| Day |
Meal |
| Sunday |
Easy Chicken Thighs with Vegetables
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper around the chicken.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 12g, Fat: 20g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Marinate chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Chop vegetables and store them in airtight containers.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
easy
|
| Monday |
Air Fryer Crispy Talapia Nuggets
Ingredients:
- 1 lb tilapia fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each piece of tilapia into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Spray coated fish pieces lightly with olive oil.
- Place fish pieces in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 280, Protein: 32g, Carbs: 18g, Fat: 9g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cut tilapia into bite-sized pieces and store in airtight container. Mix dry ingredients and store in a jar. Beat eggs and keep refrigerated.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
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| Tuesday |
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
|
| Wednesday |
Kid-Friendly Chicken Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Cut the chicken into small cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in curry powder, cooking until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring well.
- Add carrots and bell pepper, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in frozen peas, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 320, Protein: 27g, Carbs: 18g, Fat: 15g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Dice the vegetables and store them in airtight containers. Cut the chicken into small cubes and marinate in a little curry powder and olive oil for enhanced flavor.
Tags:
healthy
picky_eater
|
| Thursday |
Sweet Potato and Chicken Nuggets
Ingredients:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into cubes, boil until tender, mash and set aside.
- Cut chicken breast into nugget-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Beat eggs in another bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces into egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture, and place on a baking sheet.
- Lightly spray nuggets with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve nuggets alongside mashed sweet potatoes.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 28g, Carbs: 36g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Peel and cube sweet potatoes in advance; boil until tender and store in the fridge. Cut chicken into nugget-sized pieces and keep refrigerated. Prepare breadcrumb mixture with seasonings in advance.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
|
| Friday |
Cheesy Lentil Tacos
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small whole-grain taco shells
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions:
- Cook lentils in vegetable broth over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add cooked lentils to the pan and stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill taco shells with lentil mixture and top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 18g, Carbs: 50g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook the lentils in advance and store them in the fridge. Dice all vegetables and store them in airtight containers.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
|
| Saturday |
Kid-Friendly Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients:
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced bell pepper for 3-4 minutes.
- Add corn and black beans to the pan, season with cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Spread the bean mixture over one half of each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, and fold the other half over.
- Heat a clean pan over medium heat, place the folded quesadillas and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until tortillas are crispy and cheese is melted.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with salsa if desired.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 350, Protein: 15g, Carbs: 45g, Fat: 12g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook the black beans with cumin, salt, and pepper in advance. Chop the bell pepper and store in the fridge.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
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