Category: Lazy Recipes

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Kale-and-Chickpea Grain Bowl with Avocado Dressing

This veggie-heavy bowl is loaded with crunch and color, thanks to crispy carrots and chickpeas, fresh kale, and a vibrant avocado dressing. It also delivers more than 50fi of your daily dose of fiber, key for weight loss, energy, and healthy digestion. Bulgur, also called cracked wheat, is a quick cooking whole grain. These bowls would […]

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Beef Stew 10

Ingredients 3 pounds of beef stew cut into 1-inch pieces and fat trimmed 1/3 cup flour Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 3 Tbs. vegetable oil 1/2 cup red wine 1 onion diced 2 garlic cloves minced 3 carrots peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 celery stalks cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 […]

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Faux-tisserie Chicken 9

Ingredients 3 pound whole chicken 2 Tablespoons olive oil {divided} sea salt & black pepper, to taste 1/2 medium onion, cut into quarters 5 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled and left whole southwest seasoning mix {recipe below} or 2 Tablespoons of your favorite seasoning {lemon-garlic, paleo powder, etc.} 1 cup chicken stock/broth, or water Southwest […]

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup 8

INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c. green lentils 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes 2 tsp. fresh thyme 1 tsp. Italian seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 c. baby spinach Freshly […]

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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup 7

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp. tomato paste 2 c. chopped cabbage 2 c. small cauliflower florets 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium […]

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Instant Pot Fall-Off-The-Bone Chicken 6

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. chopped thyme leaves Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 whole small chicken (3- to 4-lb.) 2/3 c. low-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp. chopped parsley DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, chili […]

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Slow-Cooker Turkey Chili 5

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 green Bell Pepper, chopped 1 1/2 lb. ground turkey Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 (28-oz.) can chopped tomatoes 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 […]

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup 15

INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 lb. skinless, bone-in chicken thighs 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 c. chicken stock 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. dried oregano 3/4 tsp. ground cumin Kosher […]

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Lemon Sesame Chicken Noodle Soup 7

Ingredients To Prep Ahead: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 2 bay leaves 2 carrots peeled and chopped 1 onion chopped 2 stalks of celery chopped 3 inches ginger peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds 4 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon sesame oil Add to Slow Cooker: 6 […]

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Vietnamese-Style Grilled Char Siu Chicken

This recipe comes from Andrea Nguyen’s book, Vietnamese Food Any Day. You can use a stove-top grill pan as suggested in the recipe below, or prepare a medium charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill to medium and cook the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, basting during the last 3 minutes. Enjoy char siu […]