this easy veggie-filled bowl comes together in all of 15 minutes, pairing a few fresh veggies with pantry items for a weeknight meal the whole family can get behind! If you saw my last post then you know that my goal was to start to get through my overabundant pantry stash of quinoa so this…
black bean, corn & zucchini enchiladas
these easy enchiladas bring some of the best summer produce flavors to the forefront. covered in a zippy tomatillo sauce, this is a lighter, brighter, more summer-appropriate version of a classic comfort food dish. I’ve mentioned this before, but ever since having Owen I’ve had a harder time stomaching meat than I used to. I’m…
vegan roasted vegetable pizza (aka – my take on my favorite amy’s pizza!)
made an at-home version of my favorite amy’s roasted vegetable pizza. coming together in just about 30 minutes, it’s a perfect dairy-free, meatless dinner option for busy weeknights! I’ve been wanting to make a homemade version of my favorite Amy’s pizza for years now and I’m glad to say that I’ve finally done it! And…
honey mustard pepperjack chicken with fresh pico de gallo
this easy chicken dinner is so delicious and so easy to make. coming together in just about 30 minutes, it’s full of flavor and fresh summer flavor perfect for the warmer months ahead! Say hello to your new favorite dinner! Seriously you guys this is the easiest dish to make but is so incredibly delicious….
sneaky veggie turkey burgers
minced carrots & zucchini folded into these turkey burgers make them super moist and as flavorful as they are nutritious! they’re sure to be a hit with them entire family. Shoutout to all the mamas out there just trying to get an extra serving of veggies into their kids & husbands! I hear from SO…
caprese-style skillet gnocchi
this dish combines crispy skillet gnocchi with the delicious flavors of a caprese salad and even throws a little extra veggies in! perfect on its own or as a delicious side Oh hello bowl filled with deliciousness! This easy skillet gnocchi uses just one pan and comes together in about 15 minutes which, with temperatures…
bbq shrimp bowls
this bbq shrimp bowl is loaded with everything you’d want to pile on at this year’s Memorial Day barbecue! easy to make, full of flavor and perfect for the warmer weather! Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner which means the official kick off to BBQ season! When we were little we always had…
easy chicken sausage & mixed veggie sheet pan dinner
this easy dinner comes together quickly, is full of flavor and can work with whatever veggies you have on hand! all you need to do is chop, cook and dinner is done! Another easy weeknight dinner is in the books! If you liked these sheet pan shrimp fajitas, then I think you’ll be on board…
zucchini pasta with white beans and blistered tomatoes
blistered tomatoes top whole wheat and zucchini pasta along with creamy white beans, fresh mozzarella & basil for an easy dinner done in less than 20 minutes that the whole family will love! This dish you guys. It was born out of wanting to use up the last vestiges of my produce from last week…
meal prep grain bowl
prep these three ingredients to make this easy grain bowl come together in just a few minutes for a perfect lunch or dinner! If you follow me on Instagram and watch my Instagram stories, or have followed along at all with my meal preps then you know that I’ve been absolutely obsessed with this grain…
easy pasta meatball bake
this easy pasta meatball bake comes together in just about 30 minutes and is packed with whole grains, fiber, protein and veggies making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights! Say hello to your new weeknight hero! This easy pasta meatball bake is so simple to pull together, loaded with nutrition and something the whole…
sheet pan shrimp fajitas
this easy sheet pan dinner comes together in under 20 minutes and is a total crowd pleaser! We had company this past weekend and I needed a dinner that was easy to pull together and could serve a crowd. Enter these sheet pan shrimp fajitas! They are quick, easy and full of flavor. I love…
parmesan chicken tenders (+5 ways to serve them!)
these easy parmesan chicken tenders can be prepped over the weekend then eaten in different ways all week long! These chicken tenders are so ridiculously easy to make and are so versatile that you can serve them up different ways every night of the week! They also work well as part of a packed lunch…
veggie-loaded beef sliders
these little beef sliders can be made into meatballs or full-sized burgers! loaded with veggies and protein, they’re a great dish for kids and adults alike! Since my veggie-loaded baked chicken meatballs were such a hit with Owen, I figured I would make another version using beef to give him a meal not only loaded…
easy chicken tinga bowls
these easy chicken tinga bowls can be prepped over the weekend and eaten all week long! full of whole grains, healthy fat and protein, it’s a great meal for the whole household! If you caught my meal prep post this weekend then you know that I made a bunch of spicy chicken this weekend to…
chipotle lime corn & sweet potato black bean burgers
these black bean burgers come together quickly all in just one bowl and are baked so they’re crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! a delicious meatless monday meal! There’s a place here in Charlotte called Bad Daddy’s that makes THE BEST black bean burger on the planet. We used to go all the time but since moving…
feta & spinach turkey meatballs
these turkey meatballs are loaded with mediterranean flavor and even sneak a little veggies in! they’re easy to make, baked in the oven and pack a great punch of protein per bite. Since I meal prepped Owen’s veggie-loaded meatballs last week, I decided I wanted to make a version of these for myself and Chad…
broccoli & spinach pesto tortellini bake
this easy meatless bake comes together quickly, is full of flavor and packed with veggies. it’s also a great make-ahead meal for busy weeknights! When I set out to meal prep this weekend I knew that I needed at least one dish that was going to come super quickly with really minimal effort and this…
small-batch black bean, corn & spicy sweet potato enchiladas
these easy, meatless enchiladas come together in a matter of minutes and are made with items you likely have lying around the kitchen! quick & delicious, they’re a perfect weeknight dinner. If you caught my IGTV video, then these enchiladas need no explanation! They’re quick, easy and oh-so-delicious which is not bad for a meal…
easy meals week: dinner
easy meals week is here! this post features 15 nourishing dinner ideas most of which that take less than 30 minutes to pull together! #caitsplateeasymealsweek Happy Friday everyone! I’m back with the very last installment in Easy Meals Week! If you’ve missed it up until this point catch up below: Easy Meals Week: Breakfast Easy…
spicy shrimp & quinoa bowls
juicy shrimp is marinated in chipotle peppers in adobo sauce then paired with roasted sweet potatoes, mexican style black beans, nutty tri-colored quinoa & avocado all finished off with cotija cheese & fresh cilantro for an easy weeknight dish. Can a meal be your spirit animal? If so, this one is mine. It combines all my favorite things – spicy…
pesto tortellini with roasted vegetables
this easy dish comes together quickly and is loaded with flavor, heart-healthy fats and fiber making it a perfect weeknight dish! What better way to celebrate Meatless Monday than with this easy dish!? Not only is it an easy way to go meatless, but it’s so incredibly easy to pull together that I promise you it will become a staple that you come back to again & again! Not only is a total cinch to…
spicy thai basil noodles with tofu
spicy thai basil noodles loaded with peppers, onions and tofu for a better-than-takeout dinner option! There’s a thai place in my sister’s town that makes a spicy basil noodle dish with tofu and it is SO good. In the years since I’ve moved from Boston and could not longer get it, I’ve tried tons of different thai places to see if anyone could possibly replicate it but have had…
spicy black bean & veggie farro bake
this easy dish comes together quickly and combines hearty vegetables with black beans for a meatless dish that even the biggest meat lovers will enjoy! It took a long time for me to come up with what I should call this dish. It honestly kind of came together on the fly but in the best…