Zucchini, Chicken, Repeat.
Good grief y’all. I’ve been stuck in a big old recipe rut for – oh let’s just say ALL of 2016.
A week or so ago – after preparing yet ANOTHER dish made with chicken and zucchini, the hubby and I gave each other that, “if I eat one more bite of zucchini I’m going to scream,” look.
First world problems.
Hey, it happens to all of us. Even those of us who love to cook and experiment in the kitchen like yours truly.
So how do we spice things up when we’re feeling uninspired?
We can hop on Pinterest or browse through our dusty cookbook collection, but honestly – too much choice simply overwhelms me.
I’ve had great luck with this simple approach…
Choose one ingredient that you don’t typically cook with and start from there. For example, I rarely cook with beans – which is odd, since I happen to love beans.
Now if you read my last blog post, you know the latest nutritional research is showing that fiber is perhaps, the most essential component of a healthy diet – and beans are fiber rich little buggers.
Once I settled on beans, it was easy to find fun + exciting new recipes. And just like that – rut obliterated.
Check out these delicious concoctions I whipped up recently…
White Beans with Chicken and Sausage (I used Mild Italian Chicken Sausage from the Whole Foods butcher and added red peppers)
Mushroom Lentil Loaf (I know, I know – I was skeptical too. You guys, this was unbelievably delicious.)
Now if beans aren’t you’re jam, here’s a quickie list of high fiber ingredients…
- Avocados
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Kale
- Chard
- Peas
- Sweet Potatoes
- Brown Rice
- Walnuts
- Raspberries
- Coconut
- Figs
- Artichoke
- Brussels Sprouts
Keep it simple.
- Pick a central ingredient
- Google the ingredient (e.g. healthy bean recipes) + check out Pinterest
- Find 3 recipes you’re willing to try
- Wake up those taste buds!
Variety is the spice of life, after all.
Salute! ~Robyn
PS: Decided to dust off my blender and start making smoothies again. There’s really no other way to get so much nutritious bang for your buck. Check out this micronutrient packed smoothie recipe from Dr. Rhonda Patrick.
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