INGREDIENTS: Cheeses: The key is to get a good variety of flavors, so I try to get at least two of both hard and soft cheeses. Below are my favorites! Hard cheese options: Manchego, Jarlsberg, Gouda, Cheddar Soft cheese options: Brie, Boursin, blue cheese, goat cheese Meats: Salami – I like the peppered kind theContinue reading “Charcuterie Board”
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Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
INGREDIENTS: Quinoa (or rice) Frozen stir fry vegetable blend Protein – I used extra firm tofu, so that is what the directions are for, but I have also used rotisserie chicken as well! Teriyaki sauce (I like to get the spicy kind) Optional additions: avocado, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, baby corn (they come in cans),Continue reading “Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl”
Crunchwrap Supreme
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb ground chicken 1 package of taco seasoning 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green) 1 yellow onion 1 head of iceberg lettuce 1 tomato 1 bag of shredded Mexican blend cheese Nacho cheese (queso) – this is an optional add in! Sour cream Jalapeños Black beans- 1 can- drained 8 large tortillasContinue reading “Crunchwrap Supreme”
Ramen- but make it “healthy”
INGREDIENTS: Instant Ramen of your choosing Frozen potstickers Spinach Steamed broccoli/cauliflower Mushrooms Protein options: rotisserie chicken, tofu DIRECTIONS Steam your veggies, and potstickers Warm up your ramen according to package Add veggies, potstickers, and protein- stir and enjoy! TIP: At home, I will add an over-easy egg and extra hot sauce! Pros: This is cheap,Continue reading “Ramen- but make it “healthy””
Berry Spinach Salad
INGREDIENTS: Spinach Kale Raspberries Cucumber Roasted Brussels sprouts/other roasted veggies Rotisserie chicken (shredded) Avocado Feta Balsamic Vinaigrette or Poppy seed dressing (this dressing is amazing with this salad!) DIRECTIONS Slice avocado, cucumber, and veggies Construct your salad- equal halves of spinach and kale, followed by all the toppings! Put dressing on top TIP: I madeContinue reading “Berry Spinach Salad”
Shakshuka
INGREDIENTS: Olive oil (1 tablespoon) 1 shallot 1 garlic clove – minced or sliced Red pepper flakes 1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce – (I used arrabbiata for extra spice) 1 (14-ounce) can chickpeas- undrained 2 cups fresh baby spinach Salt and pepper 4 large eggs 2 ounces parmesan cheese (can use feta or mozzarella asContinue reading “Shakshuka”
Pear Balsamic Salad
INGREDIENTS: Spring Mix lettuce Bosc pear (You can really use any type of pear, I just prefer Bosc for salads- I used about a quarter or a half of the pear for this recipe) Blue cheese (or feta, or Gorgonzola) Cherry Tomatos Roasted pumpkin seeds (can use any type of roasted nut or seed!) MushroomsContinue reading “Pear Balsamic Salad”
Burritos/Burrito Bowls
INGREDIENTS: Lettuce Microwaveable rice Black beans Corn Peppers Jalapeños Avocado Shredded cheese (I used a Mexican Blend) Salsa Protein options: rotisserie chicken, pre-cooked frozen shrimp, tofu, or you could make a veggie-only burrito (that is what I did here!) If making into a burrito, you will also need tortillas DIRECTIONS: Cut your peppers, jalapeño orContinue reading “Burritos/Burrito Bowls”
Power Bowls
INGREDIENTS: Frozen quinoa blend Frozen sweet potato chunks Black beans Avocado Whatever veggies you want to use (steamed broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, squash – whatever you want!) Spinach/Kale I use crumbled cheese variety in this (blue cheese, gorgonzola, feta, goat cheese, but you can use whatever you want!) Hummus Protein options: rotisserie chicken, pre-cooked frozen shrimp,Continue reading “Power Bowls”
Cooking in Clerkship 