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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
✅If you meal prep one thing this week—make it this Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl. Fresh, vibrant, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors!
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Rice Noodles with Creamy Peanut Sauce
Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce with Rice Noodles
🥜 😊 The Most Delicious Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce with Rice Noodles! Try Making It Like This! 🔝 Easy and Delicious RecipesLight, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! These Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce are tossed with crisp julienned veggies and a creamy, nutty, and slightly tangy peanut dressing. Finished with toasted almonds for extra crunch, this dish is quick, healthy, and absolutely delicious—perfect for a light lunch or dinner! Whether it's a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, this dish is an easy, healthy, and satisfying meal you'll crave again and again!
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Servings: 4
Calories:
Cost: 8
Ingredients
- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 medium carrots julienned
- 1 medium cucumber julienned
- ½ cup red pepper julienned
- ¼ cup sliced almonds toasted
Dressing:
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1-2 tbsp warm water to thin the dressing if needed
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro chopped
- Green onions sliced
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, and ginger. Add warm water, a little at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice noodles, julienned carrots, julienned cucumber, and toasted almonds.
- Pour the peanut butter dressing over the noodle mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
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Homemade Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
📌 Ingredients:
Optional: Ground beef or turkey for a hearty sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced (boosts immune system!)
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes
- 2 cans 28 oz each of tomatoes (fresh tomatoes elevate the flavor)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- Optional Additions:
- 2 – 3 cups of ground beef or ground turkey for a protein-packed sauce
Instructions
- Saute onions and garlic over medium with olive oil. Add all the other ingredients, and let simmer over medium heat for approximately 30 minutes. Stirring often. Remove pot from the heat and blend to make a smooth sauce.
- Optional Meat Sauce - cook completely your ground beef or ground turkey. Once tomato sauce has been blended add the cooked meat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal
Spinach and Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce
🌿✨ Ultimate Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna with Homemade Tomato Sauce
**”Craving a lasagna that’s creamy, hearty, AND healthy? 🌱💪 This Spinach & Cottage Cheese Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food with a nutritious twist! 🧄🍅 Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or impressing your guests. Fresh spinach, protein-packed cottage cheese, and a rich homemade tomato sauce take this classic dish to the next level. 😍 Don’t miss out—watch, cook, and savor!
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Servings: 8
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Ingredients
Ingredients for the Homemade Tomato Sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced (boosts immune system!)
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ tsp dried red pepper flakes optional for a spicy kick
- 2 cans 28 oz each of tomatoes (fresh tomatoes elevate the flavor)
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar adds tangy depth
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar balances acidity
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp dried basil
Optional Additions:
- Ground beef or ground turkey for a protein-packed sauce
Creamy Cottage Cheese & Spinach Layer
- 3 cups cottage cheese high-protein and low-fat!
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach finely chopped
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until fully combined.
Instructions
Assembling the Lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking dish, spread 1/3 of the homemade tomato sauce as the base layer.
- Add a layer of lasagna noodles (fresh noodles are highly recommended for the best texture!).
- Spread the entire cottage cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Add another layer of lasagna noodles.
- Pour 1/3 of the tomato sauce over the noodles.
- Add one more layer of lasagna noodles and top with the remaining tomato sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with 1 ½ – 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese for that irresistible golden crust.
- Cover the dish with tin foil and bake for 1 hour at 350°F.
Pro Tip
- For an extra crispy cheese topping, remove the tin foil in the last 10 minutes of baking and broil on high.