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30 Minutes or Less Dinner Recipes One Pot Meals Pasta Recipes Seafood Recipes

Here's a one-pot meal that comes together in 10 minutes and requires zero chopping or prepping. We all have nights when we don't want to hover over a stove. This is my go-to when I'm in that kind of mood. I can just reach for things in my cupboard and freezer to create a meal that tastes like I've been cooking all day. There's one secret ingredient that really makes this all come together... Have you tried the Birds Eye and Zucchini and Lentil Pasta yet? If not, you can find it in the ... continue reading...

Menu Plans

Sunday: Bubble Up Beef Stroganoff  (7SP) and green beans Monday: Panda Express Copycat Chow Mein (4 SP) with tofu for #plantbasedoctober and #meatlessmonday Tuesday: Turkey and Butternut Squash Skillet with Goat Cheese (2 SP) Wednesday: Cranberry Stuffing Topped Chicken (5 SP) with broccoli Thursday: Leftover Buffet Friday: Date night! Saturday: BBQ Chicken Pizza (2 SP a slice). This is basically the same as my Thai Chicken Pizza, only I used my 0 SP BBQ Sauce as the base and ... continue reading...

Menu Plans

Sunday: Italian Meatloaf and Cauliflower Mash I'm going to use my BBQ Bacon Meatloaf recipe, but I'll swap out the BBQ sauce and bacon for marinara. I'll also add some Italian spices and parm cheese to the loaf. If all turns out well, I'll post the updated recipe. Monday: Broccoli "Cheese" Soup (1 SP). We're still eating one plan-based meal a week, so I'm going to swap the cheese in this recipe for 1/2 cup nutritional yeast, making it only 1 SP a serving! Tuesday: Jalapeno Popper ... continue reading...

Salad Dressing and Sauce Recipes

The ingredient lists for most store-bought lite dressings are pretty scary. So, I created this Light Italian Dressing because. In my version, the applesauce provides sweetness without added sugar or artificial sweeteners. The rest of the ingredients create a tangy, savory dressing that is great for any salad. This also works well basted over grilled chicken or fish. I keep this in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week without any problems. It usually doesn't last that long, ... continue reading...

Instant Pot Recipes Mexican Recipes Side Dish Recipes Slow Cooker Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

These refried beans are 0 SP on #freestyle and just about the easiest dish you'll make. No chopping, soaking, or stove-top cooking required. Just throw some dried beans, spices, and water into your cooking vessel of choice and walk away. I like to use black beans because I simply prefer the texture to pinto beans, but you can use either one depending on what you like. This recipe is perfect for weekly meal prep--I always have a batch on hand in the refrigerator or freezer for quick bean and ... continue reading...

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