| Day |
Meal |
| Sunday |
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
|
| Monday |
Broccoli and Lentil Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli, carrot, and thyme to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and add lemon juice before serving if desired.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 200, Protein: 12g, Carbs: 30g, Fat: 5g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Chop all vegetables and store in airtight containers. Prepare lentils by rinsing and draining them.
Tags:
healthy
soup
|
| Tuesday |
Healthy Homemade Pizza
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, olive oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Knead into a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to your preferred thickness.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and layer with bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Sprinkle oregano on top and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes.
- Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 300, Protein: 15g, Carbs: 45g, Fat: 8g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Prepare the dough on Sunday and refrigerate it. Pre-chop veggies to save time during assembly.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
|
| Wednesday |
Healthy Tofu Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
- 1 block firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions:
- Press tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cube.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add tofu cubes and sauté until golden and crisp on all sides.
- Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot; stir-fry until tender-crisp.
- Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Return tofu to the pan and pour sauce over the mixture.
- Stir well to coat everything in the sauce and heat through.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 250, Protein: 15g, Carbs: 20g, Fat: 12g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cube the tofu and chop all vegetables ahead of time; store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tags:
healthy
blue_zone
|
| Thursday |
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
|
| 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 |
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
|