lunch meal prep Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/lunch-meal-prep/ Choosing Balance Sun, 14 Jan 2024 21:30:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://choosingbalance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/CB-copy-64x64.jpg lunch meal prep Archives - Choosing Balance https://choosingbalance.com/tag/lunch-meal-prep/ 32 32 Chicken Melts with Apple Slaw https://choosingbalance.com/chicken-melts-with-apple-slaw/ https://choosingbalance.com/chicken-melts-with-apple-slaw/#comments Fri, 20 Oct 2023 03:23:31 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=12580 The fall sandwich you need is here 🍎🍂 These honey mustard chicken melts with a 3-ingredient apple slaw are a must-make recipe! There’s something about the sweet & savory combination that I just cannot get enough of! All the fall flavors come together so wonderfully. This easy, healthy sandwich is...

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]]> The fall sandwich you need is here 🍎🍂 These honey mustard chicken melts with a 3-ingredient apple slaw are a must-make recipe! There’s something about the sweet & savory combination that I just cannot get enough of! All the fall flavors come together so wonderfully. This easy, healthy sandwich is packed with flavor and nutrients. This delicious recipe would be perfect for meal prep lunch or for a busy weeknight dinner idea. Let me know if you try these! What would you add?

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Boars Head FireSmith Flame Grilled Chicken 

Buns

White cheddar 

Coleslaw

Apples

Lemon juice 

Mayo

Dijon mustard 

Honey

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15 Minute Chicken & Avocado Salad

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Chicken Melts with Apple Slaw

The fall sandwich you need is here 🍎🍂This honey mustard chicken melt with a 3 ingredient apple slaw is a must make!

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves
4
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Ingredients

1 lb Boars Head FireSmith Flame Grilled Chicken 

4 buns 

4 slices of white cheddar 

Apple slaw:

1 bag of coleslaw 

2 apples, shredded 

2 tbsp lemon juice 

Honey mustard:

1/4 cup mayo 

1/4 cup dijon mustard 

1/4 cup honey

Method

In a bowl, mix together the slaw ingredients 

In another bowl, mix together the honey mustard ingredients 

Preheat oven to 375F 

Line a pan with parchment paper 

Assemble your sandwiches 

Add a thin layer on honey mustard, then layer on the @boarshead chicken 

Top with white cheddar 

Bake for 8-10 minutes 

Add the apple slaw and your sandwiches are complete!

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]]> https://choosingbalance.com/chicken-melts-with-apple-slaw/feed/ 1 10 Minute Italian Pinwheels https://choosingbalance.com/10-minute-italian-pinwheels/ https://choosingbalance.com/10-minute-italian-pinwheels/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:44:55 +0000 https://choosingbalance.com/?p=12749 These 10 minute Italian Pinwheels make the perfect easy and healthy appetizer recipe! It’s a great meal prep recipe, too. I love having recipe options that are no-cook for a lunch on the go or just for those days when I don’t want to turn the oven on! These couldn’t...

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]]> These 10 minute Italian Pinwheels make the perfect easy and healthy appetizer recipe! It’s a great meal prep recipe, too. I love having recipe options that are no-cook for a lunch on the go or just for those days when I don’t want to turn the oven on! These couldn’t be easier to make, but they are still packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients. Try whipping these up for your next holiday get together, or put them in your weekday work lunch rotation. I know you’ll love them!

What You Will Need For This Recipe:

Tortillas 

Spinach

Pepperoni 

Salami 

Cheese

Cream cheese

Italian seasoning 

Peperoncini 

Roasted red peppers 

Garlic powder

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10 Minute Italian Pinwheels

A quick, 10 minute recipe that is perfect for meal prep or for an appetizer. You’ll love these Italian Pinwheels.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Serves
6
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Ingredients

Pinwheels:

  • 6 tortillas 
  • Handful of spinach 
  • 18 slices of pepperoni 
  • 9 slices of salami 
  • 6 slices of cheese (I used provolone) 

Cream cheese mixture:

  • 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened 
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 
  • 1/3 cup pepperoncini, chopped 
  • 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice (from the jar) 
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Method

1) In a bowl, combine the cream cheese with the peperoncini, peperoncini juice, Italian seasoning, garlic seasoning & roasted red peppers 

2) Take one tortilla, spread the cream cheese mixture on one side. 

3) Then layer the spinach, pepperoni, salami, & cheese. 

4) Roll & then slice 

5) Makes 6 servings!

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