The Meal Prep Manual - 60 Minute Meals V3 PDF
The Meal Prep Manual - 60 Minute Meals V3 PDF
The Meal Prep Manual - 60 Minute Meals V3 PDF
MEAL PREP
MANUAL
3rd EDITION
60 MINUTE MEALS
JOSH CORTIS
Table of Contents
Entrées Breakfasts
Flank Steak Fajitas 1 Tuscan Egg Bake 100
Kielbasa with Rice and Beans 5 Banana Berry Muffins 104
Sweet Potato Turkey Chili 9 Baked Peach Oatmeal 108
Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry 13 Turkey Sausage Skillet 112
Deconstructed Cheeseburger Bowls 18 Homemade Granola Yogurt Parfait 117
Firecracker Chicken 23
Asian Flavored Ground Turkey Bowls 28
Chicken Quinoa Bowls 33
Middle Eastern Chicken 40
Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Stir Fry 45
Ground Beef Stroganoff 50 Snacks
Taco Bowls with Cauliflower Rice 55 Sweet Potato Turkey Sliders 122
Chicken Parmesan 60 Baked Falafel 126
Turkey Sloppy Joe Bowls & Jalapeño Cheddar Potatoes 65 Sweet Potato Chips 129
Orange Chicken & Vegetables 70 Garlic Parmesan Roasted Edamame 132
Garlic Sriracha Chicken 75 PB&J Oat Bites 135
Enchilada Chicken with Calabacitas 80
Chili Lime Chicken 85
Pesto Chicken 90
Sweet Potato Turkey Skillet 95
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INTRODUCTION
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Thank you for purchasing The Meal Prep Manual - 60 to believe anyone couldn’t take 2% of their week to provide
Minute Meals eBook! I hope you find the recipes included to all of their meals for the upcoming days. I decided to write
be helpful in reaching your health and nutrition goals! this book with the busy lifestyle in mind. Not many of us love
to spend time in the kitchen. We see it as just another chore
We live in a busy world where many people struggle to on our laundry list of activities throughout the week. Included
find time to prepare home cooked meals. Over the last few in this book are 30 recipes, specifically designed for meal
decades, home cooked meals have become almost obsolete. prep that can be cooked, plated, and cleaned up in under an
Many find themselves eating out more frequently and spend- hour. I hope those of you who struggle to find time for cook-
ing more money on food than is necessary. My goal with this ing will find tremendous value in the recipes compiled in the
cookbook is to provide a resource for individuals to easily pre- following pages!
pare their own meals in order to lead a healthier lifestyle and
to assist in saving money. The Basics
Meal prepping is ideal for people looking to lose weight, If you already know how to cook then meal prepping will
gain weight, save money, increase overall health, and save be a cakewalk for you. If you don’t know how to cook, then
time. One of the primary excuses people give for not cooking congratulations, you are about to learn. Cooking is a skill that
their meals is that they have no time. It is true that as a whole will increase the quality of your life exponentially. You would
our society is working longer hours and participating in more be hard pressed to find a person who doesn’t get enjoyment
activities. Time, however, is a relative concept. Similar to ex- out of great food. The recipes from this cookbook are easy to
ercise, when lack of time is used as an excuse we are refer- follow with no advanced cooking techniques, just simple cook-
ring to perceived time. A day is 24 hours long, if we work for ing to produce highly nutritious and palatable food. If you are
8 hours and sleep for 8 hours there are still 8 hours left in our ever doubting your abilities to cook one of the recipes, You-
day. People will make time for the things they value. Instead Tube is a fantastic reference to learn anything you’d need to
of surfing the internet or watching television for a few hours a know.
night you could be making an investment to your health. The
purpose of meal prep is to save you time while still maintain- Before beginning I recommend purchasing a cast iron
ing a healthy diet. Spending 3 hours in the kitchen on Sunday grill pan, kitchen scale, and containers to store your food.
can provide you with meals for the remainder of the week. Buy containers that are microwave, dishwasher, and freezer
Thats only 1.7% of your week. 1.7% of your week to save safe to make your life easier. A quick search on Amazon for
you money, improve your health, and save you time. It’s hard “meal prep containers” will provide you with hundreds of re-
sults. Each recipe in this book has calorie, macronutrient and
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time estimates attached using MyFitnessPal. Keep in mind This is known as mise en place, French for “putting in
these are estimates. Calorie content will be skewed by the place”. Doing this will allow you to move efficiently through
the exact weight of your foods or by the brand of ingredients the recipe. If you are a slow chopper, you won’t have to worry
you use. The values given should be close as long as you fol- about moving too fast to keep up with a pan and make poor
low the recipe but if you need exacts, I would weigh and cal- or dangerous cuts.
culate the nutrition information for yourself. The time it takes
to cook the meals will depend on your experience in the 4. Wash your dishes as you go.
kitchen. Those of you who are seasoned veterans will have
To get done in under an hour this is a must. There will
no problem whipping up these meals in under an hour. Those
be plenty of down time when you are waiting for things to
of you who are new to cooking might take a bit longer. Here
cook. Use that time to clean up a pot or two.
are some strategies you should be taking to improve your effi-
ciency and ensure you are saving as much time as possible: 5. Utilize all of the burners on your stove.
1. Read the entire recipe before starting. Some of the recipes will require you to use more than
one skillet. It will help you save time to have more than one
You should be doing this for all recipes! Having a com-
go to skillet or pan for cooking. If you only have one, just
plete understanding of where the recipe is going will help you
know that it may take you a bit longer.
be efficient in your cooking.
6. Get practice seasoning food without measuring uten-
2. Begin cooking things that need more time and less ba-
sils.
bysitting first (i.e. Rice).
Measuring out spices and seasonings is quite possibly
Rice/quinoa/lentils and other grains that don’t require
the most time consuming endeavor you will face in these reci-
you to actively watch them should be started first. You don’t
pes. The awesome thing about cooking is that is not an exact
want to finish cooking the whole meal and start the rice last
science. You can take some liberties with spices and the final
because you will be waiting 30 minutes and not multitasking.
product will still turn out well. Obviously if you need precise
3. Perform all necessary washing and cutting of foods be- measurements for nutritional tracking then measuring may be
fore you begin cooking. needed. However, most spices are so low in calories a little
extra here and there isn’t going to push the needle too much
in either direction. As you become more comfortable in the
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kitchen you will drastically decrease the time it takes to pre- sume if you just laid in bed for a period of time. The Harris-
pare your meals. Knife skills are a huge part of meal prep as Benedict equation takes into account an individuals height,
you will be cutting vegetables often. Practice makes perfect. weight, age and gender to determine the caloric level neces-
Having a sharp knife will be safer and faster. sary to maintain weight. Once the BMR is determined we can
multiply it by an activity factor corresponding to different activ-
The majority of the recipes are intended to be split into 5 serv- ity levels to establish the recommended daily calorie intake.
ings, one for each work day. My Fitness Pal was used to cal- Let’s take a look at the equation and determine what your val-
culate the nutritional information. Many of the measurements ues are. Unless you are a math savant, you’ll need a calcula-
in this book are volumetric measurements in Imperial units. tor to navigate your way through the equation. If you type
Because of this it leaves a little room for error. Again, if you “BMR calculator” into Google you will find plenty of resources
need exact measurements for calorie counting purposes then that will make these calculations for you.
weigh and measure your food each time you cook to get the
best possible value for your meals. That being said, if you are Harris-Benedict Equation
not someone who needs precise values, the nutritional infor-
mation in this book is likely to be similar to whatever you
throw together. It’s also important to note that if you change Males - BMR = 88.362 + (13.397 x weight in kg) + (4.799 x
the recipes in anyway, you will need to recalculate the nutri- height in cm) - (5.677 x age in years)
tional information.
Females – BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 x weight in kg) + (3.098 x
Let’s talk about calorie consumption. Many people ques- height in cm) - (4.330 x age in years)
tion how many calories they should eat per day. The answer
is that it depends and it is different for every individual. You
need to take into account your goals (do you want to lose
weight or gain weight), your activity levels, and your biology. If you are unsure of your measurements in the metric system,
Luckily we can make a good estimate on our calorie intake us- use the following conversions to determine your values.
ing the Harris-Benedict Equation. The Harris-Benedict Equa-
tion is a formula used to determine our basal metabolic rate
(BMR). The BMR is the rate of energy expenditure required to Height (in) _______ * 2.54 = ________cm
maintain necessary functions to sustain life. You can think of
Weight (lbs) _______ / 2.2 = ________kg
it as the minimum amount of calories you would need to con-
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Write down your values to the following equations to make To calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) we
your calculations easier. need to consider your activity levels. In the following table
there are values corresponding to five activity levels ranging
from no exercise to heavy exercise, multiple times per day.
Males – You can also consider your work when calculating your activ-
ity. If you work a desk job don’t add any extra activity. If you
Weight – (13.397 x _________kg) = _________ Value #1 work as a landscaper, for example, and are doing manual la-
bor it is in your best interest to factor the work done when
Height - (4.799 x _________cm) = _________ Value #2
choosing which category you fall into. Multiply the BMR you
Age - (5.677 x _________years) = _________ Value #3 calculated in the previous equation by the constant corre-
BMR = 88.362 + Value #1 + Value #2 – Value #3 = Light exercise (1–3 days per
calories needed = BMR x 1.375
week)
_________cals/day
Moderate exercise (3–5 days per
calories needed = BMR x 1.55
week)
Heavy exercise (6–7 days per
calories needed = BMR x 1.725
week)
Females –
Very heavy exercise (twice per
calories needed = BMR x 1.9
day, extra heavy workouts)
Weight - (9.247 x _________kg) = _________ Value #1
sponding to your activity level and you will get a value for the
Height - (3.098 x _________cm) = _________ Value #2
recommended daily intake in order to maintain your weight.
Age - (4.330 x _________ years) = _________ Value #3
BMR x activity level constant = ________ cals/day
2. On the day you start the experiment, wake up, go to the Final weight - Starting weight = __x__lbs
bathroom and then immediately weight yourself. This is
your starting weight. Record the value. (__x__lbs x 3500 calories) / 14 days = __y__cals/day
3. For the following 14 days, weigh and measure all of your __y__cals/day + TDEE from step 1 = _____cals/day (this
food and track your intake using My Fitness Pal. You is your new estimated TDEE)
should be aiming to hit the value that was calculated in
step 1. This is your daily calorie intake with an estimate for
your daily activity factored in. Good luck to you with your nutritional goals!
4. For those 14 days, go about your normal life. Try not to MPM Prep Crew - Facebook Group
change anything in your normal operations.
I decided to have a page where we can work together as a
5. On Day 15, wake up, go to the bathroom and weigh your- community to share recipes, share our creations, and ask any
self immediately. This is your final weight. Record the questions that you may want answered. Below is a link to the
value. private Facebook group that is reserved for people who have
purchased a copy of this book. Go to Facebook and request
6. Subtract your final weight from your starting weight. If you
to join!
stayed the same weight, your estimate for TDEE has been
confirmed. If you gained weight, your estimate for TDEE https://www.facebook.com/groups/162020708086653
was too high and if you lost weight your estimate was too
low.
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About the Author I believe that food is truly one of life's greatest pleasures.
You'd be hard pressed to find any person who doesn't enjoy a
good meal. Eating healthy shouldn't be a chore. With a little
time and practice, anyone can learn how to create highly pal-
atable, nutritious meals.
All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner
whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher.
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ENTRÉES
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FLANK STEAK
FAJITAS
Grilled flank steak marinated in lime juice and seasonings
served with pan fried peppers and onions. This is a great low
carb meal option.
411 Cals
Carbs
11g Fat
23g
Protein
40g
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FLANK STEAK FAJITAS
SHOPPING LIST For the Steak For the Peppers and Onions
PRODUCE
•2 lbs (908g) flank steak •4 medium (600g) bell peppers
of any color
4 bell peppers
2 limes
•2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
1 sweet onion •1 medium (200g) sweet onion
Cilantro (optional)
•1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MEAT/DAIRY •2 Tbsp (30g) minced garlic
2 lbs flank steak •Cilantro (optional)
•2 tsp (5g) ground coriander
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
•Salt and pepper to taste
Chili powder •1 lime for garnish
Garlic
•1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice
Coriander
Salt and pepper
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FLANK STEAK FAJITAS
Preparation
•Lightly season the steak with salt and pepper. Place it in a large ziplock bag and add 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1
Tbsp chili powder, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 tsp ground coriander, and the juice of 1 lime.
•Remove as much air as possible and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
•While the steak is marinating, wash and cut your peppers into strips. Cut your onion into similar sized
slices.
•Heat a large skillet over medium high heat (cast iron is best here). Add in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and cook
the peppers and onions until they become soft.
•Season with salt and pepper and drizzle a bit of lime juice over the top.
•To cook the steak, heat a grill pan over medium high heat, add a bit of olive oil and grill the meat for
3-4 minutes each side for a medium steak.
•Remove from the pan and allow to rest for a few minutes. This will make sure the meat retains its
moisture.
•Cut the meat into thin slices against the grain to prevent chewiness.
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KIELBASA
WITH RICE & BEANS
Here is one of the easiest meals you will ever make. Sausage,
rice, and beans is such a classic combination and the frozen
broccoli and carrots add an easy source of nutrients.
513 Cals
Fat
15g
Carbs Protein
60g 34g
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KIELBASA WITH RICE & BEANS
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
PRODUCE
•2 - 14oz (795g) turkey kielbasa sausages
Shredded carrots
1 bunch cilantro
•2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
1 lime (optional)
•2 ½ cups (250g) shredded carrots
MEAT/DAIRY •2 ½ cups (375g) frozen, chopped broccoli
2 turkey kielbasa
sausages
•2 cups (400g) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
MIDDLE AISLES
16oz can of black beans •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro
1 large bag of frozen
broccoli •1 lime (optional)
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Salt and pepper
•Salt and pepper to taste
Rice
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KIELBASA WITH RICE & BEANS
Preparation
•Cook enough rice to yield 3 cups of cooked rice. (1 cup of dry rice yields around 3 cups of cooked
rice)
•Slice your kielbasa sausage into bite sized pieces and fry in a large skillet until browned.
•This is all of the cooking that is required for this meal. The carrots, broccoli, and beans will cook in
the microwave when you reheat your meal. If you plan on eating the meal right away, microwave the
broccoli and carrots and heat the beans in a small sauce pan.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between 5 containers. Sprinkle
chopped cilantro over the beans and rice. Serve with a lime wedge if you’d like.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
474 Cals
Fat
17g
Carbs
45g
Protein
36g
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI
SHOPPING LIST For the Chili For the Topping
•1 ½ lbs (681g) ground turkey (93/7) •5 Tbsp (71g) Greek yogurt
PRODUCE
1 sweet potato •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) pinto beans •Chopped green onions (10g)
1 sweet onion
1 green pepper •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) petite diced toma-
1 red pepper
Green onions toes
MEAT/DAIRY •1 - 14.5oz can (411g) crushed tomatoes
1.5 lbs of ground turkey •1 large (300g) sweet potato
Greek yogurt
•½ medium (100g) sweet onion
MIDDLE AISLES
1 can pinto beans •1 medium (150g) green pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can petite diced
tomatoes
•1 medium (150g) red pepper
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •2 Tbsp (15g) chili powder
Chili powder
Cayenne powder •1 tsp (3g) cayenne pepper
Olive oil
Salt and pepper •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
•Salt and pepper to taste
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY CHILI
Preparation
•Before you start cooking you’ll want to chop all of your vegetables first. This will save time. You’ll also
want to start a pot of water to boil for the sweet potatoes. Cut the onion and bell peppers into a small
dice. Cut the sweet potatoes into a medium dice.
•Add the sweet potatoes to the boiling water and cook until soft. Drain the water and set aside.
•Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat in a large pot. Add in the peppers and onions and cook
for 3-5 minutes or until soft.
•Push the pepper and onion mixture to the side and add an additional 1 Tbsp of olive oil to the pot.
Lightly season the turkey with salt and pepper and add to the pot. Cook until browned.
•Add the crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, beans, sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp chili powder, and 1
tsp cayenne pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil and taste test. Season with salt and pepper and adjust
seasonings as needed.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between 5 containers. Top each
dish with Greek yogurt and green onions.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
527 Cals
Fat
21g
Carbs
50g
Protein
34g
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BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients For the Sauce
• 1 ½ lbs (681g) sirloin steak • ½ cup (120mL) soy sauce
PRODUCE
1 bunch of broccoli • 1 bunch (500g) broccoli • 1 Tbsp (15g) sriracha
1 sweet onion
1 lb carrots • ½ (100g) sweet onion • ¼ cup (60mL) water
Ginger
Green onions • 1 lb (454g) carrots • 1 Tbsp (5g) minced ginger
MEAT/DAIRY • 2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil • 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch
1.5 lb sirloin steak
• 1 Tbsp (5g) ginger • 3 Tbsp (37g) brown sugar
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Olive oil • 3 tsp (8g) cornstarch
Cornstarch
Rice • 2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
Soy sauce
Sriracha • 5 Tbsp (10g) chopped green
Brown sugar onions
Salt and pepper
Sesame seeds • Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp (8g) sesame seeds
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BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY
For the rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice and 1 Tbsp green onions to each dish and di-
vide the meat mixture evenly.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
665 Cals
Fat
Carbs 35g
47g
Protein
41g
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CHEESEBURGER BOWLS
SHOPPING LIST For the Hamburger and Toppings For the Potato Wedges
•2 lbs (908g) ground beef (85/15) •5 small (750g) russet po-
PRODUCE
2 Roma tomatoes •5 Tbsp (35g) shredded cheese tatoes
5 russet potatoes
Shredded Brussels •9oz (255g) package of shredded Brussels •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
sprouts
sprouts •Salt and pepper
MEAT/DAIRY
2 lbs of ground beef •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Shredded Cheese
•1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
MIDDLE AISLES
Pickle spears •10 Tbsp (150g) BBQ sauce (Vinegar
based)
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Olive oil •5 dill (150g) pickle spears
Garlic powder
BBQ sauce •2 (120g) Roma tomatoes
Salt and pepper
•Salt and pepper to taste
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CHEESEBURGER BOWLS
For the Potato Wedges
•Preheat your oven to 400°F.
•Wash each of your potatoes thoroughly. Cut each of them in half long ways 3 times so you have 8
wedges for each potato.
•In a large bowl, drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt and pepper.
Toss the potatoes to coat and spread onto a sheet pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes and then flip them to the other side and cook an additional 10-12 minutes.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your hamburger, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts evenly between
your 5 containers. Top the hamburger with 1 Tbsp of shredded cheese. Add 1 pickle spear and slices of
Roma tomatoes. Store 2 Tbsp of BBQ sauce in a separate container.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
446 Cals
Fat
14g
Carbs
41g
Protein
39g
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FIRECRACKER CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken For the Vegetables
•2 lbs (908g) chicken breast •2 medium (500g) zucchinis
PRODUCE
2 zucchinis •3 Tbsp (45mL) Frank’s Red Hot Sauce •1 large (200g) red bell pepper
1 red pepper
1 sweet onion (any hot sauce should work) •½ medium (100g) sweet onion
Green onions (optional)
•1 tsp (2g) red pepper flakes •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MEAT/DAIRY •1 Tbsp (15mL) apple cider vinegar
2 lbs chicken breast •Salt and pepper to taste
•¼ cup (84g) honey
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
Red pepper flakes
•1 Tbsp (8g) cornstarch •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
Apple cider vinegar •1 Tbsp (15mL) cold water
Honey
Cornstarch
Olive oil
•2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
Rice
Salt and pepper
•Salt and pepper to taste
•Green onions (10g) to garnish (optional)
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FIRECRACKER CHICKEN
For the rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
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FIRECRACKER CHICKEN
For the Vegetables
•Cut your vegetables into a large dice.
•Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil.
•Add the onions and peppers first. Cook them for 1-2 minutes and then add in the zucchini and cook
until soft.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice and divide the remainder of your ingredients evenly
between your containers. Top with green onions if you wish.
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
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ASIAN FLAVORED
GROUND TURKEY BOWLS
Ground turkey mixed in an Asian inspired sauce and served with
a side of rice, and vegetables. Topping this dish with a few pea-
nuts after reheating would be a great addition.
415 Cals
Fat
16g
Carbs
36g
Protein
32g
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GROUND TURKEY BOWLS
SHOPPING LIST For the Turkey For the Vegetables
•1½ lbs (681g) ground turkey (93/7) •1 medium (200g) sweet onion
PRODUCE
8 oz mushrooms •8 oz (227g) mushrooms •2 ½ cups (250g) shredded carrots
1 sweet onion
1 bag shredded carrots •1 Tbsp (21g) honey •1 medium (150g) green pepper
1 green pepper
•2 tsp (10g) sriracha •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MEAT/DAIRY
1.5 lbs ground turkey •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •Salt and pepper to taste
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •¼ tsp (1g) ground ginger
Honey
Sriracha •1 tsp (5mL) sesame oil
Garlic
Ground ginger •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
Sesame oil
Soy sauce •3 Tbsp (45mL) soy sauce
Olive oil
Rice •Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper
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GROUND TURKEY BOWLS
For the Vegetables
•Wash and cut your green pepper into a large dice. Cut your sweet onion into a large dice as well.
•Cut your mushrooms into quarters if they are small or more if they are larger mushrooms.
•In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat.
•Add the onion first and cook for 1-2 minutes then add in the green peppers. Cook until soft and re-
move from the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe makes 5 servings. You do not need to cook the shredded carrots because they will
cook when reheated in the microwave. Add ½ cup of rice and carrots to each container and di-
vide the remaining ingredients equally.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
442 Cals
Fat
13g
Carbs
27g
Protein
54g
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CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast
PRODUCE
1 bunch celery •1 ¼ cup (175g) diced celery
1 bag shredded carrots
1 large green pepper •1 ¼ cup (125g) shredded carrots
MEAT/DAIRY •1 ¼ cup diced (175g) green peppers
2.5 lbs chicken breast
Greek yogurt •1 cup (227g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
MIDDLE AISLES •1 tsp (3g) ranch dressing mix
1 packet ranch mix
Buffalo sauce •¼-½ cup (120mL) buffalo sauce
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked quinoa
Olive oil
Salt and pepper •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
•Salt and pepper
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CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS
For the Quinoa
•Cook enough quinoa to have 2 ½ cups of cooked quinoa. 1 cup of uncooked quinoa will yield around
3 cups of cooked quinoa. Rinse the quinoa prior to cooking until the water runs clear. Cook using the
same method you would use for rice.
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CHICKEN QUINOA BOWLS
For the Vegetables
•Wash and cut your pepper and celery into a small dice. You need to have a total of 1 ¼ cups each.
•Measure out 1 ¼ cups of shredded carrots.
•You don’t need to cook any of these as they will cook in the microwave.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of quinoa and ¼ carrots, celery, and peppers to each con-
tainer. Divide the chicken equally and add 1 of your ranch dressing cups to each container.
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
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SALSA CHICKEN
QUINOA BOWLS Ingredients
PER SERVING - MAKES 5 •2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast
535 Cals •1 large (300g) zucchini
•1 can (425g) black beans
Fat
15g
•1 large (200g) green pepper
Carbs
42g •16oz (454g) jar of salsa
Protein •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked quinoa
57g
•2 ½ Tbsp (38mL) olive oil
•Salt and pepper
Preparation
•Follow the instructions on the previous pages. Everything
is the same except you swap the buffalo sauce for salsa
and you sauté the zucchini and green pepper instead of
leaving them raw. The beans don’t need cooked because
they will be reheated in the microwave
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN
WITH TURMERIC RICE
Chicken thighs seasoned with middle eastern spices and grilled
to perfection. Paired with the chicken is rice, spiced with tur-
meric and mixed with carrots, peas, and tomatoes.
441 Cals
Fat
16g
Carbs
30g
Protein
44g
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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken For the Rice
•2 lbs (908g) chicken thighs •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
PRODUCE
1 red onion •1 cup (227g) plain nonfat greek yogurt •1 tsp (4g) turmeric
1 lemon
1 bag shredded carrots •½ medium (100g) red onion, minced •1 cup (100g) shredded carrots
1 Roma tomato
•¼ tsp (1g) salt •1 cup (150g) frozen peas
MEAT/DAIRY
2 lbs chicken thighs •1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice •1 (60g) Roma tomato
Greek yogurt
MIDDLE AISLES
•1 tsp (3g) cumin •1 ½ tsp (4g) garlic powder
1 package frozen peas
•1 tsp (1g) oregano •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •½ tsp (2g) paprika •Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
Cumin
Oregano
•2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
Paprika
Turmeric
Garlic powder
Rice
Salt and pepper
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MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKEN
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
•Once the rice has finished cooking, measure out 2 ½ cups and place in a large bowl.
•Cut your Roma tomato into a small dice, remove the seeds. Chop the shredded carrots into
smaller pieces.
•Mix in 1 tsp turmeric, 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup frozen peas, the diced tomato, 1 ½ tsp
garlic powder, 1 Tbsp olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the chicken and rice evenly between each of your contain-
ers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
473 Cals
Fat
13g
Carbs
38g
Protein
51g
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TERIYAKI STIR FRY
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast
PRODUCE
1 lb green beans •20oz (567g) broccoli (fresh or frozen)
MEAT/DAIRY •1 lb (454g) green beans
2.5 lbs of chicken breast
•2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
MIDDLE AISLES
1 jar of teriyaki ginger
sauce
•½ cup (120mL) teriyaki ginger sauce*
1 large bag of frozen
broccoli •1 Tbsp (6g) sesame seeds
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
Olive oil
Rice
Sesame seeds
•Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper
*I use the Kikkoman Teriyaki Triple Ginger sauce. If this sauce isn’t available in your grocery
store, it can be purchase on Amazon or just purchase a different sauce with good ingredients.
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TERIYAKI STIR FRY
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
•Add the chicken back to the skillet and pour ½ cup of the teriyaki sauce over the top. Stir to
coat and then add the green beans and broccoli. Stir everything so that the vegetables can
pick up the residual sauce. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds over the top.
This recipe makes 5 servings. To each of your containers add ½ cup of rice and divide the stir
fry evenly.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
503 Cals
Fat
Carbs 27g
31g
Protein
34g
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GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF
SHOPPING LIST For the Stroganoff For the Vegetables
•1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15) •1 lb (454g) whole mushrooms
PRODUCE
1 sweet onion •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •2 medium (500g) zucchinis
2 zucchinis
1 lb whole mushrooms •¾ cup (170g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt •1 Tbsp (14g) butter
MEAT/DAIRY •½ cup (120mL) tomato sauce •Salt and pepper to taste
1.5 lbs ground beef
Greek yogurt •2 Tbsp (30mL) dijon mustard
Butter
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MIDDLE AISLES
1 can tomato sauce •Salt and pepper to taste
Dijon mustard
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GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the beef and vegeta-
bles evenly.
Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
479 Cals
Carbs Fat
21g 29g
Protein
33g
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TACO BOWLS
SHOPPING LIST For the Meat For the Cauliflower Rice
•1 ½ lbs (680g) ground beef (85/15) •20oz (567g) frozen cauliflower rice
PRODUCE
5 Roma tomatoes •½ cup (120mL) tomato sauce •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
1 white onion
2 jalapeños •1 tsp (3g) paprika •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder
Cilantro
Lime •1 tsp (3g) garlic powder •1 tsp (3g) paprika
1 package of shaved
Brussels sprouts
•1 tsp (3g) chili powder •1 (60g) Roma tomato, diced
MEAT/DAIRY
1.5 lbs of ground beef •1 tsp (3g) cumin For the Salsa Roja
MIDDLE AISLES •Salt and pepper to taste •4 (240g) Roma tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
2 bags of frozen
cauliflower rice •1 small (100g) white onion
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
For the Brussels Sprouts •2 (60g) jalapeños
Garlic
Paprika •9oz (255g) package shaved Brussels •4 cloves (20g) garlic
Garlic powder sprouts
Chili powder •¼ bunch (10g) cilantro
Cumin •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Olive oil •2 Tbsp (30mL) lime juice
Salt and pepper •1 tsp (3g) garlic powder
•Salt to taste
•Salt and pepper to taste
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TACO BOWLS
For the Taco Meat
•Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the ground beef.
•Once cooked, drain the fat and add in ½ cup of tomato sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp
cumin, 1 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5
minutes then remove from heat.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add 1 of your salsa cups to each container and divide the remaining in-
gredients evenly.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
473 Cals
Fat
14g
Carbs
32g
Protein
56g
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CHICKEN PARMESAN
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 lbs (908g) chicken breast tenders
PRODUCE
3 zucchinis •2 cups (60g) Cheerios (you can use breadcrumbs, I use Cheerios
1 bunch parsley
2 Roma tomatoes because they are gluten free)
MEAT/DAIRY •¼ cup (28g) shredded parmesan cheese
2 lbs chicken breast •2 eggs
tenders
Eggs
Shredded parmesan •½ cup (60g) tapioca flour (cornstarch works as well)
cheese
1 bag thinly sliced •10 slices (110g) thinly sliced provolone cheese
provolone cheese
•2 (120g) Roma tomatoes, sliced
MIDDLE AISLES
1 jar of pasta sauce •1 tsp (1g) oregano
Cheerios
Tapioca flour •5 Tbsp (5g) fresh parsley, chopped
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •1 ¼ cups (300g) red pasta sauce (Find one with good ingredients,
Cooking spray
Oregano
read the nutrition labels!)
Salt and pepper •3 medium (750g) zucchinis
•Cooking spray
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CHICKEN PARMESAN
For the Chicken
•Preheat your oven to 400°F
•In a blender, add ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 tsp oregano, and 2 cups of Cheerios.
Blend until the Cheerios are reduced to a powder.
•Set up 3 bowls. One with ½ cup of tapioca flour (cornstarch works as well), one with 2 beaten
eggs, and one with the ground Cheerios.
•Dip the chicken breast tenders in the tapioca flour, then the egg wash, and then coat with the
ground Cheerios.
•Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and place the chicken on the pan. Lightly spray the
tops with more cooking spray.
•Cook the chicken for 10 minutes and remove from the oven. Flip the chicken and cook an ad-
ditional 5 minutes.
•Remove from the oven again and top the chicken with 1 ¼ cups of pasta sauce. Evenly
spread the sauce across the chicken evenly. Place two thinly sliced pieces of provolone
cheese over the top of the chicken.
•Bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown and remove from oven.
•Top the chicken with chopped parsley.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
For the Zoodles and Tomatoes
•While the chicken is cooking, wash your zucchini and form them into noodles using a vegeta-
ble spiralizer.
•There is no need to cook these as they will cook upon reheating in the microwave.
•Cut the tomatoes into slices.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your chicken, zoodles, and sliced tomatoes evenly be-
tween your containers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
587 Cals
Fat
20g
Carbs
57g
Protein
46g
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TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS
SHOPPING LIST For the Sloppy Joes For the Jalapeño Cheddar Potatoes
•2 lbs (908g) ground turkey 93/7 •5 small (625g) potatoes
PRODUCE
1 sweet onion •½ cup (132g) tomato paste •1 (30g) jalapeño
1 green pepper
5 small potatoes •½ medium (100g) sweet onion •½ cup (56g) shredded cheddar cheese
1 jalapeño
1 bunch of broccoli •1 medium (150g) green pepper •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MEAT/DAIRY •2 Tbsp (30g) dijon mustard •Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs ground turkey
Shredded cheddar •1 ½ Tbsp (23mL) Worcestershire sauce
cheese
•¼ cup (60g) ketchup •1 large (500g) bunch of broccoli
MIDDLE AISLES
1 can tomato paste •1 tsp (3g) red pepper flakes
Worcestershire sauce
•1 Tbsp (8g) onion powder
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Dijon mustard •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Ketchup
Red pepper flakes
Onion powder
•Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
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TURKEY SLOPPY JOE BOWLS
For the Potatoes
•Preheat your oven to 425°F.
•Wash and cut your potatoes into a small to medium dice. You want these small so they cook
faster. Aim for about ¼ inch cubes. Toss the potatoes in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and spread on a
sheet pan.
•Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven and stir/flip. Bake for an additional 5-8 min-
utes or until they have developed some color.
•Remove the potatoes from the oven and segment them out into 5 even portions on the pan.
Top each portion with cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, bake until the cheese has melted.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between your containers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
488 Cals
Fat
15g
Carbs
49g
Protein
40g
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ORANGE CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken For the Sauce
•2 lbs (908g) chicken thighs •¼ cup (84g) honey
PRODUCE
1 sweet onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •¼ cup (60mL) white vinegar
1 zucchini
1 yellow squash •1 Tbsp (6g) sesame seeds •½ cup (120mL) orange juice
1 bag of carrots
1 green pepper •2 Tbsp (30mL) soy sauce
1 red pepper
For the Vegetables •2 tsp (5g) cornstarch
MEAT/DAIRY
2 lbs chicken thighs •1 medium (250g) zucchini •1 Tbsp (15mL) cold water
MIDDLE AISLES •1 medium (250g) yellow squash
Orange juice
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ORANGE CHICKEN
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the chicken and vege-
tables evenly between your containers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
426 Cals
Fat
12g
Carbs
27g
Protein
52g
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GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken thighs
PRODUCE
Green onions •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
MEAT/DAIRY •20oz (567g) frozen broccoli
2.5 lbs chicken thighs
•¾ cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt
MIDDLE AISLES
Greek yogurt •2 Tbsp (30g) sriracha
Sriracha
2 packages of frozen •2 tsp (5g) garlic powder
broccoli
•Salt and pepper
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Olive oil •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
Rice
•5 Tbsp (10g) chopped green onions
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GARLIC SRIRACHA CHICKEN
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of rice to each dish and divide the chicken and broc-
coli evenly. Top each dish with 1 Tbsp of chopped green onions.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
495 Cals
Fat
18g
Carbs
34g
Protein
50g
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ENCHILADA CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken and Sauce For the Cilantro Lime Rice
•2 ½ (1135g) chicken thighs •2 ½ cups (438g) cooked rice
PRODUCE
4 Roma tomatoes •14.5oz can (411g) fire roasted tomatoes •1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice
1 red onion
1 bunch cilantro •2 Tbsp (20g) diced red onion •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
1 lime
1 jalapeño •1 Tbsp (15g) garlic •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro
2 zucchinis
8oz mushrooms
1 red pepper
•1 Tbsp (15mL) white vinegar •Salt to taste
•1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder
MEAT/DAIRY
2.5 lbs chicken thighs •1 tsp (1g) oregano For the Pico de Gallo
MIDDLE AISLES •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •4 (240g) Roma tomatoes
1 can fire roasted
tomatoes
•½ medium (100g) red onion
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
For the Vegetables
White vinegar •¼ cup (10g) chopped cilantro
Garlic
•2 medium (500g) zucchini
Chili powder •1-2 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice
Oregano •8oz (227g) mushrooms
Olive oil •1 (30g) jalapeño pepper
Rice •1 large (200g) red pepper
Salt and pepper •Salt and pepper to taste
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
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ENCHILADA CHICKEN
For the Rice
•Cook enough rice to have 2 ½ cups of cooked rice. 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield around 3
cups of cooked rice.
•Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil over the rice and mix in ¼ cup of cilantro, juice of ½ lime, and add
salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of the cilantro lime rice to each container and divide
the remainder of the ingredients evenly. Store the pico de gallo in a separate, smaller con-
tainer.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
511 Cals
Fat
Carbs 19g
31g
Protein
55g
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CHILI LIME CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken For the Lentils
•2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken thighs •2 ½ cups (500g) cooked lentils
PRODUCE
2 limes •3 Tbsp (45mL) lime juice •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin
1 jalapeño
1 bunch of cilantro •1 Tbsp (8g) cumin •1 Tbsp (15mL) lime juice
2 zucchini
1 red onion •1 tsp (2g) chili powder •¼ cup (5g) chopped cilantro
MEAT/DAIRY •1 tsp (2g) paprika •Salt and pepper to taste
2.5 lbs chicken thighs
•1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic
MEAT/DAIRY
Lentils •1 tsp (3g) salt For the Vegetables
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil •2 medium (500g) zucchini
Cumin
Chili powder
Paprika
•1 (30g) jalapeño, sliced (optional) •1 medium (200g) red onion
Garlic
Olive oil
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Salt and pepper
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CHILI LIME CHICKEN
For the Lentils
•Rinse your lentils until the water runs clear and sift through them to ensure there are no
rocks or other particles.
•One cup of dry lentils will yield roughly 2 ½ cups of cooked lentils. Cook a little bit extra to en-
sure you have enough.
•Measure out 1 ½ cups of lentils and 3 cups of water and place in a large pot. Heat the pot
over high heat and bring to a boil. Once the pot is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover.
Cook for 20 minutes.
•If the lentils aren’t soft after 20 minutes, keep cooking until they have softened.
•Measure out 2 ½ cups of cooked lentils and mix in ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp lime juice,
1 Tbsp cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Add ½ cup of lentils to each dish and divide the remainder of the
ingredients evenly between your containers. Top with sliced jalapeño if desired.
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526 Cals
Fat
Carbs
24g
24g
Protein
53g
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PESTO CHICKEN
SHOPPING LIST For the Chicken For the Pesto
•2 ½ lbs (1135g) chicken breast •2 cups (60g) spinach
PRODUCE
1.5 lbs of carrots •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
1 lb fresh green beans
1 bag of spinach •1 Tbsp (8g) onion powder •2 Tbsp (56g) parmesan cheese
1 lemon
Fresh parsley (optional) •1 Tbsp (3g) oregano •¼ cup (30g) walnuts
MEAT/DAIRY •1 tsp (2g) coriander •1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice
2.5 lbs chicken breast
1 bag of shredded •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Salt to taste
parmesan cheese
•Salt and pepper to taste
MIDDLE AISLES
Walnuts •Chopped parsley (optional)
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Garlic
Onion powder
For the Vegetables
Oregano
Coriander •1 lb (454g) fresh green beans
Olive oil
Salt and pepper •1 ½ (681g) lbs carrots
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
•Salt and pepper to taste
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PESTO CHICKEN
For the Chicken
•Pound the chicken using a meat tenderizer until it is even thickness throughout. If you don’t
have a meat tenderizer, butterfly the chicken to a thinner piece of meat.
•Add the chicken to a ziplock bag with 1 Tbsp of olive oil, 1 Tbsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp oregano,
1 tsp coriander and 1 Tbsp minced garlic.
•Shake the chicken around in the bag to evenly coat each breast with the seasoning. Remove
as much air from the bag as possible and allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes. 30 minutes
is preferred but in the interest of time, it is not required.
•Heat a grill pan or a skillet over medium high heat. Lightly season the chicken with salt and
and cook the chicken in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding. It has finished cook-
ing when the inside is no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F.
•Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes and cut into slices.
The recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your sliced chicken, vegetables, and pesto cups evenly be-
tween your containers. Garnish with chopped parsley if you wish.
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526 Cals
Fat
20g
Carbs
43g
Protein
44g
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY SKILLET
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•3 medium (750g) sweet potatoes
PRODUCE
3 sweet potatoes •2 lbs (908g) ground turkey 93/7
1 sweet onion
2 poblano peppers •½ medium (100g) sweet onion
Green onions
•2 (250g) poblano peppers (green peppers work fine)
MEAT/DAIRY
2 lbs ground turkey •1 Tbsp (15g) minced garlic
1 bag shredded cheese
•1 Tbsp (8g) cumin
MIDDLE AISLES
1 jar of salsa •1 Tbsp (8g) chili powder
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Olive oil
Garlic •5 Tbsp (20g) chopped green onions
Cumin
Chili powder •½ cup (56g) shredded cheese
Salt and pepper
•1 ¼ cup (300g) salsa (find one with a good ingredient list)
•Salt and pepper to taste
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY SKILLET
Preparation
•Wash and cut your sweet potatoes into a large dice.
•Start a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add in the sweet potatoes and
boil until they are easily pierced by a fork. Drain the water once they have finished cooking.
•Wash your peppers and cut the pepper and onion into a small dice.
•Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, peppers, and 1 Tbsp
of minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes.
•After the onions and peppers have cooked for a few minutes, add in the ground turkey and
cook until it has browned.
•Mix in 1 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
•Add in the sweet potatoes and mix.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide the meat and potato mixture evenly into each of your con-
tainers. Top each dish with shredded cheese, 1 Tbsp of green onions, and ¼ cup salsa.
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TUSCAN
EGG BAKE
Pork sausage, spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese cooked into an
egg bake. This is a wonderful combination of flavors and a small
serving of vegetables to start off your day with!
323 Cals
Carbs
4g
Fat
23g
Protein
24g
100
TUSCAN EGG BAKE
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•10 eggs
PRODUCE
3 Roma tomaotes •½ lb (227g) pork breakfast sausage
1 bag of baby spinach
•3 cups (90g) spinach
MEAT/DAIRY
½ lb pork sausage •3 (180g) Roma tomatoes
1 dozen eggs
Feta cheese •1 tsp (1g) oregano
Milk
•¼ cup (38g) feta cheese
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Oregano
Cooking spray
•¼ cup (60mL) skim milk
Salt and pepper •Salt and pepper to taste
•Cooking spray
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TUSCAN EGG BAKE
Preparation
•Preheat your oven to 400°F.
•Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the sausage until it has browned.
•Once the sausage has browned, add in the spinach and wilt.
•In a large bowl, beat together 10 eggs, 1 tsp oregano, and ¼ cup of milk.
•Wash and cut your tomatoes into a large dice and remove the seeds. (You can cut one of the
tomatoes into slices for presentation purposes if you wish)
•Spray a 13”x9” pan with cooking spray and add in the eggs, sausage and spinach mixture, ¼
cup feta cheese, diced tomatoes, and lightly season with salt and pepper.
•Bake for 20 minutes or until the center has set.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Cut the egg bake into 5 even pieces and place into each of your
containers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
93 Cals
Fat
3.7g
Carbs Protein
10.8g 4.2g
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BERRY BANANA MUFFINS
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 medium (250g) ripe bananas (frozen and thawed is best)
PRODUCE
2 bananas •4 eggs
MEAT/DAIRY •1 Tbsp (16g) peanut butter
1 dozen eggs
•1 tsp (4mL) vanilla
MIDDLE AISLES
1 bag of frozen berries •1 tsp (4g) baking powder
Coconut flour
•⅓ cup (37g) coconut flour
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Peanut butter •1 cup (140g) frozen berries
Vanilla
Baking powder
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BERRY BANANA MUFFINS
Preparation
•Preheat your oven to 375°F
•Add all of the ingredients to a blender except the frozen berries. Blend until smooth.
•Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and pour the batter into the wells. It will make around 9 or 10
muffins depending on the size of your bananas.
•Top each muffin with the frozen berries.
•Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
This recipe makes 9-10 muffins depending on the size of your bananas.
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339 Cals
Fat
10g
Carbs Protein
40g 22g
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BAKED PEACH OATMEAL
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 cups (160g) oats
PRODUCE
•1 ½ cups (360mL) skim milk
MEAT/DAIRY
1 dozen eggs •1 Tbsp (21g) honey
Milk
Butter •2 scoops (60g) vanilla whey protein powder
MIDDLE AISLES •2 cups (280g) frozen peaches
Frozen peaches
•2 Tbsp (28g) butter or coconut oil
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Oats •1 tsp (4mL) vanilla
Honey
Protein powder •1 egg
Vanilla
Baking powder •1 tsp (4g) baking powder
Salt
Cooking spray •½ tsp (1g) salt
•Cooking spray
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BAKED PEACH OATMEAL
Preparation
•Preheat your oven to 375°F.
•In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups of oats, 2 scoops of whey protein powder, 1 tsp baking powder,
and ½ tsp of salt.
•In a separate bowl mix together 1 ½ cups of milk, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp melted butter, 1 Tbsp melted
coconut oil, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
•Spray an 8”x8” baking dish with cooking spray and add the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients
over the top and mix to incorporate.
•Add in some of the peaches and hide them in the oatmeal. Place some of the peaches over the top for
presentation purposes.
•Bake the oatmeal for 35 minutes or until it has set in the middle.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Cut the oatmeal into 5 even pieces and place into each of your
containers.
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
516 Cals
Fat
21g
Carbs
48g
Protein
33g
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TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SKILLET
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•10 eggs
PRODUCE
1 sweet onion •¼ cup (60mL) skim milk
5 medium potatoes
2 green peppers •1 lb (454g) ground turkey sausage
1 bag shredded carrots
•5 medium (750g) potatoes
MEAT/DAIRY
1 lb turkey sausage •½ medium (100g) sweet onion
Milk
1 dozen eggs •2 medium (300g) green peppers
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •1 cup (100g) shredded carrots
Olive oil
Cooking spray •2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil
Salt and pepper
•Cooking spray
•Salt and pepper to taste
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TURKEY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST SKILLET
For the Home Fries
•Preheat your oven to 425°F.
•Wash and cut your potatoes into a small dice (around ¼” -½” cubes). You want these small so they
cook faster.
•Toss the potatoes in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, then re-
move from the oven and turn. Bake an additional 5-8 minutes or until they have crisped up.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide all of your ingredients evenly between your containers.
Total Nutrition Information
If you want to divide the food into more or less servings, divide these values by number of servings to re-
calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
438 Cals
Fat
18g
Carbs Protein
51g 19g
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GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT
SHOPPING LIST For the Granola For the Yogurt and Fruit
•2 cups (160g) rolled oats •2 ½ cups (568g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
PRODUCE
5 servings of your
favorite fruit
•½ cup (67g) sunflower seed kernels •Stevia or another zero calorie sweetener
•¼ cup (28g) sliced almonds to taste
MEAT/DAIRY
Greek yogurt •¾ cup (113g) dried cranberries
MIDDLE AISLES •¼ cup (80mL) maple syrup •5 servings of your favorite fruit. I used 2
Sunflower seed kernels lbs of strawberries here. Strawberries will
Dried cranberries
Sliced almonds •1 Tbsp (15g) coconut oil not always be in season so I want to leave
•2 Tbsp (32g) peanut butter this choice up to you.
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Rolled oats
Honey
Peanut butter
Maple syrup
Coconut oil
Stevia
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GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAIT
Preparation
•Preheat your oven to 325°F.
•In a large mixing bowl, add ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, and 2 Tbsp peanut butter.
Melt in the microwave and stir.
•Add 2 cups of oats, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ¼ cup sliced almonds, and ¾ cup of dried cran-
berries to the bowl and stir to evenly coat.
•Spread out the granola on a sheet pan and bake for 7-8 minutes. Pull it out and try a small
piece. The granola should be lightly toasted. If it needs more time put it back in the oven and
watch it carefully. You absolutely do not want to burn this.
•Measure out 2 ½ cups of plain Greek yogurt. Use stevia or another zero calorie sweetener to
sweeten the Greek yogurt to taste.
•Prepare your favorite fruit to add to the containers.
This recipe makes 5 servings. Put ½ cup of Greek yogurt in each container as well as one serv-
ing of your fruit. Divide the granola evenly between the containers.
NOTE: The nutritional information on the following page does not include the fruit as it will de-
pend on what you choose. Make sure you account for this in your tracking.
Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
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SWEET POTATO
TURKEY SLIDERS
Thinly sliced sweet potatoes topped with turkey, cheese, and
green onions. This dish works great as a healthy game time
snack or a post work/school treat.
87 Cals Each
Fat
2g
Carbs
9g
Protein
8g
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY SLIDERS
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients
•2 medium (400g) sweet potatoes
PRODUCE
2 sweet potatoes •1 lb (454g) turkey breast
Green onions
lunchmeat
MEAT/DAIRY •8 slices (88g) thinly sliced provo-
1 lb of turkey lunchmeat
1 bag of sliced lone cheese
provolone cheese
•2 tsp (5g) garlic powder
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Cooking spray •¼ cup (15g) chopped green on-
Garlic powder ions
•Cooking spray
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SWEET POTATO TURKEY SLIDERS
Preparation
•Preheat your oven to 400°F.
•Wash and cut your sweet potato into ¼” slices, longways.
•Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and spread out the potatoes. Lightly spray the tops of the potatoes
with cooking spray as well.
•Lightly season with garlic powder.
•Bake the potatoes for 10-12 minutes or until the potatoes have softened and have started to brown.
•Remove from the oven and top each potato with turkey and a half slice of cheese. Put the pan back in the
oven until the cheese has melted and browned.
•Remove from oven and top with green onions.
This recipe makes anywhere between 12-18 sliders. For reference, I yielded 15 but it will depend on how
big your potatoes/slices are. Divide the total nutrition information for the recipe by the number of sliders you
make to get the most accurate nutritional data.
Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
52 Cals Each
Fat
2.1g
Carbs Protein
6.1g 2.2g
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BAKED FALAFEL
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients Preparation
•15 oz (425g) can of chickpeas •Preheat your oven to 375°F.
PRODUCE
1 red onion •¼ cup (20g) diced red onion • In a food processor or a blender, add all of the in-
1 lemon
1 bunch of cilantro •3 cloves (15g) garlic gredients except the cooking spray and pulse until
1 bunch of parsley the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed. You
•1 Tbsp (8g) cumin don’t want this to become a paste, so be careful
MIDDLE AISLES
1 can of chickpeas •1 tsp (2g) paprika with how long you blend.
CHECK YOUR PANTRY •2 Tbsp (30mL) lemon juice •Spray a sheet pan with cooking spray and use a
Garlic
Cumin cookie scoop to create 1-2 inch balls from the fala-
Paprika •¾ cup (30g) roughly chopped fel mix.
Olive oil fresh parsley
Salt •Place on the sheet pan and lightly press down on
Eggs •¼ cup (10g) fresh cilantro leaves the center to flatten each ball slightly.
Cooking spray
•1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil •Bake for 20 minutes or until the falafel has set and
•¼ tsp (1g) salt browned.
•1 egg This recipe makes anywhere between 10-15 falafels
depending on the size of your scoop. For reference, I
•Cooking spray made 14.
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
133 Cals
Protein
2g
Fat
0g
Carbs
31g
*Calories will depend on
what size potato you use.
129 This info is for a 150g potato.
SWEET POTATO CHIPS
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients Preparation
•1 (150g) sweet potato •Wash your sweet potato and cut it into thin slices around
PRODUCE
1 sweet potato •Cooking spray ⅛ inch thick. Use a mandolin if you have one as it al-
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
lows for more even and consistent cooking.
•Salt
Cooking spray
Salt
•Spray a microwave safe plate with cooking spray and
spread out the potatoes in a single layer.
•Cook the potatoes in the microwave in 1-2 minute inter-
vals. It will take roughly 5 minutes to complete. In be-
tween each interval make sure the potatoes aren’t stick-
ing or burning.
•You will want to watch them carefully as they burn easily
once they reach the end of their cooking time.
•Cook in batches if necessary. They have finished cook-
ing once they become crispy.
This recipe makes 1 serving. Make sure you are aware of
how much your potato weighs if you need to have exact
tracking.
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
113 Cals
Fat
3.3g
Carbs
Protein
13.0g
7.7g
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CHICKPEAS & EDAMAME
SHOPPING LIST Ingredients Preparation
•2 cups (300g) shelled edamame •Preheat your oven to 400°F.
PRODUCE
•15oz (425g) can of chickpeas •Thaw the edamame and drain the liquid from
MEAT/DAIRY your chickpeas. Pat dry with a few paper tow-
Grated parmesan •1 tsp (2g) garlic powder
cheese els.
•¼ cup (28g) grated parmesan
MIDDLE AISLES cheese •In a large bowl, mix together the edamame,
1 can chickpeas chickpeas, 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder,
Frozen shelled
edamame •1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese. Toss to
•Salt and pepper to taste coat.
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Garlic powder •Bake for 10 minutes and remove from oven to
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes, removing
it again to stir after 5 minutes.
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Total Nutrition Information
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calculate nutrition information. These are the values for the entire recipe.
74 Cals Each
Fat
3.3g
Carbs
Protein
8.5g
2.7g
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PB&J OAT BITES
SHOPPING LIST For the Oat Bites For the Peanut Butter & Jelly
•2 cups (160g) oats •2 cups (450g) frozen strawberries
PRODUCE
•1 tsp (4g) baking powder •1 Tbsp (21g) honey
MEAT/DAIRY
1 dozen eggs •¼ tsp (1g) salt •Splash of lemon juice
Milk
•1 packet (2g) stevia
MIDDLE AISLES
Frozen strawberries •1 cup (240mL) skim milk •½ cup (128g) peanut butter
Lemon juice
•1 egg
CHECK YOUR PANTRY
Oats •1 tsp (4mL) vanilla
Baking powder
Salt •Cooking spray
Stevia
Vanilla
Honey
Peanut butter
Cooking spray
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PB&J OAT BITES
For the Oat Bite
•Preheat your oven to 375°F.
•Measure out 2 cups of oats and grind into a powder using a blender or food processor.
•In a bowl, mix together the oat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt, and 1 packet (1g) of stevia.
•In a separate larger bowl, beat 1 egg and add 1 cup milk and 1 tsp of vanilla.
•Slowly stir in the oat mixture to the liquid bowl until it is incorporated. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
•Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray and fill the wells about half way with the batter. For refer-
ence, I filled 24 wells.
•Bake for 12 minutes and remove from the oven to cool.