mediterranean orzo spinach salad. {winner!!}

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Mediterranean Orzo Spinach Salad from Shalee:

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 T olive oil, divided
1 lb ground chicken or turkey
2 cloves garlic, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
5 green onions, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo, cook for 5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain. Heat 1 T. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meat and garlic in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, mint, parsley, green onions, and remaining olive oil. Toss with the orzo, meat, and feta cheese to serve.

healthy ground turkey breast taco cups.

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Healthy Ground Turkey Breast Taco Cups from Randi:

olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onion

1 to 3 garlic cloves

1 T chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

Baked Scoops chips

Additional taco garnishes, low fast sour cream, cheese, green onions, tomatoes. 

In large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and chopped onion. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking up the meat into smaller chunks, until it is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Return the skillet to the heat and stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds and then add the tomato sauce. Turn the heat to low and simmer the meat mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Line up your scoop chips. Place taco mixture in each chip, top with a small dollop of sour cream, cheese, chopped green onion and diced tomatoes.

Enjoy!

black bean, edamame, corn and quinoa salad.

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Black Bean, Edamame, Corn and Quinoa Salad from Jocelyn:

1 cup shelled edamame

2 cups fresh corn kernels

1 cup cooked black beans

2 cups cooked quinoa

1/2 cup fresh chopped chilantro

1 cup tomatoes, seeded and diced

2 tsp minced red onion

1 tsp ground cumin

2 T fresh lime juice

2 T red wine vinegar

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

In a medium saucepan bring water to a boil. Cook edamame for 10 minutes. Bring a fresh pot of water to boil and steam corn for 3 minutes. Combine edamame, corn, black beans and quinoa. Make salsa dressing by combining tomatoes, red onion, cumin, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and cayenne. Combine dressing, cilantro and salad; toss and serve.

yummy easy "healthy-ish" muffins.

Yummy Easy "healthyish" muffins from Brittany:

1 box cake mix
1 cup water
1 cup pumpkin (from can)
Mix all ingredients

bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Makes approx. 16 muffins.

*Tonight I used a chocolate cake mix w/chocolate chips, but the possibilities are endless.

healthy banana pancakes.

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Healthy Banana Pancakes from Heidi:

1 banana

2 eggs

Mix and mash until incorporated. Cook on griddle like a pancake. Serve and enjoy.