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Meatless Monday in a SNAP!

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This one came out of nowhere, but was a huge hit in the flavor department! All you’ll need is a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes time, and your one-pan, warm and tasty, nutritious and delicious dish is served! Did I mention that it happens to be vegetarian, vegan, dairy, soy, and gluten free? Just sayin’…in case you care about that sorta thing. Best of all, it’s ready in a snap!

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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas (could also use 1/2 cup cooked quinoa)
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (coconut oil would work as well)
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos (soy-free soy sauce alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

Directions:

Turn stove on medium and heat pan with sesame oil, chickpeas, and snap peas. After a few minutes, stir and add hemp seeds, coconut aminos, tumeric, and curry powder. Continue to cook until peas and beans begin to brown slightly (or until desired.) Turn off heat and serve…easy as that!

One Healthy Breakdown: Nothin’ but lean, green, plant protEIN!

Hot and Hearty Turkey Chili

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It’s chilly out there, people! The best way to warm up in here is some hot and hearty chili that happens to be loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor. It’s light enough to eat for days, tasty enough to share with friends, hearty enough to satisfy, and easy enough to make on a whim! This just may be the perfect snow day meal. Get ready, it’s chilly chili time.

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Ingredients: (makes 6 servings)

  • 1 package lean ground turkey (usually ~1.5lbs – can substitute ground beef or chicken as well)
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • dash of salt
  • dash of black pepper
  • dash of red pepper flakes
  • dash of cayenne pepper

Cook turkey on medium heat in pan with olive oil and onions. Cook until barely pink (do not overcook.) Add turkey and all other ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil and stir. Cover pot and lower heat to low/simmer for 30-45 minutes. Serve in a pretty bowl and enjoy! Eat plain or feel free to top with sliced avocado, a dallop of plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of cheese, or nutritional yeast.

One Healthy Breakdown: what’s better than hot, hearty, and healthy?!