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    21 Day Fix Turkey Taco Cups

    The easiest of easy, healthy, and 21 Day Fix friendly dinners.  10 minutes skillet to table.  And always a hit with the whole family.  Only 6 ingredients total!  Enjoy and share!   Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey  1 c of your favorite salsa (I used organic chipotle lime from Aldi) 1 can black beans 1 c frozen corn, thawed  Romaine lettuce leaves  Greek yogurt  Directions: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown turkey with salsa.  Add beans and corn.  Mix well.  Serve in lettuce leaves and top with Greek yogurt.  Enjoy!   For 21 Day Fix: 1 red 1 yellow 1 green (3 leaves)  1/4 purple 

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    Macho Nachos!!!

    Taco Tuesday alert!   Ok.  So it’s not exactly tacos.  More like deconstructed tacos.  Ok.  Nachos. Nacho Tuesday!  That’s a thing, you know.  Well, after tonight’s dinner, it’s definitely going to be a thing in our house!  Our 6 year old raves about the macho nachos she has at school.  Chips, taco meat, and covered in cheese- that kind from the can.  Yeah, I’m drooling.  But being the Fit Mommy that I am, I wanted to create a healthier version that we can all enjoy, without the guilt!  Ingredients:   1 lb lean ground turkey 1/2 cup fresh salsa 1/4 c chopped onion 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin…

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    Easy Chicken Burrito Bowls

    We had some of THE BEST tacos at Bakersfield while we were in Nashville this past weekend.  I mean, wow.  Hand made corn tortillas, mahi, braised spare rib, marinated portabella… I was in total heaven.  We ate there twice.  Then we found Nashville Street Tacos… agghhh!  More deliciousness! I couldn’t get enough southwest style fare (yeah, in Nashville, I know).  So when we got home I decided I was going to throw in a few similar style southwestern flair dinners for this weeks menu. Last night we did a deconstructed chicken burrito.  It was heavenly.  One happy husband, and three happy kids. And I had to stop myself from going…

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    Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (vegetarian)

    Oh how I love Meatless Monday dinners!  For our family it can be a challenge to come up with a healthy, flavorful meat free meal that my husband (a meat and potatoes guy) will eat and enjoy!  This was a huge hit the first time I made it, so today after starting another round of 21 Day Fix Extreme I wanted to kick off with a Fix friendly dinner that still felt like a “cheat meal”!   These loaded sweet potatoes are excellent for keeping that full feeling afterward without the harsh effects on your waistline! Ingredients:   4 small/medium sweet potatoes   1/2 cup black beans, cooked 1/2 cup…

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    Vegetarian Quinoa Black Bean Bites

    One of my favorite recipes and perfect for meatless Monday!  We try to limit our red meat intake to once/week in this house and try to add a vegetarian day as well.  The added protein from the black beans and the quinoa really helps to fill up from these delicious little bites of yumminess!  Plus, the kiddos love them, they’re quick, easy, and make for a great lunchbox treat too!   Ingredients:  3/4c uncooked quinoa (I use Trader Joe’s organic white quinoa)1 can low sodium black beans3/4c salsa4-5 mini sweet peppers or 1/2 c diced green peppers 3/4 c shredded low-fat cheese1/2c frozen corn3 eggs2tsp garlic powder1tsp cumin1/2c chopped fresh…