This week’s healthy plant-based meal plan is full of fall favorites! Print out the grocery list to get a head start on your week! Happy Weekend to ya! Did you catch my Healthy Pumpkin Cake this week? You’re never going to believe how tasty AND nutritious it is! If you’re looking for a weekend baking …
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The best Chicken Caesar Salad with balsamic baked chicken and homemade lemony Caesar salad dressing. This delicious Caesar is paleo and keto.
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A couple of weeks ago, I had a reader request freezer meals. Happy to oblige! Nothing pleases me more to provide inspiration or resources for meals that are easy to prepare and save. After all, cooking shouldn’t be complicated (IMHO).
In this post, I am including my favorite recipes from my site that can be frozen, thawed, and re-heated easily, as well as mouth-watering recipes from around the web.
Which Foods Freeze & Reheat Well?:
In general, plenty of liquid and/or fat and minimal vegetables makes a great freezeable meal. You’re pretty safe with anything that is smothered in tomato sauce, a cream-based sauce or coconut milk sauce.
Take lasagna for instance. It includes sauce, minimal fresh vegetables, and plenty of fat (from the cheese and/or meat). Casseroles, meat-centric soups (hello, chili!!!), curries, and recipes using pantry staples freeze and reheat well without tasting funky.
Hearty vegetables, like root vegetables, winter squash, onion, and peppers freeze and reheat very well, but less hearty vegetables like cauliflower and zucchini do not.
As an exception to this, recipes that are fairly dry for the most part, such as veggie burgers, meatballs, breaded meats, and/or animal protein burgers are great candidates for freezing to reheat and consume later.
So let’s dive in! Here are my favorite healthy freezer meals from both The Roasted Root and from around the web.
67 Low-Carb Dinner Recipes that are easy to prepare, perfect for meal prep and are great for those looking to make changes to their diet or maintain a carb-conscious lifestyle.
For those of you who are looking to clean up your diet after the holidays, I’ve gotchu. Before we dive into this recipe roundup, it’s important to mention I don’t recommend any one style of eating as a blanketed template, as our body’s needs are constantly shifting.
I do find eating a diet that is lower in carbohydrate tends to be how I personally function best. It is also sustainable for my body type, where eating low-carb for some people can be the kiss of death.
Regardless of your diet protocol, be mindful of what you are changing and observe your body’s reaction. Avoid “sticking it out” or “suffering through it” when something feels drastically wrong.
Why Eat Low-Carb?:
Again, I will never tell you how to eat. I will, however, tell you why one would choose to eat a diet low in carbohydrate.
Depending on your body chemistry, carbohydrate raises your blood sugar and can cause inflammation when eaten in excess. Higher blood sugar can result in insulin resistance or diabetes when left unchecked, leading to a slew of ancillary health issues. If you find you are constantly hungry, become angry or anxious if you go more than a few hours without eating, crave sugar or fatty processed foods, or if you experience mood and energy shifts, you could be insulin resistant. While this may not be life-threatening in the short term, it can lead to diabetes in the long-term.
Chronic inflammation in your body can also lead to numerous health complications and diseases as well as hormonal imbalance, gut dysbiosis and more. Chronic inflammation reduces your body’s natural immune system, making it more difficult to clear toxins, fight and prevent disease. All disease is the result of inflammation, so monitoring your inflammation is the best insurance policy you could possibly buy into.
When to Eat Low-Carb:
Uncovering how your body functions best is your journey. I shift my diet to low-carb when I notice something is off with my digestive system (i.e. I’m constipated, gassy, my poop is just weird, etc), when I’m noticing big shifts in energy or mood, wake up feeling puffy for no reason, and/or when I’ve put on some extra pounds that I’d rather not have.
When I shift my diet to include less sugar or carbohydrate, I notice an immediate difference in my energy level and mood. Within a few days, I feel trimmer and my digestive system usually resets itself. That said, the process of feeling better can require more time for those whose bodies are not accustomed to eating low carb and need time to detoxify. Your starting point matters here.
A nutritious meal plan with winter-inspired dinner recipes that are plant-based and health-conscious. This meal plan features vegetarian recipes with options for vegan and gluten-free eaters.
Can you believe Christmas is only a few days away?! If you’re looking for some last-minute holiday recipes, be sure to check out my 50 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies and my 50 Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes!
Just because we have a big holiday coming up doesn’t mean we need to throw ourselves completely out of whack when it comes to mealtime! For this reason, we still have a meal plan for you this week!
On this week’s meal plan: Butternut Squash Kale Lasagna, Curried Cauliflower Chickpea Buddha Bowl, Thai Lentil Vegan Meatloaf, Sweet Potato Lentil Tortilla Soup, and Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas.
Happy Holidays!
Enjoy!!
xo
A nutritious vegetarian meal plan with vegan and gluten-free options. This seasonally inspired meal plan is comprised of easy to prepare dinners and a grocery list to keep shopping efficient.
Happy weekend to ya! What’s cookin’? If you’re looking for the perfect meatless chili to warm your belly and soul amidst this cold weather, be sure you check out my Crock Pot Vegan Pumpkin Chili I just posted this week! …and finish of the experience with Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars, because: YOLO!
On this week’s meal plan: Vegan Chickpea Pot Pie, Instant Pot Vegan Cream of Mushroom Wild Rice Soup, Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Soup, and Broccoli Cheese Casserole.
Enjoy!
xo
A healthy weekly meal plan with nutrient-dense healthy vegetarian meals. This meal plan includes gluten-free and vegan options as well as a shopping list.
Heyo! How’s the Christmas baking coming along? If you’re looking for some funky fresh holiday-inspired desserts, be sure to check out my Grain-Free Cranberry Orange Breakfast Cake, Make-Ahead 3-Ingredient Paleo Shortbread, or my Grain-Free Tahini Blondies !
But let’s talk DINNER!
On this week’s healthy vegetarian meal plan: Easy Minestrone Soup, Roasted Potato, Mushroom, and Lentil Kale Salad, Creamy Vegan Mushoom Soup, Indian Vegetarian Paneer and Bean Chili, and Crispy Tofu Steaks.
Enjoy! xo
A healthy weekly Vegetarian Meal Plan with seasonal recipes and a grocery list to make meal prep for the week easy and tasty! I hope you all had an excellent Thanksgiving! On this week’s meal plan: 15-Minute Tomato Soup, Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta, Roasted Vegetable Stacked Enchiladas, Easy Weeknight Kidney Bean Curry, and Easy Peanut …
A weekly plant-based meal plan with gluten-free and vegan options. This vegetarian meal plan includes seasonal recipes that are nutritious and easy to prepare! Can you believe Thanksgiving is just around the corner? Do you have your menu set? My family typically makes the same dishes each year with miner tweaks. I usually tend to …
A nutritious plant-based meal plan with vegan and gluten-free options. This seasonally-inspired meal plan includes 5 healthy recipes to meal prep for the week. On this week’s meal plan: “Cheesy” Lentil Chili Casserole, Vegan Tempeh and Kale Enchilada Casserole, Roasted Garlic Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Moroccan Spiced Chickpea and Carrot Ragout with Couscous, …
A healthy vegetarian meal plan comprised of nutrient-dense, seasonally-inspired recipes. Print out the grocery list to get a jump start on grocery shopping and meal prepping for the week.
Are you ready for the holidays?? If you’re preparing your holiday menu in advance, be sure to check out my Apple Cider Roasted Carrots with Rosemary and Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach I posted this week. Or check out my Side Dishes archives for more inspiration!
On this week’s healthy vegetarian meal plan: Balsamic Glazed Sheet Pan Tempeh, Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup, Roasted Winter Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette, Curried Chickpea Stew with Rice Pilaf, and 30 Minute Gnocchi Lasagna Bake.
Enjoy!
xo
This healthy vegetarian meal plan includes options for vegan and gluten-free eaters. Focused on seasonal produce, this nutritious meal plan makes weeknight dinners a breeze!
Hellooooo, November!
How was your Halloween? If you aren’t already SO OVER pumpkin and have not had a chance to whip up my Roasted Pumpkin Breakfast Bowls or Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cookie Bars, both make for lovely weekend baking projects! Not to mention: delicious!
Meals this week! Let’s chat.
On this week’s healthy vegetarian meal plan: Cheesy Vegan Broccoli Soup, Easy Vegetable Teriyaki Stir Fry, Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad with Avocado and Jammy Egg, Roasted Vegetable Harvest Salad with Sesame Chili Sauce, and Easy Parmesan Pasta.
Enjoy!
xo