A re you in a “March slump”? Along with January and February, March is among the least productive months of the year. But you certainly don’t want to fall behind on your goals, and you need the right food to power you through it! Here are a few easy meal ideas to keep you fueled with veggies and proteins. EASY PEASY FISH TACOS Corn Tortillas + Fish Sticks + Southwestern Slaw Mix Prepare your fish sticks and Southwestern slaw according to the package, then put it all on a warm corn tortilla. Ta-da! Most Southwestern slaws come with a creamy dressing that you can put on top as a “crema.” Of course, you’ll want to opt for healthier brands on your fish sticks — a light breading on your fish prepared in a heart-healthy oil (canola, sunflower, coconut) is best! 3 EASY, HEALTHY MEALS —WITH ONLY 3 ITEMS!
PESTO ROASTED SAUSAGE AND VEGGIES Any Chicken Sausage + Frozen Veggie Mix + A Jar of Pesto
Heat your oven to 450 degrees F. Take out your favorite chicken sausages and slice them all. Place your sliced sausages and frozen veggie mix onto a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, black pepper, salt, then mix together. Roast for 15 minutes or until the sausage is warmed and the veggies are cooked through and crisped to your liking.
LEMONY ROASTED SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS Frozen Shrimp + Frozen
ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED MOZZARELLA PIZZETTES
Asparagus Spears + 3 Meyer Lemons (or 2 Large Lemons)
INGREDIENTS
Heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Next — and this is important — defrost the shrimp and pat dry! You want to get rid of the excess moisture on the shrimp beforehand so it can roast well.
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1 lb prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, divided into 6 equal portions 12 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
mozzarella cheese
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1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves, torn
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1/4 tsp salt
Zest of 1 orange
Slice two Meyer lemons (or one large lemon) very thin,
1 cup shredded smoked
DIRECTIONS
removing any seeds, and create a layer of lemon slices on your rimmed baking sheet. On top of
1. Preheat oven to 500 F and ensure there are two racks in your oven. 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, stretch each piece of dough into a 7-by-3-inch oval and arrange evenly on the pan. 3. On a second baking sheet, toss asparagus with oil and 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place dough on top rack and asparagus on bottom and bake for 3 minutes. 5. Remove both trays from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the dough, then top with asparagus and scallions. 6. Return pizzettes to oven and bake until the crusts' edges are golden, about 8–10 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and orange zest before serving.
your lemons, place shrimp and asparagus spears onto the tray.
Drizzle with olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Roast for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway, until the shrimp is pink and opaque. After it’s done roasting, cut another lemon in half and squeeze over the tray before serving. Now you don’t have to slow down just because you don’t know what to make for lunch or dinner. We hope these meal ideas help you eat healthier while keeping up with your productive lifestyle!
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