5 quick weeknight meals Recipe
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One of the things that I hear over and over again from people is how hard it is to fit meal planning and preparation into their busy schedules. I am no exception as I often find that I'm trying to come up with a quick dinner idea around 5pm. I try to keep the staple ingredients for my "go to" quick meals on hand for nights like that. Sometimes I'll cook a batch of rice, quinoa, or other grain to have on hand as well.
Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Tacos - Sauté 1/2 an onion with 1 clove of garlic until the onion starts to brown. Add 1 can of black beans (rinsed well) and your favorite seasonings (I use coriander, lime juice, and chipotle chile powder). Chop some lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado and warm corn tortillas on a…
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