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A Week of Healthy Meal Prep: June 18-22

June 13, 2018
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Monday: BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza

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The texture and flavors of this pie are sure to impress. Substitute fresh mozzarella for blue cheese to make a kid-friendly option.

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Tuesday: Chicken Verde Tacos

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We like warm taco filling, but if you're going for something a little cooler and more refreshing, skip step 1 and drizzle the salsa over assembled tacos. Add even more color and personality to the tacos with additional toppings like avocado, red onion, or Cotija cheese. Serve with a side of Santa Fe Black Beans for a fiber boost.

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Wednesday: Eggs in Purgatory

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We're not entirely certain about the history of this classic recipe's name, but perhaps it has something to do with the spicy kick of the sauce. Our version is a shakshuka-like dish in which fiery harissa paste and heady spices slowly infused a rich tomato sauce where eggs gently poach. Look for jars of harissa with the Middle Eastern foods in your supermarket; you can substitute a half to full teaspoon of crushed red pepper in a pinch. The cook time for the eggs depends on the specific heat of your slow cooker. We offer a range of 15 to 20 minutes, so start checking at 15 minutes (or a couple minutes earlier) to ensure the eggs get done to your liking. Serve with warm whole-wheat pita.

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Thursday: Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups

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A little sugar balances the vinegar tang in the turkey mixture and helps develop wonderful crispy bits in the pan. Delicate butter lettuce leaves have a nice cup shape for filling; you could also use romaine.

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Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa

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This recipe gives you dinner party elegance in a 20-minute dish. We rely on sea bass, a tender, mild-flavored fish with a lovely buttery quality. There are several sustainable options to choose from (Atlantic black sea bass, for one), so ask questions at the fish counter to ensure you're making a responsible choice. You can also use cod, sablefish (also called black cod), striped bass, or barramundi with great results.

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Treat Yourself: Grilled Pineapple with Mint Sugar

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Chargrilled pineapple slices caramelize and become extra juicy, a worthy dessert on their own. Go one step further with a generous sprinkle of mint-lime sugar—it adds an incredible fragrance and a bit of crunch to every bite. This is delicious on its own or served with low-fat vanilla ice cream. This simple 3-ingredient dessert can be thrown together in less than 20 minutes and gives you the sweetness you crave without a lot of fat, calories, or added sugar. It's the perfect vegetarian dessert for hot summer days or for those on a diet.

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    1 of 6 Monday: BBQ Chicken and Blue Cheese Pizza
    2 of 6 Tuesday: Chicken Verde Tacos
    3 of 6 Wednesday: Eggs in Purgatory
    4 of 6 Thursday: Thai Turkey Lettuce Cups
    5 of 6 Sea Bass with Citrus Salsa
    6 of 6 Treat Yourself: Grilled Pineapple with Mint Sugar

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