Friday: Roasted Chicken Pot Pie (from the freezer) and a big romaine salad with
extra chopped veggies with Thousand Island Dressing
I kept this recipe pretty basic, but feel free to add extras such as avocado, tofu, or
extra chopped veggies.
Not exact matches
Add cut hard / soft boiled eggs, sliced chicken thighs, cilantro, sesame seeds,
chopped green onion, desired
veggies, and
extra chili sauce if desired.
I had a small leftover bag of frozen peas, water chestnut and snap peas that I
chopped finely and added in here just to use up and add
extra veggies.
Tip: to help digestion, add 1 / 4c of
extra water, and
chop the
veggies super-fine.
Mix in the
chopped herbs and pepper, as well as any
extra veggies.
What's in it: 1 medium - sized spaghetti squash (about 3 - 4 pounds) 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, I used half peanut half canola Kosher salt and Freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs (optional, I omitted this to keep mine vegan) 1 (15 - ounce) package firm or
extra firm tofu, water pressed out and diced * 1 red onion, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 cups carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 cups bean sprouts 6 scallions, sliced Other optional
veggies: I added a cup of sliced white mushrooms, but broccoli, peapods, or any others you like would work as well 4 tablespoons Pad Thai sauce, more to taste ** 1/3 cup peanuts,
chopped 1/4 cup cilantro,
chopped 1 lime, cut into wedges * you could alternatively use chicken or shrimp if you're not a tofu fan ** I used a jarred pad thai sauce to save some time but check out the original recipe link above to see the full sauce recipe if you want to go homemade
Mix fresh greens with your favorite
chopped veggies like red onion, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes, then other toppings such as toasted nuts, fruits and cheese, and top with shredded leftover chicken for
extra protein.
Feel free to also add any
extra veggies that sound good to the base recipe above — we love roasted broccoli, sweet potatoes, and asparagus during cooler months, and
chopped cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, corn, and grilled zucchini / squash in the Summer.
Serve in individual bowls with some raw
veggies (I added
chopped tomato, green pepper and cucumber),
extra virgin olive oil and black pepper on top (optional).
Feel free to add any
extra veggies that sound good to the base recipe above — we also love roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, and asparagus during cooler months, and
chopped cherry tomatoes, diced red pepper, sweet corn, and grilled zucchini / squash in the Summer.
Prep Ahead Tip: This recipe can be made in about 15 - 20 minutes without any prep depending on how good your
chopping skills are, but the
veggies can definitely be
chopped beforehand if you're
extra short on time!
A few grinds of fresh black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil (or just a few glugs) Juice of 1 lemon juice 3 cups tomato juice, low sodium (I generally add just enough to cover the tomatoes and
veggies) A few sprigs of fresh thyme and some
chopped parsley A splash of EVOO, sherry vinegar and freshly
chopped herbs (I like to use fresh basil and chives) when serving... while this is optional, I think the sherry vinegar makes this soup
extra special!
Make your meal prep their meal prep: If you're making
veggies for dinner,
chop up a few
extra and put them in the steamer for a small batch of puree.
1 lb of lean ground meat (I usually use
extra lean ground beef or bison) 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 eggs 1 cup grated or
chopped veggies (I use a combo of grated carrot,
chopped spinach, and grated zucchini) 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 tsp garlic powder other dried herbs (optional)
And stir in some
veggies, like
chopped spinach or shredded zucchini, to pump up the volume and add
extra nutrients.
For a plant - based meal, try a pulse — like white beans, lentils, or chickpeas — tossed with
chopped veggies, Italian herb seasoning, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and
extra virgin olive oil.
I save an
extra bowl for
chopped veggies for an easy Turkey Vegetable Soup to simmer the day after the big feast.
Ingredients 1 lb
extra firm tofu, drained 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 1/2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp granulated onion powder 1 tsp granulated garlic powder 1/4 tsp turmeric sea salt to taste pepper, to taste 1 cup
chopped veggies Instructions - Preheat oven to 4000 degrees.
We can
chop extra veggies for a soup and make roast veg the day after.
Use the leftover grease to sauté
chopped veggies (adding
extra fat if necessary; butter, ghee, coconut oil, lard or tallow).
Purchase the soup of your choice, and then go home and add about 1/2 — 1 cup
extra chopped / pureed
veggies per serving.
Cook and slice up various meats,
chop up
veggies and put them in individual containers in the fridge, and make a bottle of salad dressing with
extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
It takes a bit of prep work
chopping the
veggies and then skewering them, but it is worth the
extra effort for a delicious entree.