AUGUST 19, 2024 MEAL PREP MONDAY.

Protein Italian Pasta Salad

• 2 boxes of rotini pasta (I like to use lentil or chickpea pasta for higher protein content!) 

• fresh diced green bell peppers

• Halved cherry tomatoes

• 8 oz. mozzarella pearls

• 8 oz. salami, chopped

• ½ cup black olives, sliced

• 1 ½ cups Italian dressing

• Salt and pepper to taste

Braised Short Ribs

• 1 pack of taco seasoning

• 1 can green chiles

• 1 can diced tomatoes

• Juice of 1 lime

• Juice of 1 orange

• Salt and pepper to taste

Cook on high until you can easily shred the short ribs.

Can easily make these into tacos, burritos, salads, etc! 

Pickled Red Onions

Chop red onions thinly and cook until simmering with the following ingredients:

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup distilled vinegar

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1.5 tbsp brown sugar

Soak in a mason jar with lid!

Cookie Dough Overnight Oats

• 1/3 cup rolled oats

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon almond butter

• Splash of vanilla extract

• Cinnamon

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

• Sprinkle of chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup almond milk

Store in the fridge and top with fruit of choice and honey!