Being on vacation recently was the perfect opportunity to indulge a little. We drank, we ate, we were merry. I know for some vacationing in a Condo might not sounds like a good idea because you still have to cook and clean (occasionally) but I loved having breakfast on the lanai right by the ocean, being able to prepare our own snacks and drinks at anytime. Plus you can’t beat the fact that it’s more convenient and cheaper. We did eat out too but most meals were had in the condo which meant I got to try some new products I wouldn’t normally eat. Like this Amy’s Thai Red Curry.

When in Hawaii we popped into Islands Natural Market and Deli. This is basically a low key Hawaiian version of Whole Foods or Lassen’s which if you’re vegan or gluten free means you get some of your comfort foods! Vegan cheese, nut milks, bean pasta and more all available on the island so I’d recommend checking them out. We happened to find this Amy’s Thai Red Curry, which is gluten free and dairy free so we decided to give it a go. The great thing is it took just 5 minutes in the microwave!

The Amy’s Thai Red Curry was just 420 calories, with 9g protein. However it does come with 23g of fat and 780 mg of sodium so it’s definitely NOT something I’d eat regularly but again, vacation! On it’s own I knew it wouldn’t be enough food to fill me up so I pair it was some Birds Eye steamfresh veggies which are quite possibly one of my new favorite things! Steamed veggies in just a couple of minutes! Awesome!

I want to note though that these are not FAMILY SIZE bags. Seriously these bags might contain 3.5 servings but realistically this bag serves ONE person. Remember HALF your plate should vegetables!!! I tried a few different versions of these veggies, this was the Broccoli, carrots, sugar snap peas and water chestnuts. It went really well with the Amy’s Red Thai Curry!

I should note that I fell in love with using placemats again on vacation. We’d opted out of using them at home but on vacation I found these placemats in a drawer and just loved them. When we got home I went to Target and got 2 new fall placemats and new plates to match. We only need 2 on a regular basis so I’m going to be switching them out each season. In facts I may get rid of my regular black dinnerware altogether as we rarely use it!

The Amy’s Thai Red Curry was actually pretty tasty, we both really enjoyed it. Again I wouldn’t have it regularly due to the high sodium and fat content but for vacation it was perfect and with the extra veggies was ready in 10 minutes. I’d definitely buy it again as a quick meal option.
So my question for you is how many servings of vegetables do you eat with your dinner? I know I may be the odd one here that eats a lot of veggies but they really are super important for a well balanced and nutritious diet!
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OhlalaLexie
oh my gosh that looks so yummy! I definitely would love to give it a try!
Di Hickman
Definitely do! It was great and took about 5 minutes, longer if you add extra veggies like I did.
CourtneyLynne
Omg this looks beyond delicious!!! I’m curry obsessed! So need to try out your recipe ๐
Di Hickman
We LOVE curry too!
Susannah
This sounds so good… And EASY! That’s the key! ๐
Di Hickman
Totally! I love easy!
Meagan
I’ve never tried curry but this looks great! Lovely photos!
Di Hickman
Thanks! I can’t believe you’ve never tried curry? what? Get that fixed asap!
Natasha
Yum! A new recipe is always in order. Looks easy. Thanks for sharing!
Di Hickman
Thanks! Yes super easy the level of my cooking skill I’m afraid!
Yona Williams
This dish looks very colorful, healthy and tasty. I like to eat a lot of veggies with my meal. I have been known to finish off a Steamer Bag of veggies on my own.
Di Hickman
Hehehe yep! This was a full bag all to myself. Honestly it was just enough, lol!
Brandy M.
We totally love getting Condos when we vacation. We stop at the store near our vacation spot and grab a few things that cook up quickly. With our growing family it’s so much easier to have the space and it’s cheaper than taking us all out to eat 3 times a day.
Di Hickman
Yes! Much cheaper! Plus you get what YOU want to eat rather than having to eat somewhere everyone agrees on.
JanetGoingCrazy
This looks so delicious! It even looks like something I could make!
Di Hickman
Trust me if I can do it, you can do it!
Lexie
Oh that looks great! And yes! Those steamer veggies are crazy on their servings! I eat them daily and I eat a half bag-full bag per meal! I’ll have to try Amy’s!
Di Hickman
hehehehe I have a full bag per meal!
Scraps
Most suppers (and therefore lunches, since they’re planned-overs) have 1-2 servings of veggies in our house. Used to be a lot more but to prevent triggering my IBS, I can only do so many veggies at a time, even the “safe” ones still need major portion control. We all have to make choices, right ๐
Di Hickman
totally! I can’t even imagine not eating veggies. I’m sure it’s tough having a restrictive diet with IBS.
Scraps
Thankfully it’s gotten easier over time and some of the restrictions aren’t as harsh after a couple years of being super careful, but I still miss things like broccoli, cauliflower, and fresh asparagus.
Di Hickman
Oh my! I love broccoli!!! One of my favorite veggies!
Ourfamilyworld
I love curry and that looks delicious! I love that you used veggies on this one.
Di Hickman
Oh I load up veggies on pretty much any meal ๐
Ana De Jesus
Eating veggies are an important part of a balanced diet and we should do more to increase our intake!
Di Hickman
Definitely! I was shocked to hear that the average is 1-2 servings a day!
positivelystacey
I love anything Amy’s! Her whole line is delicious!
Di Hickman
I agree! The ones I’ve tried have been great! Less selection to choose from now I’m vegan but I enjoy her options!
laura londergan
looks like a great meal for people who love curry!
Di Hickman
That’s us to a T!
ohnikkashae
I love veggies!! This looks so tasty!!
Di Hickman
Me too! All the veggies all the time!
logancan
This looks so delicious! I love quick and easy meals!
Di Hickman
It was amazing!
Debra
This sounds delicious. Love curry!
Di Hickman
It was really good!
ourminifamily
Mmmm my hubby and I love curry! We’ll have to give this a try!
Di Hickman
Us too! We love curry!
Kelly
This would be perfect for busy nights! I love having lots of veggies with our dinner.
Di Hickman
Definitely! I generally try to have something that the husband can cook for busy nights ๐
Cynthia @craftoflaughter
This looks like a dish I would certainly enjoy. THanks so much for sharing
Di Hickman
It was delicious!
Esther @ The Cuteness
I love Amy’s frozen Mac n cheese, it seriously got me through the first 4 months of my pregnancy!
Di Hickman
I haven’t tried that. Hahaha those pregnancy cravings!
Julie @ Girl on the Move
Oh man, this looks quite delicious! And I love that it can be ready quickly!
Di Hickman
Oh I’m all about the quick and easy life!
Erin (@SugarCrumbs)
It does look pretty tasty! I’ll have to remember it for busy nights away from home! But I definitely eat more fresh veggies!
Di Hickman
awesome! love me some veggies! I can’t believe the average person only eats 1-2 servings a day!!!