Emeals Provide Quick, Easy and Healthy Meal Plans

I signed up for eMeal’s plans last year through a deal site. I really needed help with varying my household dinner menus; basically my family was sick of eating the same 10 meals over and over.  Since I have a busy lifestyle, as does everyone, I needed easy and fast recipes. I’m also easily frustrated with cooking and can get discouraged quickly.

eMeals proved to be just what I needed to get my family eating healthy. It provides easy meal plans including all the tools to make dinner time quick and easy. You receive your weekly meal plan in your inbox, download and voila dinner is served.  The meal plans include recipes and a full shopping list to take with you to the grocery store. All the planning is done for you, just grocery shop and cook.

One can choose between different eating plans some of which include Gluten Free, Paleo, Clean Eating, Natural and Organic.  Once subscribed you have the freedom to change your meal plan any time once monthly. The meals usually don’t take more than 30 minutes to prepare unless you’re using the slow cooker. Slow cooker recipes are some of my favorites, by the way, just set it and relax.

I’ve been using eMeals for about 6 months now and have tried several recipes. Right now I’m on the Paleo although I’ve tried the clean eating and organic plans. All have included some great recipes.  Below I’m listing some of the ones I’ve tried and believe to be the best. Also included is one of their Paleo recipes  for Blackened Skirt Steak BLT Salad which is under 400 calories and just $4.00 per person.  Enjoy and get healthy!

5 of My Favorite eMeals Recipes (yep, I’ve actually made these)

1. Mediterranean Chicken Kebobs with Couscous and Sliced Melon (Natural and Organic)
2. Roasted Orange Salmon and Pomegranate Asparagus (Paleo)
3. Walnut Pesto Chicken and Squash Sauté (Paleo)
4. Almond Crusted Fish and Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Paleo)
5. Slow Roasted, Turkey Breast,  Apple and Carrot Salad (Crock Pot- Paleo)

Serves 4

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 pound skirt or flank steak, trimmed

4 cups baby mixed greens

2 cups chopped tomatoes

4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon minced garlic

Salt and Pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat broiler. Combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush olive oil evenly over steak. Sprinkle both sides with spice mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 8-10 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

2. Combine mixed greens, tomatoes, bacon, and red onion in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, oil, mustard, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir with a whisk and toss with salad mixture. Top salad with steak. Yields 4 servings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 380, Total Fat: 25.4 g, Saturated Fat:

6.4 g, Cholesterol: 82 mg, Sodium: 668 mg, Total Carbohydrates: 10 g, Dietary Fiber:

3.7 g, Sugars: 4.3 g, Protein: 29 g