Go-To Busy Meals

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When life gets busy good habits seem to fall by the wayside. . .

For our family this is a usual trap we fall into. Always trying to improve!! I have worked REALLY hard the last few weeks to not just give into what's easy to grab on the way home. We still get to-go food & eat out but it's more thoughtful when we do. Planning is key!

When I have a pantry & freezer stocked with "meal helpers" it's much easier to whip up a quick meal! These are meals that I can feel good about serving over & over. A meal helper is anything that is already prepped, chopped, seasoned or partly cooked. For more tips on Meal Helpers CLICK HERE.

Below are a few of the recent meals I've made in under 30 minutes. A few things are clear while I am writing this blog post: I use a lot of broccoli, rice & Tex-Mex flavors :) :)

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Lentil Pasta with Veggies

- Boil pasta, rinse & toss with gourmet butter (like truffle or garlic, optional)
- Meanwhile sauté broccoli, shallot & mushrooms in avocado oil. Add a pinch of salt. After 8-10 minutes add in 1/2-3/4 jar of marinara sauce to vegetables.
- Add in cooked pasta. Top with parmesan.

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roasted salmon & rice

I like to use this pre-seasoned salmon from Aldi, similar can be found at other grocery stores. It saves me some time prepping it!
- Cook salmon 425 degrees (convection or air fryer) for 12ish minutes.
- Meanwhile heat up pre-cooked rice in a pan with 1/4 teas. minced garlic & basil paste (or dried), 1 cup frozen broccoli, & 1/4 cup broth or water. Combine in pan for about 5 minutes. Add fresh lemon juice before serving.

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Loaded Sweet potatoes

In the morning I prep the sweet potatoes by washing, poking holes in the skin, drizzling with oil & sprinkling with salt. Then wrap in foil. Add to the slow cooker for 8 hours on low with 1/3 cup of water at the bottom.

Once cooked, you can layer on any toppings that you like! Get creative!

This time I added:
Butter
Shredded cheese
Refried black beans
Chopped cooked broccoli (or cauli rice)
Pre-made guacamole 
Ranch dressing (or sour cream)
Diced red onion & bell pepper
Taco seasoning

This stuffed sweet potato is a stand-alone meal that will leave you full & satisfied! 

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Ground turkey skillet

- Brown 1lb of ground turkey. 
- Add 1 package of Spanish rice, 1/2 cup chicken stock & 1/2 can petite diced tomatoes. Cover & cook for 7-10 minutes on low.
- Add 1/2 cup of cheese & cover for two more minutes. 
- Top with green onions & serve with your favorite roasted vegetable.

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What is your go-to meal for  a busy night? Comment below or on my latest instagram post! {@simpledelishhealthy}

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