| Day |
Meal |
| Sunday |
Spicy Chicken Pho
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 200g rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 1 red chili, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add sliced chicken breasts to the broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide rice noodles into bowls and ladle the broth with chicken over them.
- Top with bean sprouts, lime wedges, cilantro, basil, and sliced chili.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 45g, Fat: 8g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook chicken breasts ahead of time and slice. Prepare and store the broth separately. Chop herbs and keep in a sealed container.
Tags:
healthy
soup
spicy
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| Monday |
Thai-Inspired Keto Chicken Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in red curry paste, garlic, and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Add bell pepper and mushrooms; cook until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in fish sauce and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 450, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 10g, Fat: 35g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Chop chicken and vegetables in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers. Pre-measure coconut milk and chicken broth for easy access.
Tags:
healthy
keto
thai-inspired
soup
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| Tuesday |
Kid-Friendly Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and red bell pepper for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add corn, black beans, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet. Mix well.
- Top with diced avocado and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 12g, Carbs: 55g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook the quinoa in advance and store it in the fridge. Chop the vegetables and store them in airtight containers until ready to cook.
Tags:
healthy
picky_eater
mexican
|
| Wednesday |
Healthy Buddha Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a skillet, toast almonds over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Prepare a dressing with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach.
- Top with avocado slices and toasted almonds.
- Drizzle dressing over the bowl and toss gently.
- Serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 380, Protein: 12g, Carbs: 48g, Fat: 18g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook quinoa and store it in the fridge. Slice almonds and keep them in an airtight container.
Tags:
healthy
vegetarian
quick
easy
|
| Thursday |
Creamy Kid-Friendly Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on the outside.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and heavy cream, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 20g, Fat: 15g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cut the chicken and chop the onion and cilantro ahead of time. Measure out spices and store them together in a small container.
Tags:
healthy
picky_eater
|
| Friday |
Hearty Lentil Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and thyme and cook for another minute.
- Add lentils, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Servings: 6
Macros per Serving: Calories: 210, Protein: 12g, Carbs: 35g, Fat: 5g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Chop vegetables and measure out spices. Store in airtight containers to easily add to the soup on cooking day.
Tags:
healthy
soup
|
| Saturday |
Grilled Chicken with Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
Instructions:
- Marinate chicken in lemon juice and olive oil.
- Grill chicken until cooked through.
- Cook quinoa as per package instructions.
- Mix quinoa with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, and feta.
- Serve grilled chicken over quinoa salad.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 420, Protein: 35g, Carbs: 30g, Fat: 15g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook quinoa; marinate chicken; chop veggies.
Tags:
high_protein
picky_eater
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