Foods you should always buy organic (a.k.a. The Dirty Dozen)
Foods you don’t necessarily need to buy organic (a.k.a. The Clean Fifteen)
Author: Lisa P
Crunchy Cucumber Salad
3 small crunchy cucumbers
1 large wedge of sweet onion
3-4 Tbsp Italian vinaigrette
1. Slice off one end of each cucumber. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the three cucumbers into a bowl.
2. Then slice the onion thinly into the same bowl.
3. Mix in the vinaigrette and let sit on the counter for about an hour. Mix again before serving.
* If you don’t have pre-made vinaigrette, use 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of red or white wine vinegar, plus a teaspoon of Italian seasonings and salt and pepper to taste.
Great with burgers, pulled pork, and spicy fajitas.
Fajita Mix
This fajita mix makes enough for one batch of fajitas for 2 hungry people.
2 tsp arrowroot powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp white sugar
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Mix well. This recipe keeps up to about 3-4 months.
[To make fajitas: Add 2/3 C water and simmer over medium heat for five minutes. Add fajita ingredients, mix well to coat, and simmer for another minute. Scoop into tortilla shells, add optional toppings (e.g. olives, cheese, avocado) and enjoy!]
Sautéed Tofu and Greens
http://www.marthastewart.com/338939/sauteed-tofu-with-bitter-greens
I made this Martha Stewart recipe last night and attempted to adjust it to make it faster to prepare. I think I mostly succeeded, but it still took almost an hour. The first time you make a new recipe, especially if you are deliberately revising it to suit your own purposes, always takes longer than it should. Anyway, here’s what I did: Continue reading “Sautéed Tofu and Greens”
Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta
Serves: 1 person
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Cleanup Time: 2 min
Total: 12 min
WW Points: 5
This savory high-protein breakfast uses only three basic ingredients — scrambled eggs, spinach, and feta — and whips up in just 10 minutes. It’s perfect with a can of low-sodium V8 and a cup of coffee. Continue reading “Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta”
Healthy Commuter Breakfast
This healthy commuter breakfast takes a little bit of planning but is totally worth the effort, and once you’ve done it a few times the prep becomes automatic.
Ingredients
1 container high-protein greek yogurt with fruit
2 Tbsp chia seeds
6 Tbsp almond milk (30 calorie version)
2 Tbsp raw sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp Ezekiel Almond cereal (more if desired)
1/2 banana