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Healthy One-Pot Dinners: 5 Go-To Meals For Busy Weeknights
One of my favorite ways to cook is all in one pot. Whether I use the crockpot, the instant pot or a pot on the stove, I love when my cooking efforts wind up creating a complete meal. This way I don’t have to think about making a bunch of extra sides or doing a bunch of extra dishes. I particularly dig the one-pot meals that make good leftovers so that you can cook once and eat multiple times.
Read on to discover 5 of my favorite healthy one-pot dinners. In order to make the cut, they needed to meet the following criteria:
Simple and easy to make.
Provide a healthy balance of slowly-digesting carbs, high-quality protein and healthy fats.
Easy to double/triple and taste good as leftovers.
Made with clean, whole, nutrient-dense ingredients.
Made in one pot to make clean up a cinch.
Create Healthy Eating Habits: A Health Coach's Top Tip
Starting each day with a balanced breakfast is one of the very best health and wellness habits you can adopt. Explore how eating breakfast will set you up to make supportive and nourishing food choices all day long. Plus, learn how to build a healthy breakfast and fill your recipe collection with simple, balanced and very nutritious breakfast ideas!
Coconut Berry Sorbet
This Coconut Berry Sorbet is ridiculously easy to make and offers a healthy alternative to ice cream. It is dairy-free and has no added sugar. The creaminess of the coconut milk and the tang of the berries is a refreshing and satisfying combo. It is absolutely perfect for those times that you are craving something creamy and a little bit sweet.
Maple Almond Freezer Bites
Keep these freezer bites on hand for whenever a sweet craving strikes. They are perfect for those times when you want to indulge in a treat but don’t want to send your blood sugar soaring. I promise you - they are super satisfying and guaranteed to hit the spot!
'Tis the Season for All Things Pumpkin
Eat more pumpkin! There is good reason to incorporate more pumpkin into your diet. Both the flesh and the seeds are nutritional superstars and boast a pretty impressive nutritional profile. Here are five health-boosting benefits of eating pumpkin and some easy ways to use this seasonal fruit.
Amy's Accidental Hummus
Hummus is one of my all time favorite snacks - it's so creamy and delicious. And because it contains a nice balance of slowly digesting carbohydrates, fats, protein, and fiber - it is also super satisfying and won't send your blood sugar soaring.
I call this my accidental hummus because it was created purely on accident. I went to make one of my go-to southwest hummus recipes* but didn't have some of the required spices so I played around with what I did have. The result turned out to be such a hit with my girls that I thought I would share this kid-approved, healthy snack.
The bonus is that it is ridiculously easy and you can make it in about 5-10 minutes.
Leigh's Clean And Delicious Stuffed Zucchini
My friend Leigh shared her recipe for Stuffed Zucchini with me right after I published my zucchini post. Leigh told me that her mom used to make this dish to get her to eat more vegetables. I can see how her mother convinced her to do just that with this recipe. She has since upgraded the ingredients to create this clean, delicious, and satisfying version.
Help! My Garden Has Exploded. I Need More Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipes STAT!
Has your garden exploded with zucchini and yellow squash? Here are 7 ways to use these lovely vegetables while they are in peak season and at their prime.
Renee's Energizing Gluten Free Zucchini Muffins (or Bread)
My friend and yoga extraordinaire Renee shared her favorite Zucchini Muffin recipe with me shortly after I published my "Help! My Garden Has Exploded. I Need More Zucchini and Yellow Squash Recipes STAT!" post. It contains great ingredients and the photo she snapped makes my mouth water. I have this on my to-make list and it is a recipe I will feel really good about feeding my family.
Colorful Egg Scramble
This quick and easy breakfast is sure to get your morning started off right. It contains a great balance of healthy fats, protein and colorful carbohydrates.
Healthy Crockpot Chicken and Shrimp Jambalaya
I have been crushing on this recipe lately so I wanted to share. It is one of the recipes in my personal recipe arsenal and has landed a spot on my Top 10 list. It is a one pot meal that is simple and easy to throw together but contains clean, whole-food ingredients. Perfect for all my friends out there who want to eat well but don’t particularly enjoy spending time in the kitchen.
Roasted Chicken and Bone Broth in the Crockpot
Dust off your crockpot. Today I am going to show you how to put this trusty little kitchen appliance to work for you!
One of my absolute favorite things to do with the crockpot is to roast an entire chicken for dinner one evening and then turn the leftovers into an incredibly nourishing bone broth. So you essentially get TWO healthy, nourishing, and very versatile recipes but with only ONE effort! That is a total score in my book.
Caribbean Style Beans and Rice
This dish is one my favorite summer meals. If you are looking for a delicious meatless meal option, try this one. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Three Ingredient Ice Cream
If you are looking for something healthy to satisfy your sweet tooth, I've got you covered. Try this healthy ice cream alternative with no added sugar. It is naturally sweet, creamy, and delicious. Plus it is totally kid-approved!
Quinoa Curry Bowl
This is a simple meal made with whole food ingredients that is super satisfying and very easy to throw together. An added bonus is that it is meat-free but loaded with plant-based protein. I usually always have these ingredients on hand so it has become a staple recipe in my house.
Kale Waldorf Salad
The most common complaint with starting to eat kale is that it can have a strong and somewhat bitter taste. If you aren't typically a fan of greens that can deter you from trying it. But that's what makes this recipe so amazing - the sweetness from the apples and raisins combined with a creamy mayonnaise-free dressing truly counters any bitterness. It is absolutely delicious and the perfect seasonal salad to put on your holiday weekend menu!