Week Seven Recipes
Recipe 1: Turkey and Vegetable Skillet
Ingredients |
Instructions |
1 lb ground turkey |
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the turkey until browned, then drain excess liquid. |
1 small onion, diced |
2. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. |
1 zucchini, diced |
3. Stir in the zucchini and frozen peas, cooking for 5 more minutes. |
1 cup frozen peas |
4. Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper to taste, and mix well. |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
5. Serve warm with a side of rice or quinoa, if desired. |
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 2: Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken
Ingredients |
Instructions |
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with foil. |
2 medium potatoes, diced |
2. Toss the potatoes and green beans with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on one half of the sheet. |
1 cup frozen green beans |
3. Season chicken with lemon juice, dried dill, garlic powder, and pepper, then place on the other half. |
1 lemon, juiced |
4. Bake for 25 minutes, flipping veggies halfway, until chicken is fully cooked. |
1 teaspoon dried dill |
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1 teaspoon garlic powder |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 3: Beef and Lentil Soup
Ingredients |
Instructions |
½ lb lean ground beef |
1. Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium heat, then drain and rinse to remove excess fat. |
1 cup dry lentils |
2. Add onion and carrots to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes. |
1 small onion, diced |
3. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, broth, garlic powder, cumin, and thyme. |
2 medium carrots, diced |
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until lentils are tender. |
1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes |
5. Serve warm with a garnish of parsley, if desired. |
4 cups low-sodium beef broth |
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1 teaspoon garlic powder |
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1 teaspoon ground cumin |
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½ teaspoon dried thyme |
Recipe 4: Tuna and Veggie Pasta Salad
Ingredients |
Instructions |
2 cans low-sodium tuna, drained |
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water. |
2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta |
2. In a large bowl, combine tuna, pasta, chopped veggies, and dressing. |
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved |
3. Toss well to coat, adjust seasoning with salt/pepper, and chill before serving. |
1 cup frozen peas, thawed |
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2 tablespoons olive oil |
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar |
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Salt and pepper to taste |
Recipe 5: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole
Ingredients |
Instructions |
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced |
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish. |
1 can low-sodium black beans, drained |
2. In a large bowl, mix sweet potatoes, black beans, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. |
1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes |
3. Pour into the dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. |
1 teaspoon cumin |
4. Remove foil, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is melted. |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
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1 teaspoon garlic powder |
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese |