Healthy, Quick, Meals, For A Family on the Move

 

We are a society that is on the move in our daily lives. It is common to up-size our homes, down-size our homes, or move closer to the kids schools. We are on the move! 
 

As a Real Estate Broker in Portland, I have been asked more than a few times - what are some good quick meals for a family that is fully engulfed in the moving process? You won't find the five healthy recipes below on the "Cooking Channel," but you will find that they meet the requirements of quick and easy.
 

Taco Salad (The Mexican) 

Toss the following ingredients in a large bowl:

  Romaine lettuce

  Cheddar or Mexican cheese, shredded

  Tortilla chips, crushed

  Black beans, canned, drained

  Lighthouse Jalapeno Ranch dressing

  Avocado, chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

Olives, chopped

 

If desired:

·Top with your favorite salsa

·Add taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey

·Layer over warm re-fried beans

 

Tuna Melt Wrap (The Tastefully Simple) 
 

1 can white albacore tuna
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 tablespoons fat free vanilla yogurt
2 leafs of romaine lettuce
Handful of thinly chopped celery
Pepper to taste 

Directions: Spread the cheese over the tortilla, and heat in the microwave for

30seconds. Spread romaine on tortilla. Mix remaining ingredients, top on tortilla,

And fold.

   

Sloppy Joe's (The Super Simple) 

 

Ground beef or turkey

Spaghetti sauce

Whole wheat bread/buns

 

 

Royal Rueben (The Royal) 

Make coleslaw (combine shredded cabbage/carrot mix and fat-free mayo)

Place slaw on whole-grain bread

Top with lean roast beef and reduced-fat Swiss cheese

 

Pizza (The Greek)

Courtesy of Health Magazine


 

  2 teaspoons olive oil

  1 (6-ounce) bag pre-washed baby spinach

  1 (10-ounce) Italian cheese-flavored thin pizza crust (such as Boboli)

  3/4 cup tomato sauce

  1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 (2 1/4-ounce) can sliced ripe black olives, drained

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach; sauté 3 minutes or until lightly wilted. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread sauce over pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border; top with baby spinach, feta cheese, pepper, and olives. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
 

Moving can be stressful and a lot of hard work. My hope is that your family loves your new home and finds these recipes to not only fast and healthy, but delicious. 

 

For further information on the home buying or selling process, contact Todd Adams at 503-332-5227 or visit Home Search