So my overall goal is to get healthy. To do this I have to learn to eat better so today I have decided to give three new recipes to try in the next two weeks. I tend to struggle with eating meat because honestly I have never really enjoyed it however a lot of my problems are that I never meet my protein number and that for sure affects other habits.
So first meal is:
Creamy Broccoli Chicken Shells and Cheese - The reason I chose this one is because it includes my favorite meal...Mac and Cheese. I wanted to make this not so healthy meal a bit healthier for me and add a bit more protein in it.
Ingredients
9 ounce large shell pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded into small bites size pieces
12 oz broccoli florets, diced into small bite size pieces
2 1/2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups low fat milk
6 oz Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
Directions:
1. Boil pasta according to directions listed on package adding broccoli dring the last 3-4 minutes of boiling drain well
2. Meanwhile, in a pot melt butter over medium heat then stir in flour. Cook mixture stirring constantly for one minute. While whisking vigorously, slowly add in milk, then season with onion, powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium high cook minute then add in cheddar and Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add drained pasta and broccoli and chicken and toss to evenly coat. As it sits it will thicken, you can also use extra sharp cheddar.
Found this Recipe at : http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/09/creamy-broccoli-chicken-shells-cheese/
Second Recipe- I choose this one because after looking up the facts of protein in pork chops I knew this meal was very high in protein and definitely wanted to try to fit it into my meals!
Pork Chops in Beer
Ingredients:
2 Cups of Ketchup
12 fl oz can of bottle beer
3/4 cup brown sugar packed
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2 In medium bowl combine ketchup brown sugar and beer. Mix well and pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish. place pork chops over this mixture in the dish.
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for one hour or internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees.
Found Recipe at : http://www.kitchme.com/recipes/pork-chops-in-beer?invite=29ot-p
Third Recipe- I choose this recipe because of the fish. I really wanted to find a new meal where I could add fish to it because it is one type of meat that I do like but tend to miss out on.
Sweet & Spicy Tilapia
Ingredients
- 4 6oz Tilapia Loins
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon local honey
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- cooking spray
Directions
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange tilapia loins in a single layer and set aside. Combine orange juice, lime juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, cumin, pepper and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Pour over tilapia and let rest 15 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Pour the marinade into a small bowl and set aside. Place baking dish with tilapia under the broiler and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until fish flakes and is done to your liking. Remove and drizzle the marinade over the fish and serve immediately.
Found this Recipe - http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2013/03/sweet-spicy-tilapia.html
So the goal is to get these three meals tried at least once over the next two weeks. Tonight I am doing the First Meal and I can't wait! Feel free to join me here and let me know what you thought of these meals!
