Fast Fix Friday: Mexican Veggie Pasta

Today, I'm starting a new series, aptly called #fastfixfriday. In my old life (aka pre chronic fatigue diagnosis), by the time I reached Friday, I happily went to the nearest restaurant or fast casual dining option. I definitely didn't want to cook a meal. Now, in this new phase of being, I don't have the option of dining out (I'm still very sensitive to preservatives and allergens). So, if I don't cook now, I don't eat.

But, just because I cook most nights doesn't mean I want to spend hours in the kitchen after a long day of work. So, my option: fast fix meals which come together in less than 45 minutes. That means in the time it takes to get home; decide what to eat; place your order; either wait for delivery OR go to pick it up, your meal will already will ready to serve!

I don't know about you, but that sounds fabulous.
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One of my go to's for a fast meal is pasta. While the pasta is cooking, I can fix anything in a skillet and just dump in the cooked pasta at the end and mix well.

The next question is what to fix in the skillet? For this dish, I opened up the fridge to see what I had left from the week. I had broccoli, carrots, onion, asparagus, an avocado, a bit of salsa, and a half a can of black beans just waiting to be used. Perfect!

I just washed, chopped, heated those all up together with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. I served with chunks of avocado and a small side salad. I couldn't make the avocado chunks look really picturesque.....I was just too hungry.
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The beauty of dishes like these is you can use whatever you have in your fridge, freezer, or on your counter and get to cooking! If you're a meat eater, you can add in some meat or cheese cubes. Heck, make it a family affair: divvy up cooking duties and divide and conquer. Or have a potluck with a few families to split up the cooking chores. The possibilities here are endless.....and I'm excited to tackle them with you!

Dinnertime cooking, to me, is fun and a chance to reconnect after a long day (or in the case of a Friday, a long week). It's a chance to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

So, what do ya say? Shall we get in the kitchen for a fast fix?

Yes, lets go!
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Mexican Veggie Pasta

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