Lainie's 3-2-1s: Kelp Noodle Pad Thai, Sheet Pan Shawarma, TJ's 4-Ingredient Tomato Soup Week of January 19th-25th

This week we have Thai and Middle Eastern flavors on the menu, plus a simple, all-in-one pot soup recipe that is sure to be a hit!

THIS WEEK’S 3-2-1s

Preview the recipes below:

3 Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes

* Kelp Noodle Pad Thai

* Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma & Garlic Yogurt Sauce

* Trader Joe’s 4-Ingredient Tomato Soup

2 Tips

* Fluoride-Free Toothpaste

* Oral Health Care Tips

1 Drink or Dessert

* Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwiches

Three Meal-Prep Friendly Recipes

Kelp Noodle Pad Thai

Here's a flavorful, low-carb, high-protein Pad Thai recipe featuring kelp noodles! Kelp noodles are a rich source of essential nutrients, including iodine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron, and they are also very low in calories. It’s perfect for meal prep and is sure to become a regular in my household.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6-8

Notes: Meal Prep Friendly, Gluten Free, High Fiber, High Protein, Low Carb. Enjoy up to 5 days in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 2 packs kelp noodles (I like Sea Tangle but any brand will work!)

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)

• 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1 cup bean sprouts

• 2 eggs

• 3 garlic cloves (minced)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

peanut sauce

• 2 tbsp peanut butter

• 3 tbsp honey

• 3 tbsp lime juice

• 1 + 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1/4 cup fish sauce

• 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce

garnish (optional)

• 1/4 cup green onions (sliced thinly)

• 1/3 cup peanuts (crushed or chopped)

• lime wedges

• cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare kelp noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cut the chicken into half-inch cubes. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. In the same pan, sauté the bell peppers, carrots, garlic, and onion over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the bean sprouts and cook for 2 more minutes.

4. While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

5. Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the empty space and scramble for about 2 minutes until fully set. Mix with the vegetables, then add the sauce and stir to combine.

6. Return the chicken and noodles to the pan and mix until fully incorporated.

7. Top with green onions, peanuts, lime wedges, and cilantro, if desired, and serve.

Sheet Pan Shawarma & Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Experience all the delicious Middle Eastern shawarma flavors in a convenient sheet pan meal, complete with a drinkable garlic yogurt sauce! You won’t want to miss this recipe!