatloaf Bake
We didn’t really make traditional meatloaf in my family! My mom loved to throw in shredded carrots, oats, and corn and it was more of a bake than a loaf and so yummy. I recreated it here and it turned out SO good. Zach isn’t always a fan of the quirky things I grew upContinue reading “Meatloaf Bake”
Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Okay this turned out SO good! I can’t get over how easy this sauce is compared to a roux and how creamy it turns out. The broccoli makes it a one pot kinda meal which is very much my style. It would also be super good with bacon bits or a little ham but hasContinue reading “Broccoli Mac & Cheese”
Easy Sausage, Potato & Carrot Bake
One pan meals are the best! You just throw everything in the Pyrex, stick it in the oven and then forget about it until it’s ready. And there’s only one pan to wash! Recipe notes: This makes about four servings You can use pork sausage, chicken sausage (lower in saturated fat), kielbasa, or a plant-basedContinue reading “Easy Sausage, Potato & Carrot Bake”
Spaghetti Bake
I had my heart set on baked ziti until I realized that we were out of penne so baked spaghetti it was! Just like baked ziti this is an easy meal to prepare, is great made ahead, and both reheats and freezes well. Recipe notes: I used 1 lb of mozzarella with about a cupContinue reading “Spaghetti Bake”
20-Minute Taco Soup
I’ve been in a serious recipe rut lately. Life has been a little crazy and cooking regularly took a back seat. But I’m getting back into the swing of things with some new, easy peasy, delicious recipes to keep us fueled during the week while also not taking up too much of my precious time!Continue reading “20-Minute Taco Soup”
