Dinner couldn't be better after a workout. Especially a dinner that gives you the right amount of protein, carbs, and veggies. We like veggies....RIGHT?? Well, check out this one-pan-wonder filled with yummy ingredients that are SUPER EASY to make.
Ingredients:
150mL Turkey Sausage - comes in a package that is already ground and mixed together
1/4 cup Fettucini
corn, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower
cumin
salt
garlic powder to taste
1 tsp olive oil
Procedure:
Boil water and cook pasta. Set it aside.
Put the olive oil in a pan and heat the stove.
Add the Turkey Sausage and add the spices that you like.
Once the turkey sausage is cooked, which should be quick, add veggies to the mix.
As soon as the turkey sausage and veggies are cooked, add the pasta.
Mix it all together. The natural oils from the turkey sausage should be like a sauce for the pasta.
Serve.
Wait....did I mention easy? Yeah...you didn't think it would be that easy. Well...some of the best and healthiest options are the ones we make ourselves. So when you're hungry and need to scrap together a few things, just whip this recipe up. And don't forget to keep up with the workout! Happy Eating!
Hi Guys! This will be the first of a few posts I am planning on publishing focusing on Healthy Eating. For the last 3 months I have embarked on a new eating and exercise regimen that has shaved 30lbs off my frame. Over those months I picked up a few tips and tricks on how lower calories, fat and sodium without sacrificing flavor while making each dish better for you with a "Dash of Health". Each post in this series will provide you with quick and easy tip/trick to make cooking and eating healthier!
Chapter 1 - Frozen Veggies
I am the biggest fan of frozen veggies! For years I have had a bag or two on hand just incase I needed to make a side dish in a flash. Since I have been trying to eat healthier I find myself adding them to every dish I cook and go through a bag or four of them weekly. They are the quickest and easiest way to get your 5 a day without breaking the bank. Most frozen veggies range from $1-$2 a bag and are packed with a pound of the veggie. You can get 5-7 bags of veggies for $10 while those same veggies bought fresh would be $20-$40!
The trick with buying, storing and using your frozen veggies is to try and maintain a nice mix of of your favorite combination of veggies in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Doing this will not only save you the time taking each bag out of the freezer to cook with, but will also make sure you have a variety of veggies on hand to add to your favorite dish. If you have an extra 1/2 or 1/3 measuring cup laying around I suggest keeping it in the bag so you can easily dish out your 2/3 to 1 cups of veggies (typical serving size). A few dishes I find myself using the veggies for are: Omelets, Soups, Couscous, Rice, Pasta, Sauces, Mac & Cheese, and Casseroles. What is great about having them mixed and ready is that adding a few scoops of veggies will make your dishes healthier and will also give your food a greater depth of flavor.
What I currently have in my veggie bag:
1/2 bag Onions
1/2 bag Diced Red & Green Peppers
1/2 bag Chopped Broccoli (anything larger cooks unevenly)
1/2 bag Chopped Spinach
1/2 bag Chopped Zucchini
Check out my Healthy Alternative recipes for ideas of how you can add more veggies to your diet.
