Fixate Review: Zucchini Spears

Last week I got my very own copy of Autumn Calabrese's new cookbook "Fixate". If you don't know who Autumn is...she's the creator of the fitness program 21 Day Fix which has helped me get in the best shape I have ever been in. For me, what is key to the program is the nutrition aspect that includes portion control containers which take the guess work out of the questions "what's for dinner". It's so simple, if it fits in the container and is the right food group for the container it goes!

It's here! 

I've been following the container system for over a year and highly recommend it for everyone. If you are having a hard time figuring out how many carbs/proteins/fats you are supposed to have... this is the system for you. After a year, I have some pretty good 'go-to' recipes but it was starting to get a little stale in the house. So, when they announced the new cookbook I was excited to try some out. 

Over the next couple of months, I'll review recipes from the book to give you a guide on what's good, easy, and maybe what wasn't a huge hit. 

First one up... Zucchini Bake. 

This one makes 4 servings, about 10 mins prep work and then 20 mins in the oven. While its cooking you can do whatever, so very quick and simple to prep and make. It is both gluten and vegan free. One thing I love about these recipes is that it will tell you if it is gluten, vegan, vegetarian or paleo friendly. So you if you have any specific dietary restriction or goals it's all spelled out for your. For this recipe, it is both gluten free and vegan friendly. 

Lastly, it is 2 green containers and 1/2 blue container if you are following the 21 Day Fix plan. If you have trouble getting in your greens. This one is for you. 

This recipe has become a favorite of mine. It's simple and packs a lot of flavor. The recipe mixes several flavors in to create this complex meld of yumminess. Citrus, Parmesan, herbs and zucchini mix together perfectly. YUM. 

And its simple, mix your starting ingredients together... 

Then brush on your zucchini spears...

Bake for 15-20 mins... 

And voila! The perfect veggie side is ahead. 

These were a hit and I've since made them three more times. EEEK. When I like something I tend to over use it for awhile, but this one is so tasty, it doesn't even feel like you are eating healthy (but I assure you, you are). 

We paired it next to our healthy pizzas for a Friday night movie night of yummy eats. This one's a winner! 

Yum!

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