Easy & Healthy Meal Ideas
Strawberry Spinach Salad- Sweet and savory come together in this easy spinach salad. Naturally sweet strawberries, spinach, quinoa, feta, basil and avocado are dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. A perfect healthy lunch or light meal option. {Clean Eating, Gluten-free} Nothing screams summer more that a big colorful salad! Wait until you taste the combo…
“Immune Booster” Carrot Apple Juice- Fuel your body with immune boosting nutrients! Fresh carrot and apple juice with a hint of ginger can be made with or without a juicer.{Clean Eating} Want to rev up your immune system? Give your heart, skin, and muscles a little love? The nutrients in this vibrant fresh juice provides…
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas..it really doesn’t get much easier than this! Simply add 4 ingredients plus some seasoning to the slow cooker for a tasty one-pot dinner option your whole family will love. Since I first posted this recipe way back in 2015 these Easy Chicken Fajitas have been one of the most popular on Simple…
15 healthy and easy recipes that can be made with frozen foods and pantry staples. You’ll find fajitas and tacos, soups and chili’s, pastas, curries, easy chicken dishes and so much more. We are experiencing some unprecedented times in the USA and worldwide right now with the rise of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). How we shop,…
Simple Blueberry Overnight Oats- Are you always scrambling in the morning to put together a healthy breakfast? With just a few simple ingredients and few minutes prep time the night before, you’ll wake up to this delicious grab-and-go breakfast. Can be served warm or cold. (Hearty, Clean Eating, Easily Vegan) Overnight oats have changed my…
Sheet pan Mediterranean Chicken + Veggies- This quick and easy Mediterranean chicken dinner is packed with serious flavor, protein and healthy colorful veggies. Everything cooks on one sheet pan for easy clean-up. Ready in 30 mins. Perfect for Meal Prep. {Whole 30, Clean Eating, Low Carb, Grain-free} Chicken thighs and veggies ( bell peppers, onions,…
Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken- This healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken is SO easy to make and packed with flavor! Chicken thighs are marinated in zesty combo of lime, cilantro, olive oil, garlic and a few additional spices to ensure perfectly tender, juicy chicken every time! Summer is in full swing and it’s HOT! Really HOT I…
Mexican Watermelon Salad- The flavor combination of this salad is over the top summer delicious! Sweet juicy watermelon combined with crunchy jicama, cucumber, lime juice, cilantro, and finished off with slightly salty cojita cheese crumbles. Sprinkle with a dash of chili powder or cayenne for a punch of heat. Great for potlucks, BBQ’s , brunch,…
Strawberry Frozen Yogurt (with Honey Yogurt “Cream”) – Only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes prep time (easy, no-churn, no ice cream machine!) needed to make this healthy dessert. Only 78 cal/serving { Clean- eating, easily Vegan} With summer in full swing and daytime temperatures in crazy high ranges it’s exactly the right time for something…
Summer Melon & Prosciutto Salad – A quick and easy summer salad, showcasing ripe sweet cantaloupe and honeydew melon, mozzarella and prosciutto. Dressed with olive oil, lemon juice and a touch of honey, this sweet-meets-savory salad can be served as a side dish, a light meal or as an antipasti platter. Perfect for your July…
Three Bean Salad -Fresh green beans, garbanzo beans and kidney beans are tossed in a tasty lemon and dill dressing. A lighter and brighter version of the classic Three Bean Salad (this version has no sugar!) . A perfect side dish for your summer meals, BBQ’s, potlucks, 4th of July celebration etc. {Clean-eating, Vegan, Vegetarian} Many…
Healthy Lemon Bars- Indulge your sweet tooth! These easy to make Lemon Bars have a golden buttery shortbread crust , a custard -like filling with the perfect blend of sweetness and bright lemon flavor and a light dusting of powdered sugar. The best part? These Weight Watchers Lemon bars are only 100 cal/each (5 Smart…
Chopped Israeli Couscous Salad- Small pearl shaped pasta (Israeli couscous) combined with fresh cucumber, tomato, bell pepper,parsley and feta make a great light meal or side dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and a splash of lemon juice. Bonus! This healthy, bright, clean-eating salad can be whipped up in just a matter of…
Peach Caprese – OMG! Who knew the addition of a perfectly ripe summer peach and a drizzle of balsamic could transform the classic Italian caprese antipasta into a summertime WOW! Sweet summer peaches plus the classic caprese ingredients …vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh picked basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a…
Slow Cooker Carnitas Tacos- Let the crockpot do the work! Spice rubbed pork cooks long and slow ,until it’s so tender it’s falling off the bone! Shredded with two forks and a quick zap under the broiler gives the pork those authentic golden brown and crispy edges. Topped with a bright and flavorful corn salsa…
