It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
Recent Blog Post
Hoisin Meatballs over Brown Rice
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Ingredients:
- ½ package frozen meatballs, fully cooked, thawed
- 1 ½ cups hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for serving
- 1 package microwave brown rice, cooked to package direction
- 1 steamer package broccoli, cooked to package directions
Directions:
In a large saucepan combine hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and garlic powder until combined. Heat over medium heat until bubbling. Add in meatballs and cook until heated through. While meatballs cook, steam broccoli in the microwave. Serve meatballs and broccoli over brown rice and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:
Plant-based: Swap out the meatballs for pressed, firm tofu.
Gluten-free: Look for gluten-free meatball options.
Kid-friendly: Use food picks for the meatballs and serve rice and dipping sauce or ketchup on the side.
Quick Prep: Use a microwaveable rice packet and a steamer bag of frozen broccoli.
It's me, Gillean!
My philosophy is simple: I believe what we consume is everything—from the foods we put in our body, to the ideas we feed for our minds, to the connections we have with others. Everything gives you energy, and what you take in determines how your life will be. My goal is to champion a healthy lifestyle that is simple, accessible, and gives your body what it needs to fuel your best life possible.
