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November 28, 2016 by: Shell

Go-To Lunch for Busy Moms

If I had all the time in the world, an unlimited budget, and kids who weren’t ever picky about what they eat, I’d happily make all our meals from scratch. I enjoy cooking and like knowing what’s in our meals, as well as having the ability to change recipes to our taste and to make them healthier.

But I do have restrictions on my time and budget and my kids can sometimes be picky. Sometimes we’re racing from school to a sports practice. Other times, I’m working from home and don’t want to spend much time making a meal that’s just for me. Sometimes I’ll eat something that feels a little more like a snack instead of a meal, like carrots and crackers with hummus. Which is okay on some days, and can leave me feeling hungry on others.

I want to eat a real meal! I’ve tried stocking my freezer with frozen meals to have those easy choices, but they were often a little bland and didn’t taste at all like anything I’d make in my kitchen. But, this past week, I tried SMARTMADE ™ by SmartOnes (R) for my lunches. smart-made These meals were more like what I would make, if I had the time. The first one I tried was White Wine Chicken with Couscous. It’s grilled white meat chicken with roasted zucchini, eggplant, onions, and tomatoes over pearled couscous lightly tossed in a white wine sauce.

SMARTMADE™ meals are made with real ingredients that I know how to pronounce (and know what they are!), with no artificial flavors or preservatives. By grilling their protein and roasting vegetables, you get more flavor, which makes for a SMARTMADE™ and delicious option for when I don’t cook. There are also smart swaps in these meals: like couscous or brown rice instead of white rice and white bean puree instead of cream. chicken-couscous Other SMARTMADE™ meals available are: Mexican-Style Chicken Bowl, Rosemary Grilled Beef & Vegetables, Roasted Vegetable Enchilada Bake, Turkey Sausage & Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Bake, Roasted Turkey & Vegetables, and many others, that you can see here.

What is your go-to lunch on a busy day? 

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Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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