MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Need more ideas? Check out my other MEAL PREP videos here : PARTUM WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY: containers I use/recommend:
- MASON JARS (PINT) WIDE: MASON JARS (1/2 PINT) : MASON JAR WHITE LIDS: SNAPWARE GLASS CONTAINERS SET:
OTHER CONTAINERS YOU MAY WANT:
- MASON JARS (QUART) WIDE: 5 pk Glass Rectangle (29oz) : 5 pk Glass Round (25oz): PYREX 3 cup rectangle glass storage (4 pk) PYREX 7 cup ROUND glass storage ( 4 pk): PYREX 6 CUP Rectangle Glass Storage (2 pk): that I cooked everything //Recipes:
1.) COOK BROWN RICE
- 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
- 2 cups filtered water
* Cooked in RICE COOKER
2.) COOK GARBANZO BEANS/CHICKPEAS
- 4 cups Garbanzo Beans, soaked overnight (this step can be skipped, but it will increase cooking time)
- Filtered water (about 12-13 cups water // I covered them with 1-2inches above beans)
* Cooked in Pressure cooker on BEANS setting, HIGH pressure
NOTE: You can cook the beans on the stove top or slow cooker as well, cooking times may vary.
3.) COOK ADZUKI BEANS
- 2 cups Adzuki beans, soaked overnight
- Filtered water, cover beans 1 inches above
- 2-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 White onion, diced
- Hickory Liquid Smoke, couple drops for flavor
* Cook on stovetop. Sauté onion and garlic with some oil (optional), add in beans, water, and liquid smoke. Bring to boil, cover, & simmer on low for 45min- 1hr (or until beans are done)
4.) COOK 13 BEAN MIX
- 4 cups 13 Bean Mix, soaked overnight
- Filtered Water, cover beans 1-2 inches above
* Cook on stovetop (same as above)
5.) Prep Veggies (see below for quantities of veggies needed in recipes)
6.) COOK MIXED QUINOA
- 1 cup Mixed Quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups Filtered Water
* Cooked in Rice Cooker (can be cooked on stove top as well)
7.) COOK SWEET POTATO (for Adzuki Burger Patties)
- 2 Medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
* Cooked in AIRFRYER: 380 degrees, 22 min
8.) PREP OVERNIGHT OATS
- 4 cups Old Fashion Oats
- Water + Plant- Based Milk, fill half and half until oats are cover about (1-2 cups waters and 2-3 cups plant milk)
- 1/4 cup Hemp seeds
- cinnamon, to taste
* Add everything to a container and store in fridge. Even though these are called "overnight oats" they are usually ready to eat after 2-4 hours. Add desired toppings.
9.) PREP ADZUKI BEAN BURGERS
- 1 fairly big Shallot, diced
- 4-6 Shishito Peppers, diced (you can substitute for other chili)
*Roast on a pan with some oil, set aside
TO ASSEMBLE BURGERS:
- 2 cups COOKED Adzuki Beans
- 1 cup COOKED Brown Rice
- 1 cup COOKED Sweet Potato
- 1 cup of COOKED Shishito peppers and shallots
- 3 Tbsp. Panko Bread Crumbs
- 2 Tbsp. Tapioca Flour
- 1 tsp. of each: Cumin, garlic powder, Braggs 24 herb and spice mix
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
*Form into patties and cook on pan for 3-4 min on each side.
10.) PREP CHICKPEA SALAD
- Chickpeas we cooked earlier (4 cups dry cooked about 8-10 cups)
*optional to peel off skins
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3-4 Tbsp Dill Pickle Juice (mine does not have any artificial coloring or sweeteners)
vegan mayo substitute:
- 1/2 block tofu, pressed slightly to remove excess liquid
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
splashes of unsweetened soy milk to process
- 1-2 tsp. Garlic powder
-Salt & pepper to taste (lots of white pepper on mine!)
*To assemble, add chickpeas to container (mine is an 11 cup pyrex container), add celery and onion to food processor to finely mince (optional), then remove and set aside. Next add in "vegan mayo" substitute ingredients to food processor and blend until creamy and smooth. Add unsweetened plant milk as needed. Then add the mayo mixture to chickpeas, celery and onion mix, and the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine, taste test, & adjust seasonings to your liking. I added more pepper, lemon juice and you can even add mustard to change up the flavor :)
11.) PREP 13 BEAN & QUINOA SALAD
- 13 BEAN mix that was cooked earlier ( about 4-5 cups)
- Cooked Quinoa (1 cup dry cooked about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced mini sweet peppers
- 1 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup minced cilantro
- salt to taste
- dressing used : apple cider vinegar from ALDIs + Balsamic vinaigrette
see end of video for tips and suggestions. Also snack options.
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