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Garlic Beef Rotini (Kid-Friendly + High Protein)
Y’all… this is one of those “what’s in the fridge?” meals that turned into a 10/10 family favorite. It’s fast, filling, and full of flavor. The best part? It’s healthy without trying too hard. We used chickpea pasta for extra protein and fiber, grass-fed beef, and added a dollop of plain Greek yogurt for creamy balance to the chili oil heat. Even the kids were asking for seconds! What You Need: How to Make It: Kid Tip: If you’re cooking for littles, pull out a portion before adding the chili oil. You can also cool their bowls down with extra yogurt or shredded cheese… works every time. Why I Love This Meal: We…
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Coconut Oil Fried Chicken Recipe
Food was one of the first things that I transitioned to healthier when I started changing my lifestyle. I really didn’t know much about healthy eating as my parents never taught me and we live in the deep South where fried foods and casseroles rule! As I’ve grown in my cooking, I’ve found new ways to incorporate old favorites. Fried chicken is definitely a BIG part of that. It’s not as hard as I thought it would be to make my comfort foods into healthier versions of themselves. I also like to share that progress is better than perfection and this isn’t something I’ve just up and changed overnight. My…
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Lettuce Wrap It Up!
Lettuce Wraps with Chicken and Peppers We eat this fast, simple and healthy meal a lot in our household. This is so easy to throw together, I save it for days like Sunday when I am burned out from cooking all week and just want to relax and enjoy the day. The wraps are super filling and packed with protein from the chicken and avocado to keep you full longer. Grocery List: 6 organic mini sweet peppers 2 organic boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp minced garlic 12 organic romaine lettuce leaves 1 ripe organic avocado 1 jar organic black bean and corn salsa Sea salt and freshly…
