Fish tacos

These were a hit. My kids prefer fish fillets to fish sticks and they loved these tacos. This took me 30 minutes to make!  Here's the recipe.

Fish Tacos

Serves 5-6

5 4oz tilapia or mahi-mahi fillets, thawed

21 day fix southwest seasoning

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 2.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp sea salt

1/2 English cucumber

2 carrots

10 cherry tomatoes

1 Red Bell Pepper

Corn Tortilla

Sour Cream

Guacamole

Turn broiler on in oven at 500 degrees.  Line baking pan with foil and spray with non stick spray. 

Generously apply seasoning to fillets, on both sides.  Place fillets on pan and place in the oven 6 inches from the heat.  Cook for 5-7 minutes and turn over.  Cook for another 5-7 minutes or until fish is done cooking.

While your fish is cooking, julienne the vegetables, except the tomatoes.  (I spiralized the cucumbers).  Quarter the tomatoes. 

Warm tortillas and serve.

1 Serving 2 Tacos

21 Day Fix: 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Yellow (Measure out your food in your containers)

Calories: 300 Calories approx. 31 gm protien

Chicken Philly Cheese Steak

"Mom, this is the best dinner you've ever made!" This came from the pickiest eater in my house.  My jaw hit the floor.  You can get this done in about 30 minutes.

Chicken Philly Cheese Steak
Serves 5-6

2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced

1 Tbs Mrs. Dash
2 Bell Peppers, diced
1 Medium Sweet Onion, diced
4-5 Button Mushrooms, diced

Provolone Cheese
Hoagie Buns or Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps


Preheat griddle to 375 degress and spray with cooking spray.


Put Mrs. Dash on Chicken, then place on one half of the griddle.  Place all the vegetables on the other half.  Cook for 10-15 minutes until chicken is done and onions are translucent.

Mix chicken and vegetables together.

Preheat oven to 425.  Place hoagies in oven for 5 minutes, until toasted.  Remove from oven.

Place chicken and vegetable mix on hoagie or lettuce wrap, sprinkle with desired amount of cheese.  You can also top with tomatoes.

21 day fix: 1 red, 1 green, 1-2 yellow depending of bread size, 1/2 blue if you use cheese

Turkey Meatloaf; 21 Day Fix

We love meatloaf!  I usually like it with ground beef or a mix of turkey and/or ground beef.  Trying really hard to eat clean with my diet so I tried just ground turkey.  The family loved it!

Turkey Meatloaf

Serves 6

28 oz Ground Turkey

2 Eggs

1 Cups Rolled Oats

1 Tbs Original Mrs Dash

2 Tbs Ketchup

1 Tbs Mustard

1 Tbs Worchestire Sauce

1/2 cup diced or minced onion (I prefer diced)

1 clove minced garlic

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 8x8 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray

Combine all the ingredients in bowl and mix together with your hands (Yes I said hands).  

Shape and place in pan (I shape mine like a round sourdough loaf).

Bake for 45 minutes.

I personally do not like tomato sauce on my meatloaf, but you can add it if you think it needs it.  

21 day fix: 1 Red, 1/2 Yellow

Calories: Approximately 269 calories and 30 gm protein

Greek yogurt cookie dough

This recipes is awesome for those sweeter cravings.  Check it out. 

http://saraestakeley.blogspot.com/2014/03/21-day-fix-desert-cookie-dough-greek.html?m=1

Egg Veggie Muffins

Kids really wanted breakfast for dinner so this is what I came up with.  These are also great for a quick breakfast

Egg and Veggie Muffins

Serves 3-4, 12 muffins

6 eggs

1 tbs milk

1 cup kale, chopped

1 tomato, diced

5 slices Canadian bacon

1/2 large onion, diced

1/2 red pepper, diced

1/2 cup of zucchini, diced 

1/2 cup of summer squash, diced

1 tsp coconut oil

No stick spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Get out muffin tins and generously spray the tins and/or cups. 

Break eggs on bowl, add milk and whisk until blended well. Set aside. 

Prepare kale, Canadian bacon, and tomato. Set aside. 

Prepare remaining veggies.  Put coconut oil in pan over med high heat. After oil is heated place veggies in and sauté till onions are translucent.  Add kale, bacon and tomato. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.  Remove from heat 

Put two tablespoons of veggies mixture in each cup. Get the eggs and put two tablespoons of egg mixture in each cup.

Place in oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until eggs look done (not shiny is my measurement)

Each muffin is 

21 day fix 1/4 red and 1/4 green

Nutrition approx 60 calories and 5.4 gm protein.

Chicken "Noodle" Soup, 21 Day Fix Style

We have all had a horrible cold in my house, so Chicken "Noodle" Soup it is.

  

Here's the recipes below with electric pressure cooker instructions and stove top.

Chicken "Noodle" Soup
Serves 4-5

3 Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless and thawed

4-5 Carrots, sliced
4-5 Stalks of Celery, sliced
1 Cup Onion, diced
(You want to end up with at least 4 cups of vegetables by the end)

32 oz chicken broth or stock

1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tbs dried parsley
1 tsp dried thyme
1-2 bay leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste

2 Cups of Noodles, Rice or Quinoa Cooked and warm

Prepare your chicken and vegetables.

Electric Pressure Cooker
Place your chicken, vegetables and herbs and spices in the cooker.  Pour chicken stock over the chicken and vegetables.

Place on high pressure and cook for 10 minutes.  Quick release.

If you like your vegetables crisp, cook chicken, stock and spices for 7 minutes.  Add vegetable and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes at high pressure.   Quick release.

Remove chicken and shred.  Remove bay leaves.  Place chicken back in soup.

Put noodles, rice or quinoa in, salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Stove top
Place stock and spices in pot and bring to a boil.  Place chicken in pot and reduce heat to medium and cover.  After 10 minutes, place vegetables in the stock with the chicken and cover.   Cook chicken and vegetables for an additional 10-15, until chicken in done.

Remove chicken and shred.  Remove bay leaves.  Place chicken back in soup.

Put noodles, rice or quinoa in, salt and pepper to taste, and serve.

(You may lose to fluid during the cooking, if so replace fluid with broth or stock)

21 Day Fix or Calorie Counters option
The hardest part of soup is making sure you get the right portions.  So this is what I've done to help me.

First I get my yellow, fill it with my carb of choice (brown rice is my favorite), and put in the bottom of my bowl.

After I've shredded the chicken, I get my red container, fill it and put it in my bowl. 

 Then I get my green, put my veggies in it, and put that in the bowl.  Then I get some broth and pour it over the top and call it good.

You'll be surprised how much soup is in one serving when you do it this way!

21 Day Fix 1 Red, 1 Green, 1 Yellow

Healthy chocoholic treat

This is my favorite treat when I'm crazing something sweet and chocolate, and it doesn't break the calorie bank. My favorite fruit to use for this is bananas, pineapple, and strawberries. 

Chocolate dipped fruit 

1 cup fruit, chopped

1-2 tbs chocolate chips,semi sweet 

Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave for 30 seconds and shot. Zap it for another 30 seconds. Stir. Place fruit on the side and dip in the chocolate. 

1 purple and 1 yellow. 

Kale scrambled eggs

Thank you Lisa on 100 days real food for this healthy alternative of green eggs for Dr. Seuss birthday. It was a hit with the kids. Here's the link to the recipe. 

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/03/01/recipe-green-eggs-and-ham/

Copy-cat Chick Fil A Kale and Broccolini Salad Recipe

I've been trying to figure out this salad ever since I tried it.  So here's my go at it.

Kale

Broccolini 

Cut kale and broccolini into bite size pieces. (FYI some of my favorite pieces are the stems of the broccolini so cut them up too)

Vinegrette

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup oil ( I've used olive and canola)

2 tsp Dijon mustard 

2 tsp brown sugar

3 tbs apple cider vinegar 

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Shake up the vinegrette and put over your salad. I garnish with nuts, any kind I have, and craisins. Enjoy!!

1 green 1 healthy fat