Butternut Squash, Corn, and Chicken Soup

This is a super yummy, healthy soup that is perfect all by itself! For super simple prep use a rotisserie chicken from the store, and pre-minced fresh garlic.

Ingredients

1 tsp. olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2 tsp minced garlic

1 chopped red or orange bell pepper

4 cups low-sodium, msg free chicken broth

3 Tbsp. fresh thyme 

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Fresh ground black pepper

8 oz rotisserie chicken shredded

1 cup frozen corn 

2 cups cubed butternut squash

Prep:

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat.

2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent.

3. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes

4. Add chicken broth,  thyme, red pepper flakes, ground pepper, chicken, corn, and butternut squash. Cook until the squash is fork tender, about 15 minutes.

5.  Serves about 8.

21 Day Fix Breakdown:

1 Green, 1 Red

Adapted from Beachbody

Tuna Artichoke Pitas

My husband is a great cook. He made these for the family and our kids loved them. I bet you will too. We made home made whole wheat pita, but you could also purchase those.

In a small bowl mix together:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp. sesame seed oil

1 Tbsp olive oil

2-3 Tbsp fresh basil finely chopped 

3 Tbsp pine nuts (either toasted or not)

Salt and cracked pepper to taste

Add to that:

1 large green onion finely chopped

1 1/2 cup red cabbage chopped

1 artichoke heart finely chopped

1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced

3 single serve tuna in water (or 1 can)

Fill each pita with 1/2 cup of the filling. Top with diced tomatoes. 

Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Dip

Each fall I like to make this dip for my kids as an alternative to caramel apple dip. They LOVE it!

Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt Dip

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter

Combine in a bowl and mix well. Serve with sliced apples, grapes, bananas, pears, etc.

Carrot Fries

Have you ever had carrot fries before? No!? Well, you are missing out! We tried these the other week and my kids LOVED them. They are definitely making their way onto our plates again in the very near future!

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Carrot Fries
1 cup carrots, peeled and sliced
1/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Preheat oven to 425. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss carrot sticks with olive oil and spices. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until carrots are tender and beginning to crisp.

The 21 Day Fix breakdown: 1 Green, 1/4 tsp
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Recipe-courtesy of Beachbody. Photo credit-alagraham.com

Strawberry Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Do you need a new, healthy breakfast idea that will leave you satisfied? I could eat this 5 days a week!

Strawberry PB Oatmeal:

1 cup water
1/4 cup oats
1 tsp all natural peanut butter without sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Boil water, add oats and cook, stirring frequently for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, add peanut butter, milk, and sliced strawberries.

21 Day Fix Breakdown: 1 Yellow, 1/2 purple, 1 tsp

Recipe from the 21 Day Fix Extreme Food Guide

Variations: blueberries with almond butter
blackberries with cashew butter
raspberries with almond butter