Quick and Easy weeknight dinners!
This week I have ACTUALLY started my routine of eating healthy everyday and getting back to my love for long distance running. Starting on Easter Sunday I have ran daily and cooked healthy meals. It has only been a few days but I feel like I have more energy, and I wake up looking forward to getting outside and getting in my exercise.
These meals were so quick and easy, each took just about 10 min to prepare. PERFECT for a busy week, balancing work and fitness. I started this week so I could get into the routine of work, eating healthy, and working out because I start my new job next week! :) I’m actually excited to get back into the hustle and bustle of working and being busy!
The first meal was a healthy spin on DELICIOUS TACOS! I used lean ground turkey instead of ground beef, spinach instead of iceberg lettuce, fresh avocado slices, and just a sprinkle of low-fat cheese instead of smothering the entire plate with a giant handful. Just one confession I still used a dollop of regular sour cream because that was all I had, maybe next time I’ll get adventurous and use Greek yogurt. I am definitely one to be able to put away a few tacos in one sitting, but this was so filling I only had the one. I was full before I even got to the rice, and rice is my favorite! No matter how much I love rice I listened to my body and didn’t even touch it, and this turned into a very delicious, light, LOW CARB dinner. :)
The second meal was delicious habanero chicken sausage with asparagus and brown rice. I absolutely love hot links and subbed them out for a healthier version with the chicken sausage. One of my favorite ways to make asparagus is coating them in olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. This time I skipped the parmesan cheese and the asparagus came out just as delicious and flavorful. Making these two small substitutes made this dish a little more healthy but was still bursting with flavor. And the chicken sausage was just as spicy and flavorful!
Trying to eat a healthier diet starts with just small substitutes and can still be just as delicious!
