Author and Nutrition Educator, Founder of The "Plan A" Diet™
When you need a “go-to” side dish you can whip up in a hurry, it doesn’t get much simpler than this!
Especially if you use Steamer Green Beans.
Do use “seasoned” rice vinegar (not plain) – it does make a difference.
Here’s the recipe!
Green Beans with Braised Onions
The holidays and the leftover desserts will soon be behind us, which means that many of you will once again resolve to start a new diet on January 1.
The top three resolutions made every year typically include losing weight, getting healthy and fit, and living life to the fullest. Fortunately, all three of those goals can be achieved with one lifestyle change….namely, the right food choices.
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There are hundreds of diet plans on the market today. But “buyer beware.”
Typical diet plans have about a 3% success rate. That means that 97% of people following today’s traditional diets (Keto, Paleo, Atkins, South Beach, and even Weight Watchers, among others) will NOT have long-term success.
Many people fall prey to these questionable diet plans in an effort to achieve quick weight loss, not realizing the health problems in store for them down the road.
The answer to permanent weight loss and improved health is simple, achievable and proven by mounds of unbiased research. It’s not a typical diet of restriction, nor is it a diet that requires super human efforts to refrain from eating. Plus, everything you need to do it is at your disposal.
Let me show you the difference between healthy complex carbs, and unhealthy refined carbs.
Let me show you the LAST diet you’ll ever need. A diet which isn’t a DIET at all. It’s a lifestyle plan that will restore your health and vitality, with weight loss being a natural byproduct.
No counting calories, no tiny portions, no counting points/carbs/anything. Eat when you’re hungry!
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Do NOT go on another diet this January. Watch the free training class, schedule a call with me if you need help, and gear up so you’re ready on January 1!
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Here’s another recipe we’re adding to the “keeper” file!
Smoky Refried Bean Soup is tasty, thick, and can be served with baked tortilla chips or topped with a dollop of guacamole. It’s also wonderful as a topping over smashed potatoes. Here’s my amateur photograph:
Plus, this recipe by Susan Voisin at FatFree Vegan Kitchen is simple to make. Want more heat? Simply adjust the spices to your liking. One more note, the recipe calls for optional Mexican oregano, but we used regular oregano and it was great.
Enjoy!
PS: Interested in a FREE 21-day meal plan with recipes? Here it is 🙂
We made this recipe during the holidays and it did not disappoint! Having not eaten ham for over 30 years, this savory, smoky, sweet meal was a real treat. Makes great sandwiches, too!
Does it taste exactly like pork ham? No, because it’s not a pig. But it’s definitely close enough and comes without the known cancer risks of eating processed meats. Plus it’s packed with protein!
I received an article today about one pan meals that are ready in 40 minutes. I’m interested!
I’d never heard of a Sheet Pan Dinner (or ‘tray bake’ according to the article). But I can certainly see the benefits!
By combining an uncooked grain, freshly cut veggies, a can of beans or peas, spices, and veggie broth/water on a baking tray, you can have a complete, nutrient-filled meal in 40 minutes. Add in your favorite sauces or dressings if desired, as well as optional nuts, seeds, or nutritional yeast.
Here’s the entire article (along with recipes) on the Forks over Knives website.
I was leery that my baking tray would hold 3.5 cups of liquid, so I did a test and it surely does. I typically use a silicone baking sheet liner (or at the very least, a piece of parchment paper) when roasting or baking, but that may not be necessary with this type of dish. I plan to make the “curry and rice” recipe first, but the flexibility of Sheet Pan Dinners offers countless possibilities!
Minimal effort, minimal clean-up, flexible recipes, and foods which are packed with protein, calcium, and other vital nutrients. What’s not to love?
P.S. Want to make quick, Roasted Veggie Pasta? Watch my video here on how to roast the veggies – without oil! Then serve the roasted veggies over whole grain pasta which is topped with a healthy pasta sauce (Aldi has oil-free, organic pasta sauce for under $2 a jar). Everyone loves it!
Let me know if you try the Sheet Pan Dinners (or the Roasted Veggie Pasta)!
Other helpful resources:
A free class: 3 Reasons Dieters Regain the Weight
A free copy of The 21-Day Meal Plan
Most popular class: Inflammation & Your Diet
Dieting this January? Instead, get this course now and be ready for a permanent change.
Need a gift idea? A signed copy of The “Plan A” Diet would be a great stocking stuffer!