Monday, January 12, 2015

Week 2 2015

I hope you enjoy this week's meal plan!




Meal 1 Eggplant and Bacon Wrapped Chicken Rolls                  
2lbs (ABOUT 8-10) boneless skinless thighs (pounded thin)     
2TBS EVOO                      
1 eggplant sliced lengthwise in 8-10 even pieces           
8-10 slices bacon Tony’s or Cajun seasoning to taste

Heat a large non stick skillet to medium heat. Add 1 TBS EVOO and slices of eggplant. Cook 3-4 minutes each side, just enough to soften but not brown (you want it pliable because you will be wrapping the chicken with it). Work in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan. Set eggplant aside. Sprinkle chicken with desired amount of Cajun seasoning (we use tony’s or just sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper and cayenne for a low salt version). Add another TBS EVOO and cook chicken 5 minutes each side. Remove and set aside. Next you will assemble rolls. Lay one slice of bacon down, then place eggplant slice on top, then place one thigh on top of eggplant. Roll it as tight as you can. You may use toothpicks to hold it together if you want. Bake in oven set to 375 for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Serve with side of choice (salad would be great!)  

Meal 2 Fish in a Bag                                                                 
1 piece of fish (tilapia, salmon, tuna, whatever) handful of spinach/kale/bok choy or green of your choice
1tsp sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
 1 TBS coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
1 TBS white wine
1 clove garlic crushed
small piece of ginger grated
1tsp lime juice
Spread a large piece of foil on a flat surface. Fold edges up  so liquids don’t run off. Place greens on top of fish. Mix all ingredients together and pour over fish. Repeat for however many pieces of fish you have. Bake 10-20 minutes at 400.
Meal 3 Coconut Crusted Chicken Patties                                           
1LB ground chicken (or boneless skinless chicken run through the food processor)                            
1 egg yolk    
1 tsp onion powder                  
¼ tsp each garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper                  
½ + 1/3 c almond flour
 ½ c shredded unsweetened coconut                                  
½ c coconut oil                        
salt and pepper to taste 
Preheat oven to 375. In a bowl, combine ½ c almond flour, coconut, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine ground chicken, 1/3 c almond flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika salt and pepper and egg yolk. In saute pan melt coconut over med-high heat. Take about 2 TBS mixture and roll into ball. Coat with flour mix and then flatten into patty. Cook 3-4 min each side. Transfer to pan and cook in oven 5 minutes.





Meal 4 Dirty Quinoa                                                            
 1lb ground beef
1 TBS EVOO
1 onion diced
1 celery diced
1 bell pepper diced 
4 cloves garlic minced
2 c uncooked quinoa
4 c chicken  broth
1 bay leaf
Salt Pepper and Cayenne to taste 
a few shakes of hot sauce
Season ground beef with salt, pepper and cayenne and hot sauce. Cook in a large saucepan with a lid. Set aside. Add EVOO to pan and cook onion, celery, bell pepper until beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook additional 2 minutes. Add quinoa, ground beef, broth and bay leaf. Boil and simmer covered 30 minutes or until liquid absorbed. Season with salt & pepper and serve
Meal 5 Cauliflower Chowder                                                
 4 slices bacon
2 TBS butter
4 cloves garlic crushed
2 celery diced
2 carrots diced
1 onion diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 can coconut milk
1 bay leaf
1 head cauliflower chopped
alt and pepper to taste




In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside making sure to keep the drippings in the pot. Add butter, garlic, onion, carrots and celery. Cook until tender. Stir in cauliflower and bay leaf. Stir occasionally for 3-5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, coconut milk. Bring o boil and reduce heat. Simmer about 15 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Using an immersion blender, puree into desired consistency. Add chopped bacon and serve.
Meal 6 Honey Barbecue Pork Chops                                             
 6 center cut boneless pork chops
 ¼ cup EVOO divided
1 onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
4oz can tomato paste
 ½ cup honey
 ¾ cup cider vinegar
 1 tsp salt divided
1 tsp pepper divided
Heat 2 TBS EVOO in small saucepan over med heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, honey and vinegar. Simmer 8 minutes. Transfer mixture to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Season with ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Heat remaining EVOO in skillet. Season pork with remaining salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes each side or until done. Serve with sauce on top.

Meal 7 Cock Pot Mexican Chicken Chili (FREEZER MEAL)                   
1 shredded rotisserie chicken                 
2 c black beans
3-4 chopped zucchini or squash                     
5 c broth    
2 c salsa      
1 chopped onion      
1 chopped bell pepper
2 chopped carrots         
1 pack taco seasoning

Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag and freeze until you are ready to use. Write on the bag: cook low 7 hours in crock pot.

Shopping List: (Does not include sides since you can decide what sides you want)

Meat:                                                                                     
2lbs (about 8-10) boneless skinless chicken thighs     
How ever many pieces of fish of your choice (we buy a frozen individually packed salmon from sams)             
1LB ground chicken       
1LB ground beef    
1 pack bacon
6 Center cut boneless pork chops    
1 rotisserie chicken

Produce:  
1 inch piece ginger      
lime juice       
4 onions
2 pods garlic         
1 eggplant                 
1 head cauliflower           
 4 carrots             
3-4 zucchini or squash                 
celery       
2 bell pepper (red is the sweetest but any color is fine) 
1 bag of fresh spinach, kale, or greens of choice  
ginger

Canned:  
6 cans chicken broth   
1 4oz can tomato paste
1 can coconut milk

Pantry:          
1 package unsweetened shredded coconut     
quinoa    
black beans

Dairy: 
Eggs    
Butter

Staples: (things you probably already have on hand and will use often, especially if you are using this meal planning service free to you)   
Honey     
Hot Sauce                                       
Apple Cider Vinegar     
Coconut Aminos (this is a soy free “soy sauce”)     
Sesame Oil   EVOO (extra virgin olive oil; “first cold press” NOT LITE)
Almond Flour/Meal     
White Wine   

Seasonings (again you probably already have these on hand and will use them often)                                    
Tony’s or Cajun seasoning     
Salt      
Pepper      
Cayenne Pepper    
Paprika   
Onion Powder   
Garlic Powder   
Taco Seasoning    (You can get all of these at Walmart or any store for that matter)











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