SPICY CAULIFLOWER BITES

So we made this one a little different from the recipe in the FIXATE cookbook that goes with the 21 say fix meal plan but I like it because it adds crunch!

6 cups cauliflower florets

1/2 tsp sea salt, divided into two separate 1/4

1/2 cup hot pepper sauce

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1 Tbsp corn starch

2 tsp ground chili powder

1/4 tsp ground smoked paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

2 tbp organic grass fed butter

3 cups celery sticks (we chopped them)

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Place cauliflower on sheet and spray.  Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

While that is cooking combine hot sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch over low heat.  Add in spices and whisk to blend.  Heat mixture over med heat, stirring frequently until thickened (about 10 min).

Take cauliflower out of oven and pour sauce over it (while still on the baking sheet) then return to even for 5 min.

We mixed in the chopped celery but you don't have to. ENJOY it!! 

ZUCCHINI BOATS

I had a craving for tacos so I made this bad boy and damn was it delicious!  I did not want the carbs of the tortilla or hard shell so instead I used a zucchini!

Southwestern Spice Mix:

1/2 tsp paprika

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp cayenne (if wanted)

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp sea salt

Make ground turkey in a pan and when it is cooked, add as much of the spice mixture that you want. Set aside.

Cut the Zucchini lengthwise and hollow out the middle using a teaspoon. Set the boats aside.

Chop up the zucchini insides, saute in a pan with black beans (rinsed and dried), quinoa (already cooked), and corn (already cooked). Mix in some chopped tomatoes.  I added salt and pepper at this point.

Stuff the zucchini boats with the cooked mix and meat.  Cook in oven for about 15 minutes at 350 and put in the broiler for additional few minutes.   You can top with a dab of greek yogurt and a little shredded cheese if you wish!

For 21 day fixers: measure out a container of meat for 1 red, 1 yellow container which is the beans/quinoa/corn mix.  It is also 1 green for the zucchini!  ENJOY!

BEAN SALSA

This is the simplest bean salsa you will ever make!  Serve with pita chips, veggies, sweet potato chips...throw it on top of a salad...whatever you want!  OR just get a spoon and dive in!

Mix together 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 3 tablespoons greek yogurt. Then add in:
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion finely diced
1 avocado cut in chunks
2 tomatoes cut in chunks (I take the seeds out so it does not become liquidy)
2 cups frozen corn that is thawed and drained

Mix gently and season with salt and pepper.  ENJOY!!

CREAMY AVOCADO ZOODLES

Use a spiralizer to make zoodles out of 4 zucchini. Then saute them on the stove and add ground pepper (no oil) just a little cooking spray if the pan needs it.  I did it in 4 batches because I wanted to get some nice color on the "pasta"

Then for the sauce...which if you like fettuccine alfredo, this is right up your alley!
In a food processor blend together 1 medium ripe avocado, pepper and salt to taste, 1/4 cup fresh basil, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.  Blend until smooth.

Mix it all together and serve!  You can sprinkle just a little Parmesan cheese on top if you want (like a teaspoon).  Makes 4 servings.

21 Day fix: 1 green, 1 blue.

ENJOY this amazing meal!!

21 Day Fix Meal Plan for the week!

It has been a while since being home and meal prepping.  WOW have we not missed doing dishes!  A dishwasher is definitely on the MUST HAVE list when we start house hunting.

Very excited to be home after tons of traveling and have a fully stocked fridge.  New recipes on the menu including a homemade black bean burger, creamy avocado zoodles, and a bean salsa to top our salads with.  All 21 day fix approved!

 

Workouts will include a combination of body beast/ insanity max 30/ and some outdoor running!  We will have to find a place for an additional protein in our meal plan, which will most likely be another shake each day.  

Have a great week everyone!  And as always whenever you have meal plan questions or questions on workouts, shoot me an email at LynnG258@gmail.com.

JALAPENO POPPER TURKEY BURGER

Ingredients:

Burger:
1 lb ground turkey
1 medium egg white
1.5 tsp Italian spice
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp southwestern spice
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 cup whole wheat panko crumbs

Stuffing:
1/2 cup Tofutti cream cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp diced white onion
2 tbsp chopped jalapenos (but I am adding more next time!)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Mix the burger ingredients together in 1 bowl and the stuffing ingredients together in a separate bowl.

Make 8 patties out of the burger mix.  Top 4 of them with some of the stuffing mix.  Then top with another patty.  Make sure to seal in the stuffing mixture.

It will make 4 burgers total.  Throw them on the grill about 5 minutes per side or in a 400 degree oven.  You can even do it stove top if you want!

21 day fixers: 1 RED, 1 BLUE, 1 YELLOW (if you use the bun!) ...technically cream cheese is not on the fix but hey this one time, I say it is ok!

ENJOY!!

HOLIDAY SURVIVAL!!

Holidays are for sure hard to stay on track with health and fitness goals.  There are tons of food around at any party you go to, not much movement besides walking around talking to people, and most likely not much healthy options on the food menu either.  My tips to stay on track today:

1.       Bring a HEALTHY appetizer that you know you can have and not feel guilty about

2.       Bring your OWN SNACKS.  It is a great way to start getting people talking about what you are doing with beachbody, nutrition, workouts and why. Let them know that the 21 day fix nutrition plan is all about and how the 30 workouts are!

3.       Have a SHAKE before you go to the party or a serving of protein in order to fill you up and not be tempted by all the crap food!

4.       Be ACTIVE!  Run around and play with the kids, take a dip in the pool, play outdoor games that involve moving. Don’t just let yourself sit there! And if you have time, get your morning 30 minute workout in!

5.       HELP OUT!  With set up, getting other people plates, clean up.  Extra hidden calorie burn right there!

6.       Drink plenty of WATER!  There are sure to be lots of high calorie beverages.  If you must have an alcoholic one, choose vodka and seltzer.

7.       Do NOT wear loose fitting clothing.  Dress to impress so you see how hard you have worked to get to where you are on your fitness journey.

8.       Recognize when you are full! Do not linger around the food tables picking all day.  Have a meal, eat, and move along!

9.       BE CONFIDENT!  Don’t worry about what other people think with your healthy choices.  Fill that plate up with veggies, protein, and the good food choices to fuel that body!

10.   HAVE FUN! It is a holiday so be sure to celebrate with family and friends!

It is easy to give into temptation but the guilt the next day is not work it.  The powerful feeling of saying NO to bad choices makes you feel so good afterwards.  STAY ON TRACK. BE GOOD, BE HEALTHY! HAPPY 4^TH OF JULY!