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Published August 26, 2017 at 2448 × 3264 in Zucchini Noodle Paella

Raise your hand if you like spicy foods to warm you up in chilly weather 🙋‍♀️🌶🔥 . As my husband would tell you, I’m quite the hot head, which he would say refers to my temper sometimes 🙄 but I prefer to think of my hot headedness as my love of heat and spice added to food 😋 My Hungarian grandmother’s influence means I love to kick up the temperature with chiles, paprika, sriracha, curry, gochuchang, and more. My hubs is a fan, but not of one of my favorites- curry! . Until now! When left to his recipe browsing, he found a curry spiced dinner that piqued his interest🧐 Maybe it was the other ingredients- peppers, green beans, lime, and peanuts- that caught his eye, but that’s something we’ve learned when it comes to trying new flavors. Whether it’s a new vegetable, protein, or taste profile, when there’s plenty of other familiar components in a recipe he becomes much cooler, and less heated, to try something outside the usual! . This Thai Yellow Chicken Curry from @eatingwell was a hot home run, and I’m sure something we’ll be making on repeat as the weather cools down 🙌 . TELL ME, what’s your favorite spice? I’ll be in NOLA this weekend where I hope to get my hands on a spicy gumbo- wishing ya’ll a warm Friday! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #healthychoice #foodinspiration #yummy #tasty #dinnerfortwo #dinneridea #healthjourney #thenewhealthy #inmybowl #feedfeed #healthycouple #datenight #curry #spicyfood #comfortfood

Do you think boxed mac and cheese is healthy? 🧀 Keep reading... . While I don’t like labeling foods as “healthy” or “unhealthy” I do like talking about how NUTRITIOUS a meal is and ways to help make it healthIER so that you can feel your best. Boxed mac and cheese has a rep as being “bad” because it’s carby and high in salt and fat. While this can be true of some varieties, and if you eat the whole box you certainly may finish feeling weighed down, I’m thankful that options like @eatbanza now exist that offer a healthIER convenience option that’s high in plant protein. They’ve introduced a new cacio e pepe flavor that my hubs and I have been relying on for those near-empty fridge nights 🕺 . A few years ago, had I made boxed mac and offered to mix in a veggie (rather than a side salad that can be pushed aside) to boost the nutritious factor Danny would’ve said “errmm NO”🙅‍♂️ But as vegetables have slowly found their way into his diet in other forms, he’s been more receptive of the idea to add some color to this classic dish. Here are 4 ways we now like to add GREENS 🥦🥒🍃to boxed mac and cheese: 1️⃣Spinach- it wilts in with ease and lets the cheese and pepper flavor shine 2️⃣ Brussel sprouts- sauté until start to caramelize and brown (Danny always calls this bowl 🙋‍♂️) 3️⃣ Broccoli- my pro tip: toss the raw broccoli florets right into the boiling pasta pot towards the end of cooking (save yourself a step and pot to wash) 4️⃣ Zucchini- lightly tossed in olive oil and sautéed, we felt this veggie added the most unique flavor contrast . Served with a side of chicken or fish, we have adapted a previously believed “unhealthy” item into a more nutritious and healthIER balanced dinner . Now it’s your turn to TELL ME-what veggies would you add to your boxed mac and cheese? ps. Happy belated #nationalpastaday! 🍝 . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #rdapproved #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #quickmeals #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #foodinspiration #easydinner #progressnotperfection #eatmoreveggies #plantbased #macandcheese #dinnerfortwo

If I had to pick a word for the day it would be COZY because that’s exactly how this breakfast bowl is makin’ me feel ☺️ . While my better half stayed tucked under the covers this morning 🛌, I tucked into this autumnal 🍂 bowl of warm @bobsredmill oatmeal, @siggisdairy pumpkin spice skyr, a chopped bosc pear, @purely_elizabeth pumpkin granola, and creamy almond butter. For me, breakfast is a non-negotiable and a part of my self-care routine; for Danny, that’s a little extra sleep. As much as I’d sometimes rather stay cozied under the comforter (which I will happily do on the weekends), I instantly warm up at the thought of easy bowls of goodness like this and remind myself that starting my weekday off with breakfast is what’s best for me 💁‍♀️ . What sounds more COZY to you? Breakfast bowls or your bed? Hope everyone’s week is off to a warm start 😊 . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #easybreakfast #quickmeals #healthybreakfast #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #oatmeal #foodinspiration #tasty #yogurtbowl #feedfeed #food52 #buzzfeedtasty #thenewhealthy #healthyish #fitfoodie #selfcare #morningmotivation #iamwellandgood #mindfuleating #takecare

Are you a recipe follower or do you prefer cooking without one? . This weekend I was on a mission to meal prep. On my Sunday run my mind went back and forth, around and around about what I was going to prep for my lunches- should I scout out all the ingredients for a few of the fall recipes I have bookmarked? Or should I utilize items I already have on hand, combined with other basics picked up during a quick shop? 🤷‍♀️ . I wanted to share this mental dialogue 🧠🗣 to break down one of the big barriers I hear about meal planning. Meal planning CAN be choosing to make multiple formulated recipes, but it can ALSO be more flexible, cooking up components of meals to combine in different ways throughout the week. . When you have more TIME ⏰ you can certainly turn to your pinned and tagged recipes, make grocery lists, and get in the kitchen to execute the steps in that recipe. When time is limited and you feel your tastes may CHANGE 🔀 during the week, buying your favorite component pieces (I recommending using the categories of starch, veggie, protein, fat/sauce above as your guide for good nutrition) is another great way to be planned but not pigeon-holed 💁‍♀️ . I decided to go the recipe-less way and made up the kabocha squash sitting on my counter (you could choose a different starch like potato, brown rice, or quinoa), some kale that I can massage and keep raw or sauté, and oven broiled salmon. To tie Monday’s lunch together I did snag the easy Maple Miso sauce recipe from @eatingwell, just to feel like I wasn’t totally going rogue 😉 . What questions do you have about meal planning or prepping? ASK below- I’d love to help! . . #nutritiousmeals #eatwholefoods #healthyeating #balancednotclean #nutritionist #rdapproved #nutritiousanddelicious #allfoodsfit #eatbetternotless #eatrealfood #easycooking #mealplanning #quickmeals #mealprepideas #healthierchoices #quickandhealthy #easymealprep #healthychoice #foodinspiration #instayum #mealprepmonday #healthgoals #lunchbox #healthylunch #pescatarian #feedfeed #buzzfeedtasty #recipeinspo #inthekitchen #eatmoreplants

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