Planning your meals for the week is half the battle. The other half is making them. This can be an area of stress when we are tired, busy, and overwhelmed with lifestyle changes. Let’s make this simpler instead!
These three recipes include one entrée, one vegetable, and a carb side. Balancing meals this way can help to properly fuel your body and take away the stress of “what is healthy?”
Thai Curry Turkey Meatballs:
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2-3)
- 1 pound of ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thai basil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon thai red curry paste (this is a good one)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons honey
DIRECTIONS
- preheat oven to 375
- combine all meatball ingredients (everything except for the sauce)in a large bowl
- scoop into 1.5″ balls (should be about 12)
- bake for 20 minutes
- serve with rice
Coconut Rice with Edamame
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk from can
- 1 cup coconut water (trust me)
- 1/2 cup regular water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame (Frozen is great)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
DIRECTIONS
- heat a sauce pan over high heat
- add sesame oil + rice
- toss your rice to toast it for about 1-2 minutes
- when rice is fragrant, add your liquids + salt
- bring to a boil and then turn down to simmer and cover
- cook for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed
- turn off the heat and then stir in your frozen edamame
- fluff your rice + edamame and let it steam briefly
- serve + enjoy!
Tahini Tamari Cabbage Slaw
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2)
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled + grated
- water as needed
- toppings (optional): chopped roasted peanuts, scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS
- toss your vegetables and herbs in a large bowl
- whisk together all of your sauce ingredients: tamari, tahini, sriracha, maple, ginger, garlic, water
- thoroughly mix + massage your sauce into the slaw
- top with more herbs, sesame seeds, + chopped peanuts if desired
preparing this slaw, rice, and meatballs will simplify your week. These will make sure that you have a balanced meal ready for you on a busy day! Healthy meals don’t need to be bland, over-complicated, or boring.
Let me know if you try these recipes. Schedule a call if you’re looking for more individualized support with your health and your goals.
