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A Week of Healthy Meal Prep: July 9-13

July 05, 2018
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Monday: Shredded Chicken and Avocado Nacho Salad

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Dinner doesn't get any easier than this five-ingredient salad. 

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Tuesday: Garlic-Parsley Shrimp

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This buttery, savory sauté can be spooned on toasted baguette slices as an appetizer, or spread over a larger piece of toast for lunch. It also goes great over pasta as a full-on dinner.

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Wednesday: Mini Mozzarella-and-Kale Pita Pizzas + Garlic-and-Sesame Green Beans

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We split the pitas in half before toasting so that the “crust” for the pizzas can get extra crisp. They’ll also be slightly shallow rather than flat, a perfect vessel for the sauce and toppings. Be sure to position your oven rack in the middle of the oven or just above before preheating the broiler. The heat will be less direct this way, allowing the thin pitas to crisp without burning and for the cheeses to melt evenly. Baby kale is a fantastic all-purpose green: hearty yet tender, delicious fresh or sautéed. It’s a great introduction to greens other than lettuce or spinach. 

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Thursday: Caprese Tomato Salad

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This fun, fresh, and summery tomato salad is perfect for sweltering nights. Serve it with a frizzled sunny-side up egg on top.

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Friday: Chickpea Panzanella

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Fresh and fast, this meatless main redefines the art of convenience cooking. We toast the bread in the oven, but if you already have the grill cranked up, this salad easily transitions to an outdoor dish. If your bakery carries whole-grain ciabatta, use it for a nutrition boost.

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Treat Yourself: Minted Lemon-Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Sweet, tangy, and absolutely thirst-quenching, this beverage is one the whole family can enjoy. Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of vodka.

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    1 of 6 Monday: Shredded Chicken and Avocado Nacho Salad
    2 of 6 Tuesday: Garlic-Parsley Shrimp
    3 of 6 Wednesday: Mini Mozzarella-and-Kale Pita Pizzas + Garlic-and-Sesame Green Beans
    4 of 6 Thursday: Caprese Tomato Salad
    5 of 6 Friday: Chickpea Panzanella
    6 of 6 Treat Yourself: Minted Lemon-Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca

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