June Meal Hacks

Thanks for all your feedback around my weekly “Meal Hacks” feature.  I have loved hearing about the dinners you’ve tried and how they’ve made meal prep just a little bit easier!  Since many of you have asked about where you can access the hacks after the Instagram stories have expired, I thought I’d do a monthly round-up of all my hacks so you have an easy go-to reference.  What was your favorite hack this month?

Hack #1: Veggie Packed Dumpling Soup

Ingredients Required:

-          1 package of Trader Joe’s (frozen) Chicken Cilantro Wontons

-          1 carton of Trader Joe’s Miso Ginger Broth

-          1 package of baby spinach

-          1 bunch of green onions, chopped

Method:

Step 1: Bring broth to a boil. 

Step 2: Add wontons and allow to cook until they float to the top and are heated through.

Step 4: Stir in spinach and green onions.  Add a little Sriracha or other hot sauce if desired.

Hack #2: Bruschetta Pasta

I posted the full recipe and ingredients here.

Hack #3: Make at Home Burrito Bowls (For 4 Bowls)

Ingredients Required:

-          1 package of pre-cooked frozen brown rice (about 2 cups total)

-          ½ package of Trader Joe’s Melange a Trois frozen bell pepper mix (any brand will do!)

-          1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained

-          1 lb. lean ground turkey or chicken

-          ½ package of your favorite taco seasoning

-          1  bag of Trader Joe’s Shredded Green & Red Cabbage Mix (any cabbage mix will do)

-          Salsa

-          Plain Greek Yogurt

-          Pre-made guacamole (I like Trader Joe’s Chunky Spicy)

Method:

Step 1: Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large fry pan.

Step 2: Add chicken/turkey and taco seasoning and cook until meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 3: Add beans and peppers and cook until heated through.

Step 4: Microwave brown rice per package instructions.

Step 5: Assemble bowls with toppings.  For 1 bowl, I used ½ cup brown rice, 1 cup turkey/bean/bell pepper mixture, 1 cup cabbage slaw, 1 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt, 2 Tbsp. salsa, 1 Tbsp. guacamole.

Hack #4: Cauliflower Fried Rice

Ingredients Required:

-          1 package of Trader Joe’s frozen Cauliflower Rice Stirfry

-          4 eggs (2 per person)

-          Sliced green onions (optional)

Method:

Step 1: Whisk the eggs together until smooth.  Add in salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2: Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large fry pan.

Step 3: Cook scrambled eggs.  Transfer to a bowl.

Step 4: Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil + 1 Tbsp. sesame oil (if desired) in the same fry pan.

Step 5:  Cook Cauliflower Rice Stirfry until heated through.

Step 6: Add cooked eggs and top with green onions.  Use a splash of soy sauce if desired.

I posted the full recipe and ingredients here.