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7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan (March 2-March 8)

2/29/2020

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A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.

A free 7-day, flexible weight loss meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and updated WW Smart Points.

7-Day Weight-Loss Meal Plan

Now that the Lenten season has begun, make sure to check recipes like Cod Fish Tacos, Easiest Pasta and Broccoli Recipe, or any of my vegetarian recipes for those meatless Fridays.

WW has changed their plan to now include a Blue, Purple and Green Plan. All the recipes on my blog are updated for the Blue plan. I’ve been updating all my recipes (over 2000) and have completed 2019 with the other two colors, and I am working my way down so please be patient.

Why Should Everyone Meal Plan?

Meal planning is a great way to organize your meals for the week ahead. You also save time and money in the supermarket! And of course, planning ahead helps you stick to your goals!

About The Meal Plan

If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing these free, 7-day flexible healthy meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc or swap recipes out for meals you prefer, you can search for recipes by course in the index. You should aim for around 1500 calories* per day.

There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.

Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing! If you wish to get on the email list, you can subscribe here so you never miss a meal plan!

Also, if you don’t have the Skinnytaste Meal Planner, now would be a great time to get one to get organized for 2020! There was a print error last year, but it’s perfect now! You can order it here!

THE DETAILS:

Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated WW Blue SP for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!

The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.

And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!

MONDAY (3/2)
B: ½ cup quick oats* (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ½ a diced apple (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Air Fryer Falafel (1B 5G 1P) in a whole wheat pita (4B 4G 4P) with ¼ cup Tzatziki (0B 0G 0P), 2 tablespoons each
cucumber and tomato and 4 slices red onion (0B 0G 0P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 20B 24G 16P, Calories 935**

TUESDAY (3/3)
B: 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3B 3G 3P) and ½ medium banana (0B 0G
0P)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Skillet Taco Cauliflower Rice (5B 5G 5P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 19B 19G 19P, Calories 849**

WEDNESDAY (3/4)
B:  ½ cup quick oats (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ½ a diced apple (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Vegetables (9B 9G 8P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 24B 24G 19P, Calories 1,019**

THURSDAY (3/5)
B: 1 slice whole grain bread (3B 3G 3P) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3B 3G 3P) and ½ medium banana (0B 0G
0P)
L: Food Cart-Style Chicken Salad with White Sauce (8B 8G 8P)
D: Pepper Steak (5B 6G 5P) with ¾ cup brown rice (5B 5G 0P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 24B 25G 19P, Calories 944**

FRIDAY (3/6)
B: ½ cup quick oats (4B 4G 0P) with 1 teaspoon honey (1B 1G 1P), ¼ cup blueberries (0B 0G 0P) 1 tablespoon 1%
milk (0B 0G 0P), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (2B 2G 2P), pinch salt
L: Spiralized Raw Zucchini Salad with Avocado and Edamame (6B 8G 5P)
D: Basil-Parmesan Crusted Salmon (3B 6G 3P) with Raw Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Oil (2B 2G 2P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 18B 23G 13P, Calories 870**

SATURDAY (3/7)
B: Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream (4B 4G 4P)
L: Arugula Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan and Fried Egg (6B 8G 6P) (recipe x 2)
D: DINNER OUT!

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 10B 12G 10P, Calories 524**

SUNDAY (3/8)
B: Quinoa Huevos Rancheros Bowls (6B 11G 5P)
L: Broccoli and Cheese Potato Soup (7B 9G 5P) with 2 ounces multigrain baguette (3B 3G 3P)
D: Stuffed Baked Pork Chops with Prosciutto and Mozzarella (7B 7G 7P ) with Mashed Cauliflower (2B 2G 2P)

Totals: Freestyle™ SP 25B 32G 22P, Calories 963**

*Prepare oats with water according to package directions

**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate
your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits,
snacks, dessert, wine, etc.

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February 29, 2020 at 02:08PM
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This Weeks Meal Plan: 5 Dinner Ideas for Busy People

2/29/2020

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This Week’s Meal Plan: 5 Dinner Ideas for Busy People

This meal plan is all about adjusting and adapting. Being on the go, needing quick and easy dinner ideas, or figuring out how to get those 5 a day doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. Don’t sacrifice — enjoy Freezer Chicken Burritos, Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp, and Baked Sweet Potato Taquitos.

This week, please welcome Rachel Knecht and her meal plans! Rachel is a recipe tester here on Simply Recipes and the blogger behind Baking with Rachel.

Can I be totally honest? There was a time when family dinner was more stressful than enjoyable. I know I’m not alone here. More often than not, we’d leave the table feeling irritated and exhausted. It was so disappointing because I really wanted to connect as a family during our evening meal.

To remedy this, we did something drastic (at least in my mind). We ditched the table and instead picked a funny show that we all wanted to watch and ate in the living room instead. You know what? It worked! Suddenly, the food on the plate wasn’t so bad after all. The boys complained less and welcomed new foods. Dinner became a time filled laughter and eating. Such a relief!

If you’re looking for an unconventional solution to a dinner dilemma this meal plan is for you!

Need a handheld option for meals on the go? Try Freezer Chicken Burritos. Short on time? Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie or Pasta Pomodoro with Shrimp is just the ticket. How about a few different ways to eat more vegetables? The Baked Sweet Potato Taquitos and Italian Sausage and Cabbage Stew are great options. Each meal tackles a mealtime conundrum, so dinner is a peaceful affair.

Don’t worry, as my boys grew older we transitioned back to the table, and now we actually enjoy our time there. There are many ways to reach the same goal. You just have to be willing to take a risk and try something new.

One last thing: We wanted to highlight the ultimate way to save time in your week: having your groceries delivered right to your door. Click on the red “Add to Shopping List” button at the bottom of any recipe (or meal plan) and check it out! We call this feature “Relish” and we’re into it because, really, dinner can be simpler.

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February 29, 2020 at 09:04AM
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

2/29/2020

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If chickpeas have a divine purpose it’s to create the creamy, garlic, tahini- and lemon-spiked dip known as hummus. Douse the top with the best olive oil you can find, and the work is done.

You can spread hummus on a sandwich, slather it over a pita, or scoop piles of it onto sliced cucumbers or colorful bell peppers. It’s the perfect dip to serve at parties for people who avoid gluten or dairy, and it keeps for weeks in the fridge. It’s loaded with fiber, protein, and healthy fats (I’m looking at you, olive oil). What’s not to love?

If you’re a hummus purist, then that’s where the story ends. For this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe, I’m breaking from tradition. Sorry.

WHAT MAKES THIS HUMMUS SPECIAL

Traditional hummus recipes call for tahini, a toasted sesame seed paste. It makes the hummus extra creamy, but I am not a fan of tahini so I skipped it for this version. If you and tahini are BFFs then, by all means, add a tablespoon or two.

In addition to kicking tahini to the curb, I added roasted red peppers to the hummus and chopped some up to sprinkle on top. If you like lots of red pepper flavor, scoop up some chopped bits with every bite. If you’re more of a minimalist, just take the dip and leave the bits.

Life is busy at the Miller house these days, so I usually just buy a jar of roasted red peppers. In the summer when my garden is bursting with peppers, I tend to make my own and use this recipe for Marinated Roasted Red Bell Peppers.

DRIED OR CANNED CHICKPEAS?

For whatever reason, it’s difficult for me to find dried chickpeas where I live. Every other kind of dried bean covers my grocery store shelves, but chickpeas are a canned-only situation. So canned beans it is for this recipe.

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HOW TO MAKE CREAMY HUMMUS

If you have dried beans and a little time to plan then, by all means, make hummus with dried beans you cooked at home. Follow this step by step guide for How to Cook Dried Beans, but add 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda to the water for hummus-bound chickpeas, and reduce the cooking time.

This technique of adding some baking soda was made popular by Yotam Ottolenghi and creates an alkaline environment that helps the skins release from the chickpeas. Agitate the chickpeas every now and then while they are cooking and skim the skins off the top. Ta-da!

For this short-cut version using canned chickpeas, drain a can of chickpeas, transfer the chickpeas to a bowl. Sprinkle in the baking soda and cover them with warm water. Let them soak for 10-15 minutes, agitating the chickpeas from time to time. Most, but not all, of the chickpeas should release. Just scoop them out and rinse them a few times.

Creamy roasted red pepper hummus in a blue bowl. The hummus is topped with chopped roasted red peppers and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Cucumber slices, lemon and scallions are set around the bowl.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Perhaps you’re not a roasted red pepper fan. Not to worry—feel free to get creative.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH HUMMUS?

When I make hummus, I pretty much eat it on everything until it’s gone. When you’ve made a batch, here are a few ideas on how to use it up.

  • Make a Mediterranean Mezze Platter.
  • Serve it solo with sliced veggies like cucumbers, peppers, and carrots.
  • Top it with whole chickpeas, olives or za’atar.
  • Pick up some fluffy pitas, tear and dip!
  • If all else fails, crackers will do just fine.

HOW TO STORE HUMMUS

Hummus will keep for about a week or two covered in your fridge.

LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT HUMMUS RECIPES? TRY THESE!

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February 29, 2020 at 09:04AM
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Healthy Cod Fish Tacos

2/28/2020

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This easy, healthy cod fish taco recipe is seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub topped with slaw and creamy lime sauce – no breading, no frying!

This easy, healthy fish taco recipe is made with cod seasoned with a chili-lime cumin rub topped with slaw – no breading, no frying!
Cod Fish Tacos

These fish tacos have a delicious crisp cabbage and carrot slaw, then drizzled with a lightened up chili-lime sauce. SO good! Me and Karina, my oldest daughter love fish, but my husband Tommy does not… unless I make fish tacos! These healthy fish tacos are my favorite way to get him to eat fish and they are so quick, ready in 30 minutes. For a fun spin on fish tacos, try these Greek Fish Tacos, Scallop Tacos or these Lobster Tacos.

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February 28, 2020 at 11:43AM
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5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

2/28/2020

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Peanut butter protein cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients: oats, protein powder, peanut butter, apple sauce and honey or maple syrup.  Each cookie has 4 grams of protein! Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Few things are better than when healthy treats are acceptable any time of day… am I right?! These cookies are super nutrient dense. I think they could pass as a breakfast and definitely pass as a snack! If you’re looking for a reason to have more cookies in your life and you love peanut butter, you’re going to go crazy for these easy, 5-ingredient cookies.

Two peanut butter protein cookies. One has a bite taken out of it.

Ingredients in Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

  • quick oats
  • vanilla protein powder – I share my favorite plant-based protein powders in that blog. If you prefer whey protein, that works too!
  • drippy natural peanut butter
  • unsweetened applesauce
  • honey or maple syrup

Stack of peanut butter protein cookies.

How to Make High Protein Cookies

In a large bowl, mix your dry ingredients (the protein powder and oats). In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients (the peanut butter, applesauce and honey or maple syrup). Add the wet to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The consistency of your dough will depend on the protein powder and natural peanut butter you use. If needed, add an additional 1-2 Tablespoons of applesauce to moisten the dough. Form the dough into one inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a fork to press the ball down into a cookie shape and bake until golden brown!

Storing Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies are so delicious it’s almost not even necessary to share storage tips! If you have self control… these store well in an airtight container on the counter, in the fridge or in the freezer! If you plan on storing for longer than a week, I recommend storing in the freezer.

More Healthy Cookie Recipes to Make:

  • Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
  • Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Healthy No Bake Cookies with Protein
  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Oatmeal Date Cookies

If you make these peanut butter protein cookies, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how they turned out. Your feedback is so helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers.

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  • Author: Brittany Mullins
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12
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Peanut butter protein cookies made with just 5 simple ingredients: oats, protein powder, peanut butter, apple sauce and honey or maple syrup.  Each cookie has 4 grams of protein! Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 2 scoops (50 grams) of vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup drippy natural peanut butter*
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce + 1–2 Tablespoons more, if needed
  • 2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place oats and protein powder into a small bowl and stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl mix together the peanut butter, applesauce and honey or maple syrup. Pour the wet peanut butter mixture over the dry mixture and stir well. Combining this mixture will take a little stirring power and it may seem a little crumbly at first. I used my hands to knead the dough near the end and that seems to help. If it’s too crumbly, you can add an extra 1-2 Tablespoons of applesauce to moisten it.
  4. Once combined, start forming the the dough into one inch balls.
  5. Place balls on a parchment lined baking sheet, press the ball down into a cookie shape with a fork and bake for 12 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool and enjoy. Store any leftovers in a covered airtight container on the counter/in the fridge for immediate consumption or store in the freezer for later.

Notes

  • For the protein powder, I recommend measuring by grams instead of by the scoop.
  • The consistency of the dough may vary based on the brand of protein powder and peanut butter you use. If the dough seems too dry, add more applesauce as the recipe suggests or a splash of milk.
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 3
  • Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 8
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 4

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February 28, 2020 at 10:06AM
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The Friday Buzz: What We Make for Lunch

2/28/2020

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Welcome to The Friday Buzz, our roundup of all good things, good advice, good feelings. It’s the happy hour of blog posts! Up this week: Easy Lunches! 

Friday is here, and for a lot of us that means we are planning our menus to get ready to go grocery shopping over the weekend. I’m pretty good about having breakfast foods on hand and planning out dinners, but I’m always on the hunt for quick and easy lunch ideas that take zero brainpower to make.

So, I thought I’d ask The Simply Team to share their go-to lunches, and here’s what they had to say!

OUR FAVE QUICK LUNCHES

  • It’s a Wrap! Andy’s go-to lunch is a chicken wrap made from a whole wheat tortilla, ranch dressing (he does a homemade non-dairy ranch, but you could do your own version), spinach, precooked chicken, and craisins.
  • Think Big! Emma loves to make big batches of something (anything, really!) that she can reheat throughout the week. Her two recent favorites are: Frittata made with chicken sausage and all the leftover vegetables from the weekend, and Beet and Barley Salad with a poached egg on top.
  • Oodles of Noodles: Summer likes to make our Thai Noodle Salad and eat it throughout the week. (It makes a lot!) She also likes sautéed peppers and onions with an egg on top.
  • Avo-Toast! Megan turns to avocado toast with an egg on top or some sort of egg scramble with a whole wheat tortilla.
  • Smash It! Cambria often smashes chickpeas on a piece of Ezekiel bread with some olive oil, salt, and pepper. Simple and delicious!

What are some of your go-to quick and easy lunches?

MEANWHILE ON INSTAGRAM

Our Orange Chicken is taking the Instagram world by storm, and it’s not hard to see why.

READER COMMENT OF THE WEEK

Man in the North left a comment that warmed our heart and souls on our Egg Drop Soup.

I followed the recipe, with a few substitutions that turned out great. My fiance is sick and when she tasted this soup, her whole day changed and lifted her spirits. We both agreed it’s the best egg drop soup we have ever had. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it meant more than you can imagine.

Watch out, Chicken Noodle Soup. Looks like I’ll be making Egg Drop Soup the next time I get sick!

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Claudia is the Community Manager for Simply Recipes, and finds joy building relationships with our readers through Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. As the mother of 5 girls, she is passionate about family dinner and having that time together every day to connect with those we love, even if it's over toast and eggs.

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February 28, 2020 at 09:30AM
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What Are the Best Egg Substitutes for Baking?

2/27/2020

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Looking to start baking without eggs? Know someone with an egg allergy that you'd like to bake for? We've got you covered with tips and recipes to bake without eggs!

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READER QUESTION: What is a good egg substitute when baking? We have egg allergies in our home. 

Great question, and thanks for writing in! Sometimes big changes can be overwhelming, but luckily baking all your favorite treats without eggs isn’t too tough once you get into the swing of it!

There are a number of store bought egg substitutes that you could try. To be honest, I haven’t tried many of them, but I know friends who really like the one from Bob’s Red Mill.

But even easier, I think, is a hack that you can do at home by making a “flax egg.” I know, I know, it sounds a little out there. But it’s easy and it works! In short, you mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2 1/2 tablespoons of water and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. This mixture then replaces one egg in most baking recipes.

You can find ground flaxseed at most well-stocked grocery stores or natural food markets. Or you can always grind whole flax seeds! Either way, I like to store my ground flaxseed in the refrigerator as it can go rancid. If you’re like me and hate buying an ingredient only to use it a few times, flax meal is a great way to work protein into your smoothies or morning oats!

~ Megan, Marketing Director, author of Whole Grain Mornings, and mother to a formerly egg-sensitive toddler

A FEW EGG-FREE BAKING RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED

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February 27, 2020 at 09:30AM
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Spaghetti and Meatballs

2/27/2020

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Spaghetti and meatballs

What’s more homey than spaghetti and meatballs? Twists of pasta doused in herb-flecked marinara sauce, with tender, spicy meatballs balanced on top… On a cold night, there’s not much that sounds better.

Meatless spaghetti and meatballs might seem like an oxymoron, but trust me, there’s no shortage of ways to make them meat-free. In fact, I’ve been hooked on two veggie meatball recipes lately. I couldn’t pick a favorite if I tried, so instead of choosing one to share here, I’m sharing both! Each one has a hearty texture and a rich savory flavor that’s irresistible with al dente pasta and tangy tomato sauce. Even Jack, my meatball-loving husband, devoured both. If you’re craving a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, either of these recipes is sure to satisfy. Let’s cook!

Noodles and marinara sauce

Plant-Based Spaghetti and Meatballs

This spaghetti recipe takes inspiration from the classic combination of pasta, meatballs, and sauce, but it has a few fresh twists. First, I replace half of the regular pasta with spiralized zucchini noodles to make it a bit lighter. Feel free to use all pasta if you want a heartier dish, or use all zucchini noodles to lighten it up even more. Spaghetti squash would be a great choice here too.

Second, I top it with my favorite homemade marinara sauce recipe. Fresh ingredients like crushed tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and oregano give it a delicious aromatic base. Then, I finish it with balsamic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of sugar for sweet, tangy depth of flavor.

Meatballs on a baking sheet

And of course, my meatballs are totally meat-free. I offer two different plant-based meatball options below, and you can’t go wrong with either. If you’re someone who likes to make veggie balls with, well, veggies, you’ll love the first option: my go-to mushroom meatballs. I cook the mushrooms with balsamic vinegar and tamari to highlight their umami flavor. Then, I pulse them together with sticky brown rice, black beans, walnuts, bread crumbs, and chili powder. The resulting balls have a hearty texture and lightly spicy, savory flavor.

The other option is a bit more traditional. Instead of using ground beef or ground pork, I use a plant-based ground meat substitute. I mix it with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and bread crumbs to make meatless meatballs that taste just like the real thing, with a meaty texture and smoky flavor. Whichever way you go, you won’t be disappointed!

Spaghetti and meatballs recipe

What to Serve with Spaghetti and Meatballs

Garnish this spaghetti recipe with lots of fresh basil and/or parsley, and top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan for an umami kick. On the side, serve good crusty bread or homemade focaccia and a salad like my Caesar salad, Caprese salad, or Greek salad. If you’re not in the mood for salad, serve it with one of these simple veggie side dishes instead:

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Lemon Roasted Cauliflower
  • Sautéed Mushrooms
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Simple Lemon Green Beans

This spaghetti recipe is quick enough to make on a weeknight, but it’s also a great recipe to make in advance. Cook the meatballs and sauce ahead of time, and store them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to five days. These components also freeze well. Check out this post for my best tips on freezing sauces and balls!

Spaghetti and meatballs on a plate with fork

More Favorite Pasta Recipes

If you love this recipe, check out this post for 25 more easy pastas, or try one of these delicious recipes next:

  • Best Vegetarian Lasagna
  • Easy Baked Ziti
  • Creamy Pasta Pomodoro
  • Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Homemade Mac and Cheese
  • Linguine with Roasted Lemon and Tomatoes

And if you prefer meat sauce to meatballs, check out my vegetarian spaghetti Bolognese!

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February 27, 2020 at 08:05AM
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I Spent $280 on a Skillet Worth it? Hestan Review!

2/26/2020

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I Spent $280 on a Skillet, Worth it? Hestan Review!
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Today I’m sharing my Hestan Skillet Review.. And FYI, not a sponsored post. A few weeks ago, after plenty of research, I dove in and bought a Hestan Nanobond Titaium Skillet. I chose the eleven inch model, price tag? A whopping $280. Here is my Hestan Skillet Review. Was it worth the price??… Wanted: The... The post I Spent $280 on a Skillet, Worth it? Hestan Review! appeared first on HealthyHappyLife.com.

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Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower

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Air Fryer Crispy Cauliflower
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Crispy cauliflower for the win, thanks to your air fryer! Make the cauliflower even tastier and crispier with spices, a little egg, and a light coating of breadcrumbs. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.

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