An entire 14oz bag of green beans is only 150 calories! This is great if you are a #VolumeEater like me! I have them almost nightly as a side with dinner. Roasted green beans are 💯! Method: Steam in the microwave per package (6 minutes for me), drain, then spread on a baking sheet lined…
Tag: veggies
No Boring Veggies! {How To Roast And Season Veggies}
Anybody ever had some poorly cooked and very sad broccoli that wasn’t worth eating? Yup. Me too. But it’s still one of my favorite veggies! Sometimes it’s not actually the food itself we don’t like. Sometimes it just isn’t seasoned properly and/or cooked in a way we prefer. Many people claim that they “don’t like…
#MacroFriendlyMondays — 5 Ingredient Mediterranean Omelette! {Tips+video!}
This is one of my favorite #MinimalistMealPrep recipes for lunch or dinner. It’s also something I find is widely available on restaurants. Most places are willing to accommodate an egg white only omelette and/or adding/changing ingredients if they offer regular omelettes on the menu. I’ve never had anyone turn down my special requests! I will…
Feta Smothered Greens {2 Ingredient Recipe}
All you need is 2 minutes and 2 ingredients for the easiest and most delicious side dish ever! Bonus: it looks fancy!🧀🥬 For one serving: Steam one bag of Fresh Express Salad baby greens mix in the microwave (I just poke holes in the bag with a fork) for 2 minutes. Place on a dish….
#MacroFriendlyMonday — Spirilized Greek Salad!
This is such an easy dish to throw together for a side or main if you add a protein like grilled chicken or salmon! Spirilized Greek Salad: 🥣Ingredients: 1.5 lbs spirilized English cucumber (I have this spirilizer) 72g Kalamata olives, diced 8 oz grape tomatoes, diced 1 + 3/4 cups (15oz can) chickpeas (pro…
#MacroFriendlyMonday18 — #MuscleMash!
#MuscleMash! This one is definitely #StrangeButGood! All credit to @tballard50 for inspiring the newest iteration of the #MacroMicroBowl. I have seen him prepping these meals for sometime now and finally hopped on the bandwagon. I’m sorry it took me so long! There is no real “recipe” to follow with these. It’s more of just…
#MacroFriendlyMonday17 — Restaurant Edition: Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich, Tracking Tips, + Mindset Talk
It’s been a while since I’ve done a restaurant review and this one makes a great addition to #MacroFriendlyMonday! Besides sharing my #MacroFriendly item of the week, I want to share a story in the event it helps someone else. If you followed me for any length of time, you probably know how much I…
Kaci’s Friday Find — Cauliflower Pretzels by From the Ground Up Snacks
Cauliflower Pretzels?! Yup! I found these Whole Foods and had to give them a try! They are super macro-friendly and taste like pretzels! My hubby even said he thought they tasted better than pretzels. He was eating some of the “real” kind at the time he tried them, so that is a pretty…
#75Hard Day 56: How To Make A #MacroMicroBowl {Vlog}
View this post on Instagram ▶️ See visual examples and recipes for my favorites under #MacroMicroBowl (aka hot/cold salad). The name is such because it is a HUGE bowl with all your macros and micros! ▶️ What it actually is: base of lettuce (usually butter or kale mix), lots of roasted veggies, sometimes fruit, a…
Life-Changing Fall Harvest Salad + A Few Food Confessions
Can I share something embarrassing things with you? Promise you won’t judge? Ok here goes: 1️⃣ With the exception of my tried and true favorite places, I like my food at home better than restaurants a lot of the time 🏡 2️⃣ I know we are supposed to eat a variety of foods, but I…
#MacroFriendlyMonday16 — Crockpot Seafood Jambalaya!
This recipe turned out even better than expected! Last week was Cajun themed recipe night at church small group. We have one member who is pescatarian, so I wanted to bring a recipe that would fit my macros as well as give her something she could enjoy since most the rest of the other dishes…
#MacroFriendlyMonday13 — “French Toast” Cauliflower Bites + Peanut Butter Maple Syrup {Recipe & New Food Finds}
OMG! You guys! I seriously came up with the most random and delicious combination the other day! This #StrangeButGood recipe may not appeal to some, but for those who understand the amazing powers of cauliflower and creativity, this will be right up your alley! Especially if you already appreciate the power of sweet cauliflower and/or…