August Meal Hacks

August was a busy month and I missed a couple weeks of posted new hacks- however, I definitely made use of prior ones to stay consistent with meal prep during this chaotic time. This month was very seafood forward, which I hope was helpful to those of you looking to boost your intake. Remember, omega 3s found in fish are by far your best source- they’re important for cognitive and cardiovascular health in addition to being potent anti-inflammatory agents.

HACK #1: FISH TACOS

Ingredients Required:

-          1 package of corn tortillas (2 per person)

-          1 package of Trader Joe’s Battered Halibut (fine to sub any battered fish found in the freezer section of your local grocery store)

-          1 package of Trader Joe’s Shredded Green and Red Cabbage (or any cabbage mix)

-          1 container of your favorite pre-made guacamole (I use TJ’s Spicy Guacamole)

- 1 small container of plain Greek yogurt (in place of sour cream)

- hot sauce (optional)

Method:

Step 1: Bake fish according to package directions.

Step 2: Meanwhile, mix together Greek yogurt with desired amount of hot sauce in a small bowl.

Step 3: When fish is ready, assemble tacos by using spicy yogurt sauce, guacamole and cabbage as toppings.

HACK #2: SUSHI BOWLS     

Ingredients required (adjust quantity based on number of servings desired):

-          brown rice (1/2 cup per person, consider purchasing pre-cooked to save on time)

-          baby arugula (1 cup per person)

-          diced English cucumber (1/2 cup per person; mini Persian cukes work perfectly here)

-          diced avocado (1/4 whole avocado per person)

- chopped green onions (2 Tbsp per serving)

- fresh cooked shrimp (3-4 oz per person)

-          gomasio or sesame seeds for topping (optional)

For the dressing (enough for 4 servings)

-          2 Tbsp. soy sauce

-          1 Tbsp. sesame oil

-          2 Tbsp. rice vinegar

-          1 tsp. wasabi (adjust based on spice tolerance)

Method:

Step 1: Whisk together dressing ingredients.

Step 2: Assemble bowls in the following (suggested) order: arugula, brown rice, cucumber, shrimp, avocado, green onions.

Step 3: Top with desired amount of dressing and sesame seeds/gomasio. Best served chilled.