| Day |
Meal |
| Sunday |
Keto Egg Bites
Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced cooked bacon
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and heavy cream until smooth.
- Stir in cheese, diced bacon, bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly into the muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 250, Protein: 17g, Carbs: 2g, Fat: 20g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook and dice bacon ahead of time. Store in a sealed container to easily assemble egg bites on a busy morning.
Tags:
keto
breakfast
egg bites
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| Monday |
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
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| Tuesday |
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
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| Wednesday |
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
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| Thursday |
Baked Salmon with Sweet Potato and Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place salmon on a baking sheet; season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss sweet potatoes and broccoli with olive oil; spread on baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until salmon is cooked and veggies are tender.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 450, Protein: 35g, Carbs: 35g, Fat: 20g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Slice sweet potatoes; prepare broccoli.
Tags:
blue_zone
high_protein
keto
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| Friday |
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add fresh basil leaves.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in almond milk and season with salt and pepper.
- Reheat gently if needed and serve warm.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 150, Protein: 4g, Carbs: 20g, Fat: 6g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Chop the tomatoes, onion, and garlic, and store them in sealed containers in the fridge. Wash and dry the basil leaves and store wrapped in a paper towel inside a container. This pre-preparation will save time on the day of cooking.
Tags:
healthy
soup
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| Saturday |
Healthy Chicken Pho
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 200g rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, onion, ginger, and garlic; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and add chicken breasts. Simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
- Remove chicken, let cool, shred and set aside.
- Strain the broth to remove solids and add fish sauce; adjust salt and pepper.
- Cook rice noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In serving bowls, divide noodles and top with shredded chicken.
- Pour hot broth over the noodles and chicken.
- Garnish with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 330, Protein: 28g, Carbs: 45g, Fat: 5g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Prepare the broth ahead by simmering chicken, onion, ginger, and garlic together. Strain and store in the fridge.
Tags:
healthy
gluten-free
low-fat
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