Rainbow Curry Recipe

Wow, so many LIKES on my Curry Dish I just had to share the recipe. Although it isn't much to share it is that EASY! I am also including the 21 Day Fix portions to make it even easier.

Makes 2 servings
Veggies - 2 cups (2 GREENS) of what you have on hand. I used purple onions & red, orange and yellow peppers.
Coconut Oil - 1 teaspoon
1/2 can Coconut milk (2 BLUES)
1 1/2 Cup (2 REDS) precooked protein of choice. I like grilled chicken or white fish.
2 teaspoon Curry powder
Optional: Spinach - 2 Handfuls

Heat skillet to medium with coconut oil. Add veggies and cook until tender about 2-5 minutes. Add protein to warm. Add coconut milk and curry powder. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes. If adding spinach add right before serving and cook until wilted.

You can also add more with a serving a couscous or rice (1 YELLOW) or rice cauliflower (1 GREEN).

ENJOY!

Not your Grandma's Tuna "Noodle" Casserole

Peas are not something I usually eat but I was looking forward to shelling the farm fresh version and eating them up. The first thing that pops into my head for peas is tuna noodle casserole which again is not something I typically eat but given the challenge I wanted to see if I could come up with a healthy 21 day fix version.

 

I have been wanting to try a version of cashew cream for a while now. It sounded like a great way to get the same texture of cream but in a healthy version. And I was right tha like tofa the "cream" takes  the flavor of what you put into it. I made savory for this recipe but also a sweet version with maple syrup and cinnamun.  The recipe turned out great and even my toddler was begging for more. That is when you know a recipe isa keeper .

 

Not your Grandma's Tuna "Noodle" Casserole
Makes 2-3 servings

 

1/4 cup cashews soaked

1/4 to 1/2 cup water (and more as needed)
1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon Garlic

1 packet/can tuna (Drain if needed)

1 cup cooked peas

Zucchini for noodles

 

Soak Cashews overnight or for at least 3 hours. Rinse and drain then combine in blender with water until smooth. Add Olive oil and garlic and blend again.

 

Make zucchini noodles. Toss cream with peas, tuna and noodles. Heat until warm on stove top or microwave.

 

21 Day Fix: 2 Green, 1 Blue, 1 Red

Healthy Habits - Don't Drown Your Salad

Salmon Salad with pumpkin seeds and Dijon vinegar oil dressing. Yum!

I will admit I was a Honey Mustard, Ranch, Caesar dressing kind of girl. But I read the articles and knew that is bad stuff to be dealing with. It took time but now my salads are free to be what they should be: Crisp, Fresh & GOOD!

Here are a few tips to get flavor in your salads without drowning them:

Shake it up

Try putting your vinegar or oil on and then shake up the salad in a closed container.

Try New Tastes

It will take awhile to adjust but you don't know until you try. Apple cider, balsamic and rice vinegar are good along with olive oil and lemon juice. My favorite recipe is a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, a teaspoon of olive oil and a squirt of Dijon mustard. Whip it up with a fork, pour, then shake. 

Dress It Up

Use different healthy toppings to add the flavor. Try feta, pumpkin seeds, fruit chunks or roasted vegetables with herbs.

Put the Flavor In

Ditch the boring iceberg and try new greens. Spinach, Kale and Arugula all have flavor. Or try fresh basil or cilantro mixed in. 

Theme it

Try a taco salad using salsa or healthy chili for dressing. Or try a Chinese veggie salad with a peanut butter, soy sauce and sesame oil dressing.

Got more ideas? Please share below!

Yummy Smoothie Recipes

Here are my "deep thoughts" on at-home protein smoothies. These are a main part of my diet now and were a part of the 21 day fix for me.

1. They help me get the veggies I need. I struggle with eating enough veggies into the day because I just don't crave them like other foods. But I can sneak them into my smoothies. Greens are always my go to veggie to put in but I also love beets and pumpkin.

2. They are quick. I can throw one together and drink it in under 5 minutes (including blender time). Faster prep is to put everything together in the blender cup except the liquid the night before.

3. I am not a meat girl. Again I like chicken, fish and eggs but I don't usually crave them. Having protein powder or Greek yogurt in the morning helps get me going and is cheap.

4. They help with cravings. Need something chocolate - Have a Chocolate protein powder smoothie with PB. Craving ice cream - vanilla with frozen bananas and cinnamon does the trick for me. Fancy Coffee Drink - Cold Coffee, Almond milk and Protein powder. All Flavor, no guilt.

5. Healthy food my son will eat. Kids are picky eaters so anytime I find something that they will eat that has the good stuff in it I stick with it. My smoothies are so popular with my 2 year old son (even the veggie filled ones) I have to fight him for the straw.

I do stress that these are at-home smoothies. So much better because you know what you put in them and you can make the right size for you. So keep on smoothing or try one today!

Here are a few of my favorite recipes:
Beets & Greens (1 Green), Frozen berries (1/2 purple), vanilla protein powder (1 red), cold green tea.
Kale (1 Green), Pineapple (1 purple), Vanilla protein powder (1 red), water
Frozen Bananas (1 purple), chocolate protein powder (1 red), 1 teaspoon PB, water
All of the above you can add flax or chia seeds (orange)