You will prepare lunches in bulk in order to
mix & match and take on-the-go.
Get creative.
INGREDIENTS
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1 package of turkey bacon (no nitrates)
1/2 lb organic boneless skinless chicken breast
2 TBSP minced fresh rosemary
1 cup (preferably organic)cherry tomatoes (or whichever kind you can find)
1 head of organic romaine lettuce
1 bag of organic mixed greens
1 red onion
1 shredded organic carrot
3 ripe avocados (don't have to be organic)
I cup of frozen organic sweet corn
1 can of organic black beans
4 cups of cooked organic quinoa or brown rice
Organic blue corn tortilla chips
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Southwest Dressing Ingredients
1 cup vegan mayonnaise (such as Follow Your Heart® Veganaise®)
2 cloves fresh, peeled garlic
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
3 drops stevia, or more to taste
3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 teaspoon ground cumin
1 TBSP lime juice
1 pinch cayenne or chipotle pepper
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Dijon Dressing Ingredients
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
salt and pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS
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Sunday is a good day for prep. It should take close to an hour and you'll have your lunch ready for the whole week.
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Allow your chicken to sit out for about 30 minutes prior to cooking
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Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the bacon. Cook until it’s crispy, then chop into bite sized pieces.
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cover with the rosemary. In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add the chicken and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken when temp reaches 165 degrees. Thinly slice and set aside.
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Store both meats away in airtight container in fridge.
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Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. Cool and store in fridge
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Rinse and drain your black beans and store in airtight container in the fridge
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Cook 1 cup of organic sweet corn in 3 TBSP water over medium high heat for 5 minutes (you don't want mushy corn)
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Rinse and chop lettuce to desired bite-sized pieces and store in large ziplock in fridge
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Thinly slice your red onion and shred your carrots and store in fridge
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Make your dressings
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Rosemary Vinaigrette
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Whisk together the mustard, oil and vinegar. Whisk in the rosemary and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Southwestern Dressing
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Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Adjust seasonings as you see it. For more heat, add additional chipotle or cayenne. For more acidity, add a bit more lime juice or apple cider vinegar. This is where your taste buds come in!
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