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August 26, 2019
Houston’s Veggie Burger
This is a veggie burger that even hearty meat-eaters will love! Made with beans, oats, brown rice, beets and a whole lot of spices, this veggie burger is a real crowd pleaser.
Veggie Burger
If you love my black bean burger you’ll love this homemade Houston’s Restaurant copycat recipe! This is by far one of the best veggie burgers out there! Even meat eaters order this burger at Houston’s, it’s just that good.
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August 24, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 26-September 1)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.
Weekly Meal Plan
I added some of my family’s favorite recipes to the meal plan this week such as Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe, Chicken Parmesan and Picadillo.
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (8/26)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5)* and a peach (0)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Zucchini “Meatballs” (5) with 1 cup whole wheat spaghetti (5) and a green salad (2)*
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,070**
TUESDAY (8/27)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a plum (0)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 906**
WEDNESDAY (8/28)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a peach (0)
L: LEFTOVER Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe (8)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 22, Calories 980**
THURSDAY (8/29)
B: Petite Crustless Quiche (5) and a plum (0)
L: LEFTOVER Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Thai Basil Chicken (1) with ¾ cup jasmine rice (4) and 1 cup steamed broccoli (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19, Calories 1,082**
FRIDAY (8/30)
B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) and an apple (0)
D: Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls (6) (recipe x 2 for a family of 4)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 12, Calories 944**
SATURDAY (8/31)
B: Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread (5) and 1 cup cantaloupe (0)
L: Classic Egg Salad (3) on 1 slice whole grain bread (3) and 8 carrot sticks (0)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 516**
SUNDAY (9/1)
B: Yogurt Waffles (4) with ½ cup mixed berries (0) and 1 tablespoon maple syrup (3)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) (recipe x 4) and an apple (0)
D: Chicken Parmesan (4) (½ recipe) with 1 ½ cups zucchini noodles (0)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 968**
*Make quiche Sunday night, if desired. Green salad includes 4 cups romaine, 2 scallions, ½ cup each: tomatoes,
cucumber, chickpeas and 2 tablespoons light vinaigrette
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
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August 22, 2019
Air Fried Shishito Peppers
Air Fried Shishito Peppers come out charred and blistered with the air fryer, which uses much less oil! A squeeze of lemon over the top and they are delicious!
Air Fried Shishito Peppers
Blistered Shishito peppers are usually stir-fried in a wok or skillet. Since you’re using less oil in the air fryer, these are much healthier, less messy and so easy!
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August 21, 2019
Burma Superstar Chicken Dal Curry
Chicken Dal Curry is a comforting Burmese stew made with yellow lentils, chicken, ginger, turmeric, curry and spices.
Chicken Dal Curry
Although I don’t want summer to end, I am looking forward to more braised dishes and stews. This dish satisfies both my cravings for curry and chicken stew, combining two of my favorite comfort foods. More comfort food chicken recipes I also love, Chicken Coconut Curry, Filipino Chicken Adobo, and Instant Pot Latin Chicken Stew with Corn.
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August 20, 2019
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls made with chunks of fresh tuna, avocado, cucumbers, spicy mayo, scallions cut on the bias served on a bed of steamed rice – YES please!!
Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl
My poke bowl obsession runs as deep as my sushi obsession and I am not alone! In the past year or two, New York has exploded with poke bowl restaurants from the NYC to the end of Long Island. But the great news, it’s just as easy to make from scratch! More recipes like this spicy tuna poke bowl you may like are Ahi Poke Bowls with Mango, California Shrimp Stacks and California Spicy Crab Stuffed Avocados.
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August 19, 2019
Basil Oil
Making basil oil is so simple, trust me you’ll want to drizzle it all over your chicken, fish, tomatoes, vegetables or with some crusty bread!
Basil Olive Oil
Every summer my garden is overflowing with fresh basil which we often use in tomato salad, pesto, bruschetta, or to make this simple basil oil that’s delicious on EVERYTHING!! And because it’s just 5 ingredients – extra virgin olive oil, garlic and basil, salt and crushed red pepper flakes – it’s naturally dairy-free, Whole30 approved and vegan.
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August 17, 2019
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (August 19-August 25)
A free 7-day flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers SmartPoints®.
This week we have Lighter Eggplant Parmesan, Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce, and Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos on the meal plan, to name a few. Also don’t miss the Skinnytaste by Vremi Air Fryer and Air Fryer Cookbook giveaway on Instagram this week. Ends August 20th.
If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!
Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2019! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (8/19)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup strawberries (0)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce* (8)
D: Lighter Eggplant Parmesan (4) (½ recipe) with 1 ½ wedges Vegan Caesar Salad (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 17, Calories 986**
TUESDAY (8/20)
B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (3) and 1
teaspoon honey (1)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8)
D: Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos (9)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 21, Calories 1,003**
WEDNESDAY (8/21)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and 1 cup strawberries (0)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8)
D: LEFTOVER Madison’s Favorite Beef Tacos***(6) over 2 cups Romaine (0) with Zesty Avocado Cilantro
Buttermilk Dressing (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 863**
THURSDAY (8/22)
B: 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt (0) with a sliced peach (0), 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (3) and 1
teaspoon honey (1)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8)
D: Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20, Calories 1,026**
FRIDAY (8/23)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and 1 piece whole grain toast (3)
L: Chicken Club Lettuce Wrap Sandwich (5) and an apple (0)
D: Tuna Noodle Casserole (7)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 16, Calories 985**
SATURDAY (8/24)
B: Easy Bagel (3) (recipe x 2) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and an orange (0)
L: Barbeque Chicken Quesadilla (5) (recipe x 4)
D: DINNER OUT!
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 11, Calories 599**
SUNDAY (8/25)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 strips bacon (2), 1 egg (0) and an orange (0)
L: Summer Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad with Creamy Buttermilk Dijon Dressing (3)
D: Sloppy Joes (2) on a whole wheat bun (3) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle™ SP 15, Calories 803**
*Prep Sunday night, if desired.
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
***Omit taco shells.
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August 14, 2019
BLT Roll Ups with Turkey and Avocado
Easy BLT Roll Ups with Turkey and Avocado are delicious and perfect for school lunch.
These pinwheels are delicious, filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato plus lean turkey and avocado all rolled in a tortilla. Of course, you can easily modify them to suit your children’s palate. Created in partnership with ALDI.
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August 13, 2019
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe
Orecchiette with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe uses chicken sausage in place of pork and a whole lot of garlic! This lightened up version will not disappoint!!
Orecchiette pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe is one of my FAVORITE Italian pasta dishes! The combination of the slightly bitter broccoli rabe combined with the garlic, red pepper flakes, Parmigiano Reggiano and sausage makes my taste buds do the happy dance!! If you’ve never had it, step out of your comfort zone and give it a try.
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August 12, 2019
Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze
Healthy Air Fryer Salmon with Maple Soy Glaze is delicious, and ready in minutes!
Air Fryer Salmon
I’m obsessed with this air fryer salmon because it truly is so quick and delicious! The Skinnytaste by Vremi air fryer has replaced my oven for making salmon because it comes out perfectly juicy in minutes. Another salmon recipe I love in the air fryer that is on constant rotation in my house is this Basil Parmesan Salmon.
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