PIN IT FOR LATER Here we are, friends — the middle of September and everything is back in full swing! School, work, extra-curricular activities, and on, and on and on. If you’re a Canadian as well, you’re also gearing up for Thanksgiving and all the holiday craziness that comes with it (right through until the New Year!). Honestly though — I love this time of year. I always have. I’m a sucker for routines and all of that boring stuff that summer has none of! With our oldest girl in Kindergarten this year we’ve been forced into a routine more than ever before. Now it’s all about packing lunches, getting to bed early, agendas and school functions. I can’t say I hate that either though 😉 Because I’m still home with my almost-3-year-old and baby is coming in November (what?!?!), I’m always on the lookout for easy, healthy meals that are filling enough to keep everyone going — including me! I love using turkey and lentils to take a meal the kids already love and making it even more of a nutritional powerhouse. (Fact: if there is macaroni and cheese in a meal, my kids will get excited no matter what!) I love turkey because it packs a ton of protein and gives me enough energy to deal with all the chaos that comes with 2.75 kids 5 and under. That and my morning coffee, of course 😉 Lentils are such a great add in for any meal the family already loves — they’re high in protein and fibre as well as iron and folate, both of which are so important when you’re pregnant and things I never seem to get enough of. This chili mac has a whopping 29% of your daily iron needs in 1 serving! Lentils have a mild flavour so they’re perfect for adding to any meal. Tips and Tricks for Making this One Pot Turkey Chili Mac:
Feel free to mix up the veggies to suit your family’s tastes — mushrooms, shredded carrots or zucchini, corn, peas, really anything can be added in. This recipe can easily be frozen for a quick lunch later on, keeping in mind that the pasta will be softer after thawing. If you want to jazz it up even more, feel free to use a variety of cheeses or spices. Maybe some jalapenos or Monterey Jack cheese?
*This post is sponsored by Canadian Turkey and Lentils.org — thank you for supporting the brands that put healthy dinners on our table!
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