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7 Hacks To Freshen Up Leftovers That Don’t Involve More Cooking

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I can't wait for you to try one of my FAVORITE mea

I can't wait for you to try one of my FAVORITE meal prep recipes featuring @lotusfoods Organic Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles! This orange ginger stir fry is tangy, bright, easy to make and works well for meal prep. The recipe is below. Don't forget to save this post for later!
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I've used @lotusfoods Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles for years. They're filling, chewy in the best way, work with so many types of sauces and gluten-free if that's what you're looking for.
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Servings: 3
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14 oz firm tofu, drained & chopped
4 TBSP soy sauce or liquid aminos, divided
1 TBSP cornstarch
2 TBSP olive oil, divided
10 oz green beans, ends chopped
1 cup frozen corn
Salt & pepper to taste
6 oz Lotus Foods Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles
¾ cup orange juice
1 TBSP agave or honey
2 tsp cornstarch
1 inch ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
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Add the tofu, 2 TBSP soy sauce & cornstarch to a zip-top bag/bowl. Toss gently to coat, set aside.
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Add 1 TBSP oil to a skillet over medium heat, then the green beans w/ salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 mins, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water to the pan, cover and let the green beans cook for 5-7 mins, until fork-tender. Add the frozen corn, cooking until the corn is heated through.
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Add the orange juice, 2 TBSP soy sauce, agave, cornstarch, ginger & garlic to a measuring glass. Whisk and set aside.
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Add 1 TBSP oil to a nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the tofu and cook on each side for 3-4 mins until it’s crispy and golden/brown in color. Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the tofu and increase heat to medium-high. When the sauce bubbles, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce cook until it has thickened, about 5-8 mins. Stir occasionally to toss the tofu in the sauce.
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Cook @lotusfoods Brown Pad Thai Rice Noodles according to the package. Add the cooked noodles and veggies to the pan with the tofu and orange sauce. Toss everything together.
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If prepping, divide the noodles, veggies and tofu to 3 meal prep containers. Cool for about 15-20 mins before storing in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

I know I am! And the answer? Meal prep obviously.

I know I am! And the answer? Meal prep obviously.
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🤪The last few days have been hectic, but in a good way. We have been settling into our new place, doing some major errands and a bit of exploring.
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🥪Between all of that, food has been an afterthought. Our diet the last few days has consisted mainly of cafe muffins and takeout sandwiches (no complaints!) but we miss homecooked food.
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🙏🏼Enter meal prep.
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👌🏼Having food on hand will help us feel a little better, keep us energized while we move in and focused on all the stuff we have to do (it’s endless!!)
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🙌🏼So today I’m finally getting back into it and I can’t wait.
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👉🏼👉🏼If you feel like YOU could benefit from having food on hand so you don’t have to worry about your next meal, we can help you choose the best recipes, meal plan, make an airtight grocery list and get. It. Done. Sign up for our weekly meal prep plans in my bio link!
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🥕This was my last prep before leaving Astoria for Seattle. I made mini banana bread loaves (for the road trip), lemon broccoli orzo (my partners fave) and my favorite crunchy apple carrot salad.
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😍I’m so excited to do my first prep in my new kitchen!! Stay tuned.

We made it!! 8 days. 3200 miles. So excited to exp

We made it!! 8 days. 3200 miles. So excited to explore our new home in Seattle, WA! If you have any recommendations for anything in this area of the country, drop them in the comments!!
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Thanks to everyone who followed me along across the country on stories! I’ll be saving a highlight so you can see the entire journey if you missed it.
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We decided on Seattle back in April when it was clear we wouldn’t be able to travel and check out other cities. We had visited here before and it checked off all our boxes: near beautiful nature, near a major airport, there’s tech industry here and there are ski resorts within 2 hours. It’s also not as expensive as NYC!
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Stay tuned for a kitchen tour, seeing how I stock my new pantry and all that. Have a great weekend!!

I don’t count macros or calories! That’s one o

I don’t count macros or calories! That’s one of many reasons why I don’t include them in my recipes, my program or my IG posts. (All recipes in this pic are featured in the WWL Meal Prep Program and are for members only- sign up in my bio link!)
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Other reasons why I don’t include them:
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1️⃣ macros tell us nothing about flavor, taste or satisfaction when it comes to meals. These are factors I’d rather focus on.
2️⃣ counting macros is still a form of dieting! As an intuitive eating advocate with an anti-diet approach to food, counting macros doesn’t align with my mission.
3️⃣ including macros makes us second guess our food decisions instead of listening to our gut/intuition
4️⃣ even if I included macros in recipes there’s NO WAY you’d replicate the recipe exactly the same in your kitchen, thus making the count inaccurate and kind of irrelevant
5️⃣ including macros would be very triggering to those who are dealing with or recovering from an ED or disordered eating. I want my page to showcase meal ideas in a way that’s safe for those who struggle(d) with this.
6️⃣ counting macros is simply too time consuming!! I’m meal prepping to save time, why would I add macro counting to the process?
7️⃣ I want people to see beyond the numbers. Does the meal look or sound appealing? What are the ingredients and are would they taste good? Is this easy to cook at home? Is this affordable? These factors matter.
8️⃣ even though I don’t count macros I still make sure there are macronutrients in each prep: protein, carbs and veggies as micronutrients. I don’t spend as much time on the fat aspect- but fats are there too if we look close enough. There’s a way to make sure all the macronutrients are present without counting.
9️⃣ my philosophy is... we simply have more important things to worry about in life than macros
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I get this question a lot but haven’t been able to fully explain it. If you do count and it helps you- that’s great. I’m not here to bash you. I’m just explaining my position on this topic - we don’t have to all agree here. As always I welcome discussion in the comments, but remember that there’s no right or wrong here!

We created it, you named it, here’s the Brunchwr

We created it, you named it, here’s the Brunchwrap Supreme, aka “The Portata,” “The Frittarito” and the “Hakuna Frittata.” The recipe is in the WWL Program today! Learn more or sign up in my bio link to get our weekly meal prep plans, recipes and grocery lists.
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Swipe left to see the two simple steps to make this amazing breakfast or check out the video on YouTube!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lidelw1dgKM
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Would you make this? Tell me below! Can’t wait to see your take on it in the WWL Program.

What's your favorite sandwich? Would you ever try

What's your favorite sandwich? Would you ever try meal prepping it? Today I'm sharing tips on how to make it happen featuring @YourTaylorFarms Dill Pickle Salad Kit!
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Can I just say how delicious these sandwiches were? I prepped pesto grilled chicken, chickpeas and avocado (for mashing) and assembled a vegetarian and omnivore sandwich with refreshing greens and yummy dressing from this Dill Pickle Salad Kit.
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How to meal prep sandwiches:
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DO prep individual ingredients and keep them separate, like how I arranged each element on the left.
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DON'T assemble sandwiches the night before to avoid soggy bread.
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DO assemble your sandwich quickly before heading out the door if you're commuting to work/class, or if you're working from home, just assemble right before you eat!
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DON'T forget to prep/include your favorite spread or dressing. The dill pickle dressing from this Taylor Farms salad kit absolutely made this sandwich. I'm going to be thinking about it for a while, it was that good.
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DO toast your bread slightly if making a sandwich in the morning before commuting. It helps combat sogginess before lunchtime.
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DON'T try to freeze sandwiches with fresh veggies (cooked veggies are a different story). Generally, anything you intend to eat fresh (like greens or crunchy veggies) won't be good frozen and thawed.
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Meal prepped sandwich ingredients are good in the fridge for up to four days, just like any other meal prep! We freeze our bread and let it thaw on the counter or just toast it as needed, but you can use fresh bread too - any kind you like! (We make our own).
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When it comes to fillings, the ideas are endless. Using salad kits makes it so easy - you can make veggie-packed sandwiches, cut down on chopping time and not worry about these going bad after a day - they really did last a while in the fridge!
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Hope these tips help you get your sandwich on during the workweek! Looking forward to hearing your favorite sandwich fillings below.

What snacks get you through the week? Here are min

What snacks get you through the week? Here are mine!
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😩Can we talk about hanger for a second? That’s when you get so hungry you become irritable and it happened to me the first 2 days of our road trip (follow along on stories!!). 😣Why? Because my snacks were too hard to reach and I was too lazy to get them. I was soo hangry by the end of the day - not a good way to be on a cross country road trip with my SO.
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👌🏼It’s NORMAL to feel hungry between meals. It’s ok to want and eat snacks. Prepping snacks ahead or having your go-tos on hand helps combat hanger and keep your energy levels solid throughout the day.
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🍏I rotate through different snacks each week but my usual suspects are popcorn, hummus, granola, muffins, cookies, bananas, apples, chocolate, trail mix, avocado toast, bars when I have them and yogurt. I make as much as I can at home to reduce waste and save money!
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🥨Snack boredom is a thing I know some of you experience but I can’t say I do. I’m never looking for a snack to excite me, I see it more as fuel. Of course it should still be tasty but I’m not expecting much!
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👉🏼I highly recommend snack prep for anyone who can’t do a full meal prep. It still saves money, time and keeps you feeling nourished!! I don’t provide snack recipes in the WWL Program that much, but I want that to change this year.
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🤘🏼In the coming weeks stay tuned for more snack ideas!

Consistency. Practice. The boring stuff you need t

Consistency. Practice. The boring stuff you need to take any skill from good to great. I cooked every single weekend (when I wasn’t out of town) for 2 years in my tiny kitchen and wow, the difference is huge!!
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👩🏻‍🍳I picked up so many new skills in the last two years, living in NYC and cooking for 2 (my partner and me).
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🤯In this period, I took 12 weeks of cooking classes that improved my kitchen skills tenfold. I taught myself a ton too, like how to make dumplings, bread, nail pastry dough from scratch and boil eggs. I can now make the perfect gooey stir fry sauce. I finally got comfortable cooking red meat. And I upgraded my containers to glass ones ☺️
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💛I’m so excited to keep going, keep learning and keep relying on meal prep as a tool to get MORE out of life. Thanks for being here with me!!!

We’re on our way out west! Swipe left to see exa

We’re on our way out west! Swipe left to see exactly how we’re handling food on our road trip for the next week. 👈🏼
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🚙I’ve never done a cross country trip before, but so far these strategies are working well. Let me know in the comments what has worked for you in the past or if you have any questions!
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🤷🏻‍♀️Keep in mind this is NOT a foodie trip. My partner isn’t really a foodie and this trip is more about just getting to our new apartment so we can move in. We aren’t stopping anywhere super cool (except for the last 2 nights) so no, I wouldn’t say the food is the highlight of this trip and thats ok. The goal is to stick to our budget and maintain feeling well enough to drive 5-7 hours per day!
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🙏🏼Hope you find this helpful for your next road trip!! Follow the journey in my stories!

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