3 Easy, Affordable, & Healthy Recipes to Jump start 2017!

By Evi Aki
January 6, 2017

A new year means a fresh start, and if you’re like me then eating healthy is probably at the top of your New Year’s resolution list. Inspired to start my year off right, I’ve been focusing on healthy recipes that are both easy and affordable. Yep, that’s right… eating healthy does not have to break the bank!

It can get quite expensive when it comes to healthy eating. To combat this, one of my favorite shops to purchase produce and organic foods is Grocery Outlet. While you never know exactly what you’re going to get; what you do end up finding our brands that you love at an affordable price!

Last week when I visited the store; I was immediately inspired by all the products available. And the price?! You honestly can’t beat it! In addition to all of the items I purchased to make these 3 healthy recipes; I also got a 51.2 oz of Organic Coconut Oil for $9.99!! Total spent that day… $45!

My favorite aisle in the store is there NOSH department which stands for “Natural, Organic, Specialty, Health.” There are a lot of organic products like the coconut oil I found, and also the chia seeds I used to make an Oatmeal Chia Breakfast Bowl with. Along with their large selection of organic produce, I had no difficulty coming up with 3 healthy recipes. Check them out below…

Oatmeal Chia Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon of light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 1/2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
  • Toppings: granola, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, Zola Dark Chocolate Covered Organic Acai Blueberry
Instructions:
  1. Place all ingredients in a medium-size pot and bring to a boil at medium/high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often until oatmeal has thickened and most of the liquid has absorbed.
  3. Top with granola, blueberries, raspeberries, blackberries, Zola Dark Chocolate Covered Organic Acai Blueberry

Fire Roasted Tomato Penne Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound of penne pasta, cooked and drained
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 15 oz can of fire roasted tomatoes
  • 3 mini sweet bell peppers, diced
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 5 teaspoons of basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese for topping.
Instructions:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced bell peppers to skillet, and saute for 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add in basil and garlic and continue to saute for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in diced tomatoes, followed by seasonings and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add cooked pasta and toss with sauce, making sure all the noodles are coated.
  6. Pour in lemon juice, add Parmesan cheese, and toss combining all together.
  7. Serve immediately!

Honey Glazed Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner

Ingredients

Salmon:

  • 4 salmon filets
  • salt and freshly black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lime

 

Brown Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Brussels Sprouts:

  • 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • drizzle of olive oil

Sweet Potatoes:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into long strips, about 1/4 wide
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • drizzle of olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. To make the browned butter lime sauce, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until the the butter begins to turn a golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, honey and lime juice, salt and pepper, to taste; set aside.
  3. Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste, then dredge each salmon filet with a tablespoon of flour. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon to the skillet and sear both sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove from heat, and place each piece of salmon skin side down into the center of a large baking sheet.
  6. On opposite sides of the salmon, add the brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes. Season both with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to combine.
  7. Bake in the oven @400 degrees for 15- 2o min. To avoid salmon from overcooking remove it from the baking sheet 5-10 minutes before the vegetables have finished cooking.
  8. Serve immediately with browned butter lime sauce and additional lime zest.

Hope you guys enjoy these healthy recipes, and that they inspire to stay on track this year by incorporating more healthy foods while staying on budget!

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  1. moscatoismymantra says:

    I love the idea of the one pan salmon & veggie meal 🙂 Will definitely be trying that. Thank you for sharing.

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

  2. That penne looks like the best dish ever. I may have a slight obsession with pasta though. I think I am going to make that for dinner tomorrow!

    1. evseats Author says:

      I’m obsessed with pasta too! I love this dish because it’s so fast and easy to make, and comforting! Let me know how it turns out!!

  3. This all looks so delicious! My kids love yogurt bowls, and I’m a huge fan of brussel sprouts!

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks! 🙂

  4. So much yummy food! Your Fire Roasted Penne looks amazing!

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks Rachel!! 🙂

  5. I love chia and oatmeal .. that’s one I’ll definitely be trying. Thank-you so much for healthy eating inspiration for the new year!

    1. evseats Author says:

      🙂 Hope you enjoy!

  6. That salmon recipe looks incredible! And that pasta. Who am I kidding these are all fantastic and yummy.

    1. evseats Author says:

      thank you!

  7. Great recipes for the start of the New Year! I keep wanting to do the breakfast oatmeal in a jar for work and your combinations for it will work great ~ Thank you for the variations!

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks Michelle!

  8. Yummy i actually wanna try these haha

    1. evseats Author says:

      🙂

  9. That pasta looks amazing! I’ve definitely been impressed with the great finds at Grocery Outlet.

    1. evseats Author says:

      They’ve got some amazing deals!

  10. I love sheet pan dinners. They make everything so easy!

    1. evseats Author says:

      I agree!

  11. All 3 recipes look good. I especially love that you put Dark Chocolate Covered Acai Blueberries in your breakfast bowl. I just bought some this morning to eat as a snack, but I might have to try them at breakfast.

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks Paula! I love them as a snack too, and they add some much needed sweetness to the oatmeal.

  12. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says:

    All of these look wonderful! Wish we had these over the weekend, because we didn’t eat that great. My family would love every one of these dishes.

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks Kimberly!

  13. These sound amazing. I will definitely have to try these!

    1. evseats Author says:

      🙂

  14. These all look fabulous. I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing.

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks!

  15. Great recipe ideas. I have been craving fish like crazy!

    1. evseats Author says:

      Thanks!

  16. I love any and all salmon recipes! Thanks for sharing. Berry bowls are perfect in the morning, too. 🙂 Chock full of antioxidants and great for skin!
    erin | sandsunandmessybuns.com

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