| Day |
Meal |
| Sunday |
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
|
| Monday |
Thai-Inspired Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients:
- 400g chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or coconut aminos for keto)
- 300g cauliflower rice
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper, then stir-fry until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in soy sauce and continue to cook for another minute.
- Add julienned bell pepper and cook until tender-crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in cauliflower rice and fish sauce, mixing until well combined.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, until cauliflower rice is softened.
- Remove from heat, stir in lime juice.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 250, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 10g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Dice the chicken and julienne the bell pepper in advance. Store them in airtight containers. Prepare cauliflower rice and keep it refrigerated.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
keto
|
| 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 Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with taco seasoning and cook in skillet until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken, let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by adding shredded chicken to each tortilla.
- Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 320, Protein: 28g, Carbs: 30g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook and shred the chicken ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for easy assembly during the week.
Tags:
healthy
tacos
|
| Thursday |
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
|
| Friday |
Fava Bean Fritters
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked fava beans
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
- Mash the cooked fava beans in a bowl.
- Add onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a side salad or yogurt dip.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 180, Protein: 7g, Carbs: 24g, Fat: 6g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Cook and shell fava beans. Finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, and mint.
Tags:
blue_zone
vegetarian
healthy
|
| Saturday |
Crispy Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Ingredients:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), cut into strips
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each fish strip into the beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the fish strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, spraying lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a healthy dip.
Servings: 4
Macros per Serving: Calories: 300, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 25g, Fat: 10g
Sunday Prep Ideas: Prepare and bread fish strips in advance, store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Tags:
picky_eater
healthy
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