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Showing posts with label healthy. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Vegetarian Waldorf Cobb Salad



INGREDIENTS

  1. Lettuce of Choice (romaine, spinach, kale) 
  2. Cooked Quinoa
  3. Hard Boiled Egg
  4. Chopped Apple
  5. Grapes
  6. Blue or Gorgonzola Cheese
  7. Dried Cranberries
  8. Chopped Almonds and Walnuts


DIRECTIONS

  1. On a bed of lettuce, add 1/2 cup of quinoa, 1 hard boiled egg, 1/2 chopped apple, 10 grapes, 2 tablespoons of cheese, 2 tablespoons of cranberries and 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts.
  2. Toss this salad with balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper.

NUTRITION FACTS


  • 550 calories 
  • 30 g of protein: 
  • 18 g of fiber

I always have these ingredients in my fridge, this is my favorite go to meal because its full of protein and so delicious!!

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!