Friday, January 30, 2015

Vegetarian Burrito Bowl



INGREDIENTS

Coconut Oil
Onion
Soy 'Beef' (Trader Joe's)
Bell Pepper
Corn
Tomato
Cooked Black Beans
Cooked Quinoa
Salsa
Lettuce

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pan, saute onion in coconut oil over medium heat
  2. Add soy 'beef' into the pan (you can omit this step if you do not eat soy)
  3. Add chopped bell pepper, tomato and corn to the pot
  4. Add one can of rinsed and drained black beans
  5. Add cooked quinoa
  6. Add a whole can of salsa, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes
  7. Enjoy this mix over a bed of lettuce
  8. If your feeling extra frisky, add some cheddar cheese on top!



Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Pesto Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp



INGREDIENTS

1 Spaghetti Squash
Cooked and Peeled Shrimp
Onion
Sun-dried tomato
Tomato
Pesto
Parmesan Cheese
Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS

Spaghetti Squash:

  1. Cut a spaghetti squash in half
  2. Rub the open side with olive oil
  3. Bake with open side down on a baking sheet for 35-45 minutes in a 400 degree oven
  4. Once cooked, scoop the insides out with a fork to make spaghetti line strands
Pesto and Shrimp Sauce:
  1. Saute chopped onion in a large pan with olive oil
  2. Add sun-dried tomato, shrimp, tomato, cooked spaghetti squash to the pan and stir.
  3. Add a generous amount of pesto to coat the dish
Top It Off:
  1. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
  2. Add ground pepper. parsley, oregano and basil