These guys.
The little one soaking up the afternoon sun.
And the big one refusing to give up his seat on the nice plush workout mat – even through push-ups, knee tucks-to-sprawls, and weighted rows.
Spicy Whole30 Mini Turkey Meatloaves
Mmmmm…. meatloaf muffins. I love meatloaf muffins. This recipe came about from looking to see what was out there in the realm of turkey meatloaf tastes, taking some of that to heart, and managing to cobble something together in the kitchen.
Warning: as this recipe is written, it is kinda spicy. Not ‘omfg I’m going to die’ spicy, but it has a kick. You’ve been warned.
Spicy Whole30 Mini Turkey Meatloaves
1 pound ground turkey – dark meat is best if you can get it
1/2 cup diced celery (about 1 – 1.5 ribs)
1/2 cup diced carrot (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper (about 1/4 of a pepper)
1/4 cup diced shallot (1 medium)
1 egg
1 Tbsp. garlic powder
2 Tbsp. coconut aminos
2 Tbsp. Red Boat fish sauce
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. chipotle powder
4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1-2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
Preheat the oven to 350. Prep your muffin tins by brushing with a little melted coconut oil so things don’t stick.
If you haven’t already, prep your veggies. Add to a bowl with the turkey, egg and spices. Combine however you like – I prefer with my hands – and load your muffin tins (winter themed ftw) to about 3/4 of the way full.
I got 9 muffins out of my tins – your mileage may vary, depending upon how large your muffin cups are.
Bake 20 minutes, or until cooked through (knife inserted in the middle comes out clean and the tops start to pull away from the sides of the tin). Let cool 10 minutes before popping out of the pan.
Serves 3, providing you have 9 meatloaves.
Whole30 2 – Day 25
Day 25 on Whole30 was smoothie-light, but good all the same.
Breakfast
Bacon & eggs
Lunch
I wasn’t hungry today until late – snacked on raw haricot vert and some almonds.
Dinner
Aged grass fed beef burger patty with balsamic drizzle and a side of baked sweet potato fries.
After Dinner Snack
Cashews & sugar-free cherries again.
February 6, 2014
Just in case I feel the need to learn Hebrew.
February 5, 2014
Cocoa-mint lip balm
Whole30 2 – Day 24
Day 24 on Whole30 was full of meat. The pantry is running low on vegetables.
Breakfast
My typical weekday breakfast – one of my DH’s green smoothies. These days, we’re eating them sans banana and plus the juice of 1 lime. Yum.
Lunch
Leftover spicy turkey meatloaves + leftover Italian sausage & pulled pork.
Dinner
A stir-fry of ground turkey, carrots & celery with coconut aminos, fish sauce, apple cider vinegar and lime juice.
After Dinner Snack
Cashews & dried sugar-free cherries.
February 4, 2014
Belt art.
Whole30 2 – Day 23
Day 23 on Whole30 was delicious.
Breakfast
My typical weekday breakfast – one of my DH’s green smoothies. These days, we’re eating them sans banana and plus the juice of 1 lime. Yum.
Lunch
Leftover London broil with the last of the salsa & guacamole and a green bell pepper.
Dinner
Homemade marinara with hot Italian sausage, leftover pulled pork, onions and spinach.
Whole30 2 – Day 22
Day 22 on Whole30 was good. I sense a balsamic vinegar theme lately, but I’m not complaining.
Breakfast
My typical weekday breakfast – one of my DH’s green smoothies. These days, we’re eating them sans banana and plus the juice of 1 lime. Yum.
Lunch
I forgot to take a picture of my salad – romaine lettuce, balsamic-glazed chicken breast, colored peppers, a tomato or two, and a cucumber or two – with a drizzle of good balsamic vinegar + grapeseed oil dressing.
Post Lunch Snack
You’ll never guess.
Dinner
Slow cooker balsamic short ribs with a purée of parsnips cooked in beef broth.
After Dinner Snack
I was still starving after dinner. Snacked on some different nuts – cashews – plus some dried (non-sugared) cherries.
February 3, 2014
This looks like fun.
