Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken & Veggies is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love! Sheet pan meals are a quick way to get dinner on the table fast with little clean up since you’re cooking veggies and protein all on one pan.
Lately, I’ve been preparing meals for more than one hungry belly during the work week, so I’ve started to experiment with different ways of putting together healthy whole food meals that are easy enough to manage even with a busy schedule.
Sheet pan dinners have made it high on my list of go-to meals during the week and I’ll explain why …
Here’s what makes sheet pan dinners so great:
1. They’re quick to put together (unless you’re super slow at chopping veggies) and typically cook in under 35-minutes.
2. Clean up is easy since everything is being cooked (and can be prepared) on one pan.
3. It’s an easy way to cook for multiple people or cook enough so that you end up with leftovers for the busy week ahead.
4. The combinations of meat/fish, vegetables and marinades are endless, so you’ll never get bored of sheet pan dinners.
5. Allowing your meats and veggies to cook together in a marinade (or just some simple seasoning) is a great way to achieve a flavourful end product.
Now check out this delicious sheet pan dinner recipe!
Sheet Pan Lemon Butter Chicken & Veggies is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love! Sheet pan meals are a quick way to get dinner on the table fast with little clean up since you’re cooking veggies and protein all on one pan.
Mix butter/ghee, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, sea salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Place chopped veggies into a large bowl and add 3/4 of the butter marinade. Toss until veggies are all coated and spread onto sheet pan. You can also coat veggies directly on the sheet pan.
Place chicken thighs on top of the veggies, sprinkle with some salt and brush them with remaining marinade.
Bake at 425F for 30-35 minutes.
Optional step: If you want to cook off some of the pan juices at the end, remove chicken thighs first (keep covered on a plate or in a glass container) and broil veggies on Hi for 3-5-minutes
Notes
* Make this recipe dairy free & AIP friendly by replacing butter/ghee with avocado oil.
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love! Sheet pan meals are a quick way to get dinner on the table fast with little clean up since you’re cooking veggies and protein all on one pan.
Sheet pan dinners have made it high on my list of go-to meals during the week and I’ll explain why …
Here’s what makes sheet pan dinners so great:
1. They’re quick to put together and typically cook in under 35-minutes.
2. Clean up is easy since everything is being cooked (and can be prepared) on one pan.
3. It’s an easy way to cook for multiple people or cook enough so that you end up with leftovers for the busy week ahead.
4. The combinations of meat/fish, vegetables and marinades are endless, so you’ll never get bored of sheet pan dinners.
5. Allowing your meats and veggies to cook together in a marinade (or just some simple seasoning) is a great way to achieve a flavourful end product.
Now check out this delicious sheet pan dinner recipe!
Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken & Veggies is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love! Sheet pan meals are a quick way to get dinner on the table fast with little clean up since you’re cooking veggies and protein all on one pan.
Mix honey balsamic marinade together in a small bowl.
Coat thighs with the marinade in a large bowl.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare veggies and place in a bowl or on your sheet pan and coat with oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
After chicken has marinated for 15-minutes, place chicken thighs on top of veggies on the sheet pan.
Bake at 425F for 35-minutes.
Remove chicken from pan (cover to keep warm) and then place pan with veggies on top rack and broil for up to 5 minutes to cook off some juices from the pan (optional).
Does the cold weather have you searching for recipes that you and your family can warm up to in the comfort of your home? Search no further than this Beef & Black Bean Chili! It’s easy to make and will leave your home smelling of soul warming comfort food.
Here’s what makes this chili recipe the best …
It uses black beans which may be easier to digest when compared to other beans traditionally used in chili.
It can easily be modified to be paleo, dairy free, keto and low-carb (see recipe below for modifications).
There’s a variety of healthy and unique toppings that you can try.
It uses fire roasted tomatoes which adds extra flavour, but regular canned tomatoes works great too.
The end result is absolutely delicious and soul warming! Best part is, leftovers taste just as great–if not better!
Serve this dish on its own or on top of cauliflower “rice” for an even heartier meal.
Looking for more chili recipes?
Try my Pumpkin Chili! It’s a hearty, paleo friendly and low-carb chili with a unique combination of pumpkin, zucchini, warming spices and cocoa.
Does the cold weather have you searching for recipes that you and your family can warm up to in the comfort of your home? Search no further than this Beef & Black Bean Chili! It's easy to make and will leave your home smelling of warming comfort food.
“Spaghetti” with Classic Tomato Sauce is bursting with simple and beautiful Italian flavours! This guilt-free & healthy dish will be your new go-to on pasta night…guaranteed!
Do you feel bloated or ‘heavy’ after eating a bowl of pasta?
What if you could enjoy the flavours of a classic and heart warming Italian dish without having to worry about the negative impact it might have on your body?
What if you could find a replacement that is naturally rich in nutrients, low in carbohydrates and even looks like the spaghetti noodle?
Might you be convinced to try it?
Drum roll please ….
… I present to you, The Spaghetti Squash!
Before you shake your head and say – “I’ll never give up my favourite pasta dish for sauce on squash” – hear me out…
I’m sure most Italians would agree that the magic in a bowl of pasta comes from the sauce. Nonna’s sauce tastes amazing on just about anything!
So my theory is, if you have the perfect sauce, the noodle just doesn’t matter as much.
We’ve all tasted a not so good tomato sauce at one point or another. Bottom line is, if the sauce ain’t good, the pasta ain’t good, no matter how perfect the noddle.
That doesn’t mean we should put less attention on the noodle, but it does mean we have a little room for play instead.
So now that I have you half convinced, let’s move forward to cooking the perfect spaghetti squash. The trick here is simple – don’t overcook it! This will ensure that you maintain the traditional ‘al dente’ texture of the noodle. See my instructions on cooking spaghetti squash below.
Now for the magic. I love to keep my tomato sauce simple and classic – as the smell fills my home with memories of my grandparent’s kitchen growing up.
What you need for “Spaghetti” with Classic Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti squash
Pureed tomatoes
Garlic
Basil
Extra virgin olive oil
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"Spaghetti" with Classic Tomato Sauce is bursting with simple and beautiful Italian flavours! This guilt-free dish will be your new go-to on pasta night. Gluten free, plant-based, paleo & low-carb.
1600-700 ml can or jarpureed tomatoes, (tomato passata)
2garlic cloves, crushed
2-3fresh basil leaves, or 1/2 tsp dried basil
1tbspextra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper , to taste
Instructions
Spaghetti Squash
Cut spaghetti squash lengthwise and remove seeds with spoon.
Bake at 400F for 30-40 min (first 10 min bake with flesh down, then turn so skin is down for remaining time). Fork should pierce skin easily when squash is cooked. See notes below.
Use a fork to scrape out the strands of squash.
Classic Tomato Sauce
In a sauce pan, sauté garlic and basil in olive oil over medium heat until garlic becomes fragrant. If you are using fresh basil, add basil leaves in after step 2.
Add tomatoes and bring to a light boil for 5 min. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to medium-low heat and let simmer for 45 min.
Add tomato sauce on top of cooked squash noodles and enjoy!
Notes
Cooking time varies depending on the size of the squash. Check regularly to avoid overcooking the squash. You want the noodles to be ‘al dente’.
Time your spaghetti squash so that it’s done cooking around the same time as your sauce, so your noodles don’t cool.
Are you looking for a low-carb and gut friendly alternative to grains like rice, quinoa and couscous? Look no further than Cauliflower “Rice”! This nutrient-dense vegetable is a perfect substitute for grains and will leave you feeling satisfied. It’s extremely versatile and can be used as a base or side for so many dishes.
A few great ways to add Cauliflower “Rice” to your menu …
Are you looking for a low-carb and gut friendly alternative to grains like rice, quinoa and couscous? Look no further than Cauliflower "Rice"! This nutrient-dense vegetable is a perfect substitute for grains and will leave you feeling satisfied. It's extremely versatile and can be used as a base or side for so many dishes.
This Bacon & Egg Muffin recipe is the perfect way to prepare eggs for the entire family! It’s an easy and super cool method that will have you wondering why you’ve been fussing with a frying pan all this time. Only 2 whole food ingredients needed for this fun and delicious breakfast recipe. Get crackin’!
DID YOU KNOW? Eggs are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. One egg provides 13 essential nutrients, which are found all in the yolk! #eattheyolk
Check out this easy and fun way to prepare eggs for the entire family without feeling the need to throw your frying pan across the kitchen!
Bacon & Egg Muffins are the perfect way to prepare eggs for the entire family! This easy and super cool method will have you wondering why you've been fussing with a frying pan all this time. Only 2 simple and whole food ingredients needed for this fun and delicious breakfast recipe. Get crackin'!
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