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Summer Veggie Bake

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Life has been crazy this week, and I will admit that I have not gotten myself into the gym yet. But! That does not mean I give up! This fitness thing is a continuing journey and one bump in the road doesn’t mean you turn around and give up!

That being said, eating healthy is one thing that I still try to stick with at least 2 out of 3 main meals of the day (plus snacks). This side dish is so delicious and is a great way to use up all those garden vegetables! I was a little skeptical when I first made this, because I’ve never really been a huge fan of zucchini or yellow squash. Once I tried it, I was instantly hooked! I’ve seen a few variations of this same recipe on other websites, but modified it to what I had in the house and was very happy with the results!

Summer Veggie Bake

  • 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
  • 1 large yellow squash
  • 1 large zucchini squash
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  1. Slice potatoes, yellow squash, and zucchini into slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. Alternate vegetable slices in greased 1 quart casserole dish, standing up.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables. Top with seasoning.
  4. Bake vegetables at 425 for 30 minutes, covered.
  5. Uncover, top with cheese, bake for another 15 minutes.

21 Day Fix Container Count

1 yellow
1 green
1 blue
1 tsp

Fiesta Chicken Salad

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What a crazy weekend this has been! I feel like I have been on the go nonstop, but I have been very productive! Dan and I managed to motivate and go to the gym both days this weekend which feels AMAZING! I also spent a few hours meal prepping today to help me not feel so busy during the week. It DEFINITELY helps when I want to hit the gym after work, but also want to have a home cooked meal.

A great idea for meal prep is making something in bulk that is healthy and easy to bring work. This Fiesta Chicken Salad is a great option when you’re trying to eat better and want to pack a lunch instead of spending money going out every day. This recipe will easily make enough to last one person a week!

Fiesta Chicken Salad

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 small can corn, drained
  • 1 can low sodium organic black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Rotel (I used hot, but you can also use Original if you aren’t a big spicy fan), drained
  • 2 Tablespoons plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  1. Mix chicken with vegetables and cilantro in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix Greek Yogurt with Cajun seasoning until blended.
  3. Mix yogurt mixture into chicken, stirring well.
  4. Refrigerate at least one hour before enjoying.

Note: This chicken salad is great served on Romaine lettuce leaves, in pita bread, or on it’s own! For an extra crunch, try topping with crushed tortilla chips!

21 Day Fix Container Count (1/4 of recipe)

1 red
1/2 yellow
1/2 purple

Rice Primavera

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This side dish is so simple and packs so much flavor, it is great for a busy week night! The best part? This recipe only has 229 calories per serving!

I found this recipe in one of my new favorite cookbooks. It is a Cooking Light cookbook from 1997 that Dan found for me. It contains so many quick and easy recipes that are also low on calories! Be prepared to see a lot of recipes from this cookbook in the future!

Rice Primavera

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon granules
  • 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 can no salt added french style green beans
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan, bring to boil. Stir in rice, cover, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and red pepper for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add in green beans, mixing, and saute for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add rice into vegetables, mixing well. Top with Parmesan cheese.

21 Day Fix Container Count (1/2 recipe)

1 yellow
1 green
1/2 blue

Onion Roasted Potatoes

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This quick and simple side dish is so easy to put together! With minimal prep time and less than 5 ingredients, it is a great side to serve on a busy night!

Onion Roasted Potatoes

  • 1 lb red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
  • 1 onion, diced into large pieces
  • 1/2 packet onion soup seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  1. Preheat oven to 425, spray 3 quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Combine onions, potatoes, seasoning, and olive oil in large ziploc bag. Shake to mix.
  3. Pour potatoes into casserole dish.
  4. Bake potatoes, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Optional: Before baking, sprinkle potatoes with Italian seasoning.

Veggie Fried Rice

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This healthy and flavorful side dish comes together in a flash! It is the perfect pairing for your favorite Chinese food dishes, or could be eaten on it’s own. Experiment with your favorite vegetables, or even try adding chicken or beef right into the fried rice for a simple and quick dinner!

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