I'd say I had an ok week eating wise. I do need to get a handle on what time of day I eat. I often get home late and end up eating dinner around 9 or 10 pm. With my busy schedule (work/school, rehearsals, and performances) I need to find a way to prep and… Continue reading Busy Week!
Tag: Eat to Live
Black Bean Enchilada
This is pretty tasty. I also use a vegan Nacho cheese sauce with this enchilada. Ingredients Enchilada Filling 10 corn tortillas 1 c frozen corn 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 small red onion 2 medium zucchini, diced 3 c cooked and drained black beans 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp… Continue reading Black Bean Enchilada
Ethiopian Cabbage
Sometimes I crave cabbage. This dish is a nice twist! It is full of flavor! It is easy to prep, leave in the refrigerator and dump later in the week. Ingredients 2 c sliced carrots 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 large tomato, diced 1… Continue reading Ethiopian Cabbage
Veggie Pot Pie
I like this easy recipe. I can prep it on a Saturday, put it in the refrigerator, and drop it in a crock pot or dutch oven later in the week. Ingredients 6-7 c bite size veggies (I use Brussels sprouts, frozen corn, frozen peas, potatoes, carrots, and pre-sliced mushrooms) 1 onion, diced 4 cloves… Continue reading Veggie Pot Pie
Holiday Eating Success!
Christmas and New Year have come and gone and I feel like I weathered the holiday eating very well! I didn't binge on sugars and fats. I tried to be mindful of the food I ate and tried to choose foods that were high in nutrition. The food I made for Christmas Eve and for… Continue reading Holiday Eating Success!
New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers
Ingredients 2 pkg gyoza wrappers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c chopped shitake mushrooms 2 c bean sprouts, chopped 3 c shredded cabbage 8 carrots, shredded 4 green onions, diced 1 Tbs ground tumeric 1 Tbs ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions Saute garlic about a minute. Add mushrooms, beansprouts,… Continue reading New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers
Menu Prep Done!
Meal prep for the week done! ... except the ratatouille on on the stove ready to go in the oven. I am looking forward to some yummy veggie meals this week. We like Chinese food for New Year's Eve so I have veggie pot stickers ready to go and a Chinese chicken salad (tofu for… Continue reading Menu Prep Done!
Holding on During the Holidays
Before I started my newest lifestyle change I was suffering from aching muscles and joints, couldn't sleep, couldn't move well, and over all, felt like crap. I thought I was doing all the right things for my body. I thought I was eating well. I counted calories. I counted carbs, proteins and fats. Now... Now… Continue reading Holding on During the Holidays
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling
Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into bite-size cubes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp coriander 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, diced 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained 1 c frozen corn 3 T lime juice 2 T cilantro, chopped corn tortillas Directions Place sweet potatoes… Continue reading Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling
Tofu Tacos
Ingredients 1 pkg extra firm tofu 3/4 tsp taco seasoning 2 c thinly sliced cabbage 2 green onions, chopped 1 T lime juice corn tortillas 1 small tomato, chopped Directions Cut tofu into slabs and let them drain on a paper towel for about 5 minutes. Then cut the slabs into little squares. Sprinkle the… Continue reading Tofu Tacos
