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February 1, 2018
Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)
These easy tostones also known as patacones or fried green plantains are made healthier in the air fryer. No deep frying, just a few spritzes of olive oil for a crispy, delicious appetizer or side dish.
Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains)
Tostones are a staple in Latin American countries and the Caribbean. With a Latin mom, I grew up eating tostones and always loved them. As a kid I would help her smash them before they went back in the oil for a second time. I still can’t resist them if we go out for Latin food, or if I find myself at my Moms house with a plate of them in front of me.
January 29, 2018
Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup was always a favorite growing up, so easy, made with just 5 ingredients!
Dad’s Creamy Cauliflower Soup
I am re-sharing this recipe in honor of my Dad who passed away Friday. I am heartbroken to lose such a great man, but have comfort knowing he is finally resting in peace. My Dad loved to cook, making many of the dishes he cooked for us will bring back the memories of our childhood and the love we felt from him.
January 27, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 29-February 4)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Hope everyone is enjoying these meal plans! I’ve been incorporating more meal prep dishes into the meal plan, meals you can make on the weekend so they are ready for the week. If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!
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 (1/29)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Cream of Zucchini Soup (1) with 2 Easy Garlic Knots (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 832*
TUESDAY (1/30)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: Cobb Salad in a Jar with Buttermilk Ranch (5)
D: Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) with 2 corn tortillas (3) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 919*
WEDNESDAY (1/31)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) with 2 corn tortillas (3) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu (5) with Roasted Asparagus (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 832*
THURSDAY (2/1)
B: Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Egg Bake (4)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) with 2 corn tortillas (3) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1) and 1 ounce (about 18) baked tortilla chips (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 957*
FRIDAY (2/2)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with ½ cup blueberries (0) and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Pork Carnitas (3) with 2 corn tortillas (3) and 1 ounce avocado (1)
D: Shrimp Cakes (7) with Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 836*
SATURDAY (2/3)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 tablespoons light cream cheese (3) and an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili (0) with 1 tablespoon light sour cream (1)
D: Dinner Out!
Totals: Freestyle Points 7, Calories 563*
SUNDAY (2/4)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 strips bacon (2), 1 egg (0) and an orange (0)
L: Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (7)
D: Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf (7) with Creamy Cauliflower Puree (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 20, Calories 955*
*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.
January 22, 2018
Easy Garlic Knots
These soft, garlicky knots taste just like your favorite pizzeria’s garlic knots, but made from scratch using my easy yeast-free bagel dough recipe (just flour, Greek yogurt, baking powder and salt).
Easy Garlic Knots
No need to wait for the dough to rise, no fancy mixer required, just mix it, roll and bake, they are so good fresh out of the oven (or air fryer)! Great served with a salad, a bowl of soup, or serve them with marinara as an appetizer!
January 20, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 22-January 28)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Hope everyone is enjoying these meal plans! I’ve been incorporating more meal prep dishes into the meal plan, meals you can make on the weekend so they are ready for the week. If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible 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. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a 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!
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!
Meal Prep:
I chose this Easy Shredded Chicken Harissa for lunch this week to make ahead which you can store in individual Tupperware or meal prep bowls (see notes below for the one I’ve been using). An alternative recipe could be this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad if you want more options. Make it on the weekend and pack it so you can grab and go!
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 22-January 28)
MONDAY (1/22)
B: Hummus Avocado Toast (6) and a mandarin orange (0)
L: Easy Shredded Chicken Harissa (2) with ⅓ cup chickpeas (0), 1 cup cubed cucumbers (0) and Skinny Tzatziki (0)
D: Loaded Vegetarian Baked Sweet Potatoes (8) with 1 ounce avocado (1)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 968*
TUESDAY (1/23)
B: Hummus Avocado Toast (6) and a mandarin orange (0)
L: Easy Shredded Chicken Harissa (2) with ⅓ cup chickpeas (0), 1 cup cubed cucumbers (0) and Skinny Tzatziki (0)
D: 2 Skinny Chicken Enchiladas (8) with 1 ounce avocado (1) and Mexican Cauliflower “Rice” (1)
Totals: Smart Points 18, Calories 1,107*
WEDNESDAY (1/24)
B: Hummus Avocado Toast (6) and a mandarin orange (0)
L: Easy Shredded Chicken Harissa (2) with ⅓ cup chickpeas (0), 1 cup cubed cucumbers (0) and Skinny Tzatziki (0)
D: Giant Turkey Meatball Parmesan (6) with Easy Garlic Broccolini (1)
Totals: Smart Points 15, Calories 933*
THURSDAY (1/25)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0) with whole wheat toast (2) and ½ pink grapefruit (0)
L: Easy Shredded Chicken Harissa (2) with ⅓ cup chickpeas (0), 1 cup cubed cucumbers (0) and Skinny Tzatziki (0)
D: Kalyn’s Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (5)
Totals: Smart Points 9, Calories 844*
FRIDAY (1/26)
B: 2 hard-boiled eggs (0) and ½ pink grapefruit (0)
L: LEFTOVER Kalyn’s Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (5) and an apple (0)
D: Blackened Fish Tacos with Cabbage Mango Slaw (4) with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower “Rice” (1)
Totals: Smart Points 10, Calories 869*
SATURDAY (1/27)
B: Red Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole (0) and a mandarin orange (0)
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5) and an apple (0)
D: DINNER OUT!!
Totals: Smart Points 5, Calories 439*
SUNDAY (1/28)
B: Skillet Sweet Potato Chicken Hash (3) and a mandarin orange (0)
L: Spicy California Shrimp Stack (5) and an apple (0)
D:Mini Turkey Meatball Vegetable Soup (4) with a green salad (0)**and 2 tablespoons Low-Fat Buttermilk Ranch (1)
Totals: Smart Points 13, Calories 962*
*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.
**Green salad includes 5 cups romaine, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, 2 scallions and ½ ounce shaved parmesan
January 18, 2018
Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
The best tasting, moist turkey meatloaf stuffed with cheddar cheese, spinach and rolled, jelly roll style topped with a ketchup based glaze.
Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
We love turkey meatloaf for dinner, it’s total comfort food. Using turkey in place of beef in your meatloaf lightens it up and it’s delicious! Stuffing it with cheese and spinach – total game changer!!
January 17, 2018
Cauliflower Rice (Arancini) Balls
These Italian Cauliflower Rice Balls (Arancini) are made with cauliflower in place of rice! Lower in carbs and baked or made in the air fryer!
Cauliflower Rice (Arancini) Balls
I love Italian rice balls, which are traditionally filled with rice, sausage and cheese, rolled into balls, breaded and fried. My lighter versions swaps the rice for cauliflower and rather than frying, I made them in my air fryer or oven!
January 15, 2018
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These creamy Mashed Potatoes come out perfect in the Instant Pot, and are made in a fraction of the time it takes to make on the stove!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
January 13, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 15-January 21)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Hope everyone is enjoying these meal plans! I am sharing another free 7-day flexible meal plan (you can see my previous meal plans here)! This is just a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
To make it easy for you, we’ve included a more 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.
Also, if you’re on Facebook and want to join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’ve been enjoying all the bagels I see people making this week!
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.
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!
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (January 15-January 21)
MONDAY (1/15)
B: Egg, Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4) with ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: Protein, Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars (6) MAKE AHEAD!
D: Instant Pot Tomato Basil Soup (5) with 2 ounces multi-grain baguette (3)
Totals: Smart Points 18, Calories 808 *
TUESDAY (1/16)
B: Egg, Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4) with ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: Protein, Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars (6)
D: Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1), ¾ cup brown rice (5)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 875*
WEDNESDAY (1/17)
B: Egg, Tomato and Scallion Sandwich (4) with ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1), ¾ cup brown rice (5)
D: Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms (7) with Crispy Sweet Potato Fries (3)
Totals: Smart Points 20, Calories 1,124*
THURSDAY (1/18)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with 1 sliced banana (0), 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (3), and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1), and ¾ cup brown rice (5)
D: Cuban Picadillo (3) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Smart Points 20, Calories 1,170*
FRIDAY (1/19)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with 1 sliced banana (0), 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (3), and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: Crockpot Santa Fe Chicken (0) with 1 ounce avocado (1), and ¾ cup brown rice (5)
D: Cajun Shrimp in Foil (4) with Roasted Cauliflower Rice (2)
Totals: Smart Points 16, Calories 1,145*
SATURDAY (1/20)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese (2) and ½ cup strawberries (0)
L: Air-Fryer Beef Empanadas* (5)
D: Dinner Out!
Totals: Smart Points 11, Calories 428*
SUNDAY (1/21)
B: Easy Bagel (3) with 1 egg (0), 1 slice deli ham (1) and ½ cup strawberries (0)
L: Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos (5)
D: Chunky Beef, Cabbage and Tomato Soup* (3) with a green salad (0)** and 2 tablespoons Lowfat Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (1)
Totals: Smart Points 13, Calories 753*
*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.
**Green salad includes 5 cups romaine, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, 2 scallions and ½ ounce shaved parmesan
January 11, 2018
Pollo in Potacchio (Braised Chicken with Tomatoes and Rosemary)
Pollo in Potacchio is an Italian braised chicken dish made with tomatoes, rosemary and garlic. The chicken cooks until it’s fork tender, which is great served with pasta, noodles, spaghetti squash or polenta.
Pollo in Potacchio
An inexpensive dish the whole family will love! Can be made in the Dutch oven, slow cooker or Instant Pot, I’ve included directions for all.
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