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Winter

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

This week enjoy chicken noodle soup. Enjoy this delicious protein-full comfort food as the weather starts to get colder!

Prep Time: 15 Mins           Total Time: 1 Hour 30 Mins           Servings: 6-8

 Calories: 420kcal    Carbohydrates: 21g    Protein: 27g    Fat: 25g    

Ingredients/ Equipment:

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

4 tsp. kosher salt, divided

2 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces, preferably a mix of chicken thighs and breasts

8 c. low-sodium chicken stock

4 c. cold water

2 sprigs fresh thyme

1 bay leaf

1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 1/4 c.)

2 stalks celery, sliced 1/8″ thick (about 1 1/4 c.)

1 large carrot, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/8″ thick (about 1 c.)

6 oz. wide egg noodles

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 c. finely chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large, deep pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Season chicken on all sides with 2 tsp. salt, then add to pot skin side down. Cook, undisturbed, until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes, then turn and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
  2. Add stock, water, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 165°, 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. Transfer chicken breasts to a cutting board. Continue to cook dark meat about 40 minutes more. Transfer dark meat to cutting board and let cool at least 10 minutes. Remove skin and bones and discard. Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Meanwhile, discard thyme and bay leaf. Add onion, celery, and carrot and cook over medium-low heat, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a bare simmer and stirring occasionally, until just barely tender, about 5 minutes. Add egg noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until just al dente, about 5 minutes more.
  5. Stir in chicken and pepper; season with remaining 2 tsp. salt, as needed.
  6. Divide soup among bowls. Top with parsley and more pepper.

Original recipe can be found at delish here!

Recipe of the Week: Chicken Pot Pie Soup

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 40 MINUTES
YIELD: 6

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
  • 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 ounces baby bella mushrooms, diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced into small chunks
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch

Directions:

  1. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the olive oil or ghee to the pot and then add the diced chicken. Cook for four to six minutes until the chicken is cooked through and is no longer pink. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. Add the diced onion, diced celery, carrots, garlic, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for two to three minutes until the onions begin to become translucent.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, dried thyme, sage, salt, pepper, and bay leaves to the pot and stir until well combined.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and coconut milk. Stir until combined and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Stir in the arrowroot starch. The soup should thicken as the arrowroot starch is stirred in.
  6. Add the chicken back to the soup and stir in the frozen peas. Cook the soup for 5-10 more minutes until the chicken and peas are heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories Per Serving: 460
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrate: 35g
Protein: 33g

Original recipe from All the Healthy Things can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE

PREP TIME: 25 MINS
COOK TIME: 20 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 45 MINS
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

PIE FILLING:

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 small green pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or dried herb of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water

SWEET POTATO TOPPING:

  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (~6 cups cubed)
  • 1 tablespoons butter (may substitute ghee or coconut oil for Whole30)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375*
  2. In a medium skillet (we recommend using a 10-inch cast iron skillet so that you can cook everything in the skillet), over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, chopped carrots, onions, peppers, mushrooms and minced garlic.
  3. Cook on medium heat until carrots are soft, about 12-15 minutes. Begin making the topping while the meat filling cooks.
  4. Once the carrots are soft, stir in tomato paste, water, seasonings, salt and pepper.
  5. For the topping: Steam or bake (at 375*) the sweet potatoes until fork tender. Then add all of the topping ingredients to a food processor (or blender) and process until smooth. NOTE: If using white potatoes, we recommend mashing them by hand rather than blending to prevent them from getting pasty.
  6. Final step: Top the meat filling with the sweet potato mash. If you’re not using a oven-safe 10-inch cast iron skillet, transfer the meat filling to a casserole dish or 9×9 inch baking dish and top the meat filling with the sweet potato mash. Dash with sea salt and chili powder.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and serve.

 

 

SERVING SIZE: 1/4 OF RECIPE

CALORIES: 395

FAT: 16g, CARBOHYDRATES: 40g, FIBER: 8g, PROTEIN: 26g

 

 

Original recipe from The Real Food RDs can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Bursting with flavor and easy to make, this chicken soup recipe with sun-dried tomatoes is perfect for a healthy week night dinner. It takes only 5 minutes to throw into the slow cooker and you have an amazing soup ready for dinner!

YIELD: 4 servings
PREP TIME: 5 min
COOK TIME: 4 hours
INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (or chicken thighs)
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3-4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
  • Optional: Tortilla strips, sliced avocado, and shredded cheddar for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. In the bottom your slow cooker, layer the onion and garlic. Add the chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 3 cups chicken stock.

2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 6-7 hours. Once cooked, shred the chicken using two forks. Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

3. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy! Top with tortilla chips, avocado, cheese and cilantro.

 

Original recipe from Eating Well 101 can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Chocolate Spinach Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutesgreen muffin
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 224 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 very ripe medium bananas
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or sub honey)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups packed fine blanched almond flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder (or sub unsweetened cocoa powder)
  • ½ cup rolled oats, gluten free if desired (or sub 1/4 cup oat flour)
  • 3 tablespoons hemp hearts (or sub chia seeds)
  • 3 cups organic spinach
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips, plus more for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners and spray the inside of the liners with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Add the bananas, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla to a high powered blender and blend until completely smooth. Next add in the almond flour, cacao powder, oats, hemp hearts, spinach, baking soda and salt; blend until smooth. The batter may be thick, so you might have to use a spatula to push the ingredients down, and blend again. Once the batter is smooth, stir in ? cup chocolate chips (do not blend).
  3. Scoop or pour batter into prepared muffin liners. Top with a few chocolate chips on each muffin. Bake for 22-27 mins or until the tester comes out clean. When they come out of the oven, sprinkle with a little sea salt. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy! Makes 12 muffins. I love serving these warm with a dollop of nut butter on top.

Nutrition:

Calories: 224 for 1 muffin
Fat: 14.2g
Carbohydrates: 19.7g
Protein: 8.3g

 

Original recipe from Ambitious Kitchen can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Kale & Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast

This Kale and Sweet Potato Stuffed Turkey Breast is perfect for small holiday feast. A boneless turkey breast is loaded with caramelized onions, kale, & sweet potato, then baked in the oven in just about an hour.

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3-4 lb. boneless turkey breast roast
  • 2-½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 medium onions, halved and sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium (12 oz.) sweet potato, peeled and diced fine
  • 3 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
  • 6 sage leaves
  • 1 tablespoon dijon
  • 2-¼ cup chicken or turkey broth, divided
  • 1/2 bunch (2 cups) kale, cleaned, removed from stem and sliced thin

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Place turkey breast side down on a cutting board. Carefully, slice parallel through the thickest part of the breast, but not all the way through. Unfold the turkey so it lays flat. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the turkey is of uniform ¾” thickness. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or up to 24 in the refrigerator. If its brined and refrigerated make sure to bring it back to room temperature before baking.
  2. Meanwhile, make filling: Heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 25 minutes. Add in butter, garlic and sweet potato, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sweet potato is tender. Add in thyme, sage, dijon, ¼ cup broth and kale and cool until wilted down and all of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 and set aside a 9”x13” roasting pan.
  4. Pat the turkey breast dry. Spread the slightly cooled kale mixture into the middle of the breast, leaving a 1” border all around the edge of the breast. Starting with one short end that does not have the skin underneath, roll into a tight log and completely enclose the filling. Turn the now stuffed turkey breast seam side down and smooth over the skin in the middle of the breast as best as possible. Next tie up the stuffed breast with butcher’s twine evenly in 5 places. Place inside a roasting pan.
  5. Dry off the skin and rub all over with olive oil, salt and pepper and pour chicken/turkey broth in the bottom of the roasting pan.
  6. Bake, basting every 20 minutes, until it reaches 155º degrees with an instant read thermometer, about 60-70 minutes. Let rest, slightly covered for 10-15 minutes, to let the temperature continue to climb up to 165ºF.
  7. Slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

NUTRITION:

Servings: About 6

Calories 378

Fat 10g

Carbohydrate 17g

Protein 55g

 

 

Original recipe from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Winter Grain Salad

Makes 4 large meal salads or 6 side salads

Ingredients:

Wild Rice

  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Carrots

  • 1 pound carrots,* peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1?2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1?4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Lemon Dressing

  • 1?4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1?4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Salad

  • 1?3 cup raw pistachios, roughly chopped, or pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
  • 5 to 6 ounces baby arugula
  • 1?3 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins, preferably golden

 

Directions:

  1. To cook the wild rice: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the rinsed rice and continue boiling, reducing the heat as necessary to prevent overflow, until the rice is tender but still offers a light resistance to the bite, 40 to 55 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, drain the rice, and return it to the pot. Cover and let the rice rest for 10 minutes, then uncover and stir in the salt.
  2. To roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle them with the olive oil. Sprinkle the chili powder, cinnamon, and salt on top. Toss until the carrots are lightly coated in oil and spices. Arrange in a single layer and roast until they are caramelized on the edges and easily pierced through by a fork, 25 to 40 minutes, toss halfway through
  3. To make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to
  4. To prepare the salad: In a medium skillet, toast the chopped pistachios over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant and turning golden on the edges, 4 to 6 Set aside to cool.
  5. In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked wild rice and When you’re ready to serve, drizzle the mixture with just enough dressing to lightly coat the salad (you might have a little extra) and toss to combine. Arrange the roasted carrots down the center and sprinkle the toasted pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, and raisins on top. Serve immediately. This salad is best the day it’s prepared, but it keeps well, chilled, for 2 to 3 days.

 

Original recipe from Run Fast, Eat Slow can be found here!

Recipe of the Week: Fall Pumpkin Chili

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield:8-10

Butternut Squash Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 7 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 TB chili powder
  • 1 TB ground cumin
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3 TB tomato paste
  • 2 green + 1 orange/yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 (14 oz each) cans black beans, rinsed well and drained
  • 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • shredded cheddar cheese for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until hot. Add onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sugar, chili powder, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, oregano, and coriander. Stir to combine, 10 seconds.
  2. Add ground turkey to pot and sprinkle 1 tsp salt over it; cook/stir to break up into small pieces. When turkey is cooked through, add tomato paste and stir 30 seconds.
  3. Add bell peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, and broth. Scrape bottom of pan while stirring. Bring chili to a simmer; simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add beans and pumpkin puree. Bring chili back to a simmer for 15-20 min or until heated through. Remove from heat. Add additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm, with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

 

Original recipe from Chew Out Loud can be found here!