If it’s one thing I know how to do, it’s whip up a quick and healthy meal. I have the privilege of maintaining a well stocked pantry (and fridge and freezer) with nutritious options. I’ve been working from home for 3 years, so I’ve amped up my quick meal prep in this time. Cooking soothes my mind, and filling my body with nutritious foods is my favorite act of self-care.
Here are some ideas from real meals I cooked, ate, and photographed during the week.
Black bean & zucchini tostadas (vegan) on two different days. Some on an actual corn tostada and some on my favorite soft butter lettuce.Tostadas are my go-to meal, but this time with beef.I can’t take credit for this deliciously seasoned shrimp, cauliflower, and green beans Bryan surprised me with, but the next day, I put together an avocado, shrimp, and bacon sandwich with the leftover shrimp.Lunch one day, jeans and all, was a simple baked potato with vegan butter, nutritional yeast, vegan cheese, some green onions, & seasonings. The photo doesn’t do it justice, but it was delicious.Pan fried Mahi Mahi for two meals: one with homemade fries and the other on pita bread with sides my husband made. I plated the fish atop of coleslaw I dressed freestyle. I got carried away with the Sriracha sauce.This is a fun way to eat tuna salad…I halved mini peppers & filled them with the tuna salad with a little extra seasoning on top.Salmon croquette over rice with a salad. Yum!With the pork Bryan smoked for Easter, I made a sandwich on sourdough bread for lunch the next day, filling it with veggies like broccoli sprouts, cabbage, & carrots.
That’s it for this post. Who knows what quick and healthy options I’ll be creating this week!
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