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Chickpea and Seitan White Enchiladas

11 Wednesday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 11, 2012
 

It was overcast and a little rainy today and I was feeling like some comfort food would be good. I found this recipe a few months ago and I thought it sounded so good but a little too rich for me. So today I took advantage of the cooler weather and decided to re-make this recipe into a lower fat, vegetarian version. This recipe is so quick and easy to make and pretty tasty if I do say so.

Inspired by: White Chicken Enchiladas by Joyful Momma’s Kitchen

Ingredients: 
  • 10 soft corn tortillas (taco size)
  • 8 oz seitan strips (I used West Soy)
  • 15 oz can chickpeas (drained)
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 TBSP earth balance
  • 3 TBSP flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used Fage 0%)
  • 7 oz can diced green chilies
  • Olive Oil  (for pan)
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan with olive oil.
  2. Mix seitan strips, chickpeas and 1 cup of cheese. Roll this filling in tortillas, place in pan seam side down.
  3. In a saucepan, melt earth balance over medium heat. Then whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add broth and whisk until smooth. Cook until thick and bubbly.
  4. Add yogurt and chilies to mixture. Do not bring to boil, to prevent curling the yogurt.
  5. Pour hot mixture over enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 22 minutes and then turn on broiler to high for about 3 minutes to brown the cheese.
  7. Enjoy.

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WIAW the 13th!

11 Wednesday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 10, 2012 

 

Hello Everyone! Happy “What I Ate Wednesday”. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW. These are my eats from Monday. It was a hot day that started with a headache.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:15am)

Started with the very necessary Excedrin Migraine followed by coffee and a chocolate NuGo bar. Simple but tasty.

    

AM Snack (8:30am)

Half a grapefruit.

Lunch (11:45am)

Cashew veggie-turkey curry with brown rice, chips and a small green salad from the secret spot. This is one of my favorite meals that I don’t have very often and I think it cured my headache. 🙂

PM Snack (1:00pm)

Vanilla honey latte from Javatinis was yummy.

PM Vitamins (3:00pm)

I normally take my vitamins in the morning, but with a headache sometimes my stomach is touchy. I am always changing the vitamins I am taking but at the moment I am taking: Evening Primrose, Omega-3, L-Carnitine, B-12, CO Enzyme Q10, and a Cal, Mag, + Vit D. I buy most of my supplements from Trader Joe’s.

Dinner (6:00pm)

I forgot to take a picture, so this is a recycled photo of my husband’s lemon and ginger kale with sesame tofu with a side of avocado. (recipe here) We make this dish so often because it is simple and tastes great.

July’s theme is “Food, Fun & Fitness” and here is a link to my exercise log for the month. I am busy this month studying for my DTR exam, so my exercise schedule is sort at a bare minimum for now. Thank you for stopping by. I hope your day was full of healthy meals.

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July 8th – Exercise Log

09 Monday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 8, 2012

Source: prettyfitbody.tumblr.com via Jennifers on Pinterest

 

 

7/8/12            Walk/Hike 6 miles √

7/9/12            Yoga 1 hr class √  (↓ 7/10)

7/10/12            Jog 2 miles, Weight Training 15 min X  (↑ 7/9)

7/11/12            Yoga 1 hr class √

7/12/12            Jog 2 miles, Weight Training 15 min X

7/13/12            Yoga 1 hr class √

7/14/12            Off √

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Book Review – The Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous Project

06 Friday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 6, 2012

The Eat, Drink, and be Gorgeous Project by Esther Blum is a book that inspires healthful eating by creating awareness of what you are eating and the motivation to make positive changes. The author is a registered dietitian and a certified nutrition specialist, resulting in a book that is full of informed nutritional advice and common sense.

My favorite feature of this book is the three-month food and exercise log. (See my post) The log is organized so you can track your meals, exercise, water intake, protein, fat, low-sugar veggies, complex carbs and low-sugar fruits.

This is not really a diet book and I think that is why I like it. This book offers four different meal plans: low-carb, dairy and gluten free, balanced and lean body. These meal plans are not a strict diet or restrictive way of eating. These plans are balanced diets that will aid in weight loss but more importantly they will help you to embrace healthy lifestyle habits.

In addition, this book offers advice on meal planning and grocery shopping. Also, there is exercise advice, sleeping tips, information on nutritional supplements, easy recipes and a list of substitutes. The main focus of the book is self-love with a balance of clean, mindful eating with some indulgences. If you were interested in making healthy changes in your diet, I would recommend this book. It is a quick and easy read that will be helpful in realizing your goals.

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Happy 4th of July

04 Wednesday Jul 2012

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Source: thecraftingchicks.com via Jennifers on Pinterest

 

 

Enjoy the holiday!

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12th WIAW and 4th of July

04 Wednesday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 4, 2012

 

Hello Everyone! Happy WIAW and 4th of July. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:15am)

An earlier start so I could get off to a morning study session, started with my usual coffee with hazelnut milk and stevia. Also, 2 poached eggs with fresh ground pepper and my favorite tarragon shallot citrus seasoning from Savory Spice shop. And a few assorted vitamins.

 

 

AM Snack (9:00am)

Fresh strawberries and kiwi.

Lunch (11:45am)

The urban plate with tempeh, caramelized onions, and portobello mushroom stack and a kale salad at the Veggie Grill.

PM Snack (2:45pm)

Leftover homemade kale stir-fry.

Dinner (5:30pm)

A salad with grilled chicken, greens, roasted mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and goat cheese at Bruxie. This restaurant is a waffle sandwich place and the sandwiches are good but to heavy for me for dinner.

Dessert (7:30pm)

We picked up a nutella cupcake from Merely Sweet to share at home with my husband.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope your day was full of healthy meals.

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July 1st – Exercise Log

02 Monday Jul 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on July 1, 2012

Source: curlsandcoffee.blogspot.com via Jennifers on Pinterest

 

7/01/12            Walk/Hike 6 miles √

7/2/12            Yoga 1 hr class X

7/3/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min √

7/4/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles √

7/5/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min √

7/6/12            Off √

7/7/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min X

 

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WOW! My 11th WIAW!

27 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on June 27, 2012

Hello everyone. Happy “What I Ate Wednesday” the best day of the week! These pictures are from Monday, a day I covered most of southern California (not really but it felt that way). Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting the WIAW.

This is what I ate:

Breakfast (6:45am)

Started with an un-pictured coffee and once I was more awake I made my new favorite breakfast an Oatmeal Banana Smoothie. YUM!

AM Snack (9:30am)

Potato Salad with peas and carrots from my favorite sandwich place Paninoteca Maggio in Santa Ana.

 Lunch (1:00pm)

After my haircut, I had lunch at my favorite lunch spot Dr Grubbs in Claremont.

I had Blackened Tofu with sundried Tomato Sauce with roasted potatoes and steamed veggies.

PM Snack (3:00pm)

After running some errands, I stopped by Porto’s in Downey to pick-up some dessert for later and I got Decaf Mocha.

Dinner (6:30pm)

It has been so warm so we have been trying to make salads for dinner. This night we had a Green Bean Salad with Roasted Red Peppers and Capers and a Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber and Olive Salad. Both were super tasty.

  

Dessert (7:00pm)

My husband and I shared the Triple Chocolate Mousse from Porto’s. What a way to end the day! 🙂

Thank you for stopping by! I hope your day was full of healthy meals.

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Ahi Tuna Salad

27 Wednesday Jun 2012

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Posted By Jennifer (the student) on June 27, 2012

 

 

Source: weplantsarehappyplants.wordpress.com via Milo on Pinterest

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 good size Ahi tuna (preferably sashimi grade) steak for 2 persons
  • 1/3 cup of low sodium citrus soy sauce
  • 2 cups of kale with stems removed and cut into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup of white onion (more or less depending on your like of onions) cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 handfuls (approximately 24) of French greens beans (trim ends off) cut to bite size pieces
  • ¼ cup of crushed Macadamia nuts
  • I avocado, sliced into bite size pieces
  • ¼ cup of diced roasted peppers for garnish
  • 2-3 radishes sliced for garnish
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil (half for tuna and half for veggies)
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped ginger

Instructions:

  1. In a small pan marinate tuna with citrus soy sauce for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Remove tuna from soy sauce and save the remaining soy sauce.
  3. Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a sauté pan and heat in med-high heat.
  4. When the oil is hot, add onions, ginger and green beans cook for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add kale, cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Add the soy sauce and simmer at low heat.
  7. Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a sauté pan and heat in high heat.
  8. Roll the tuna in crushed Macadamia nuts and sear tuna in hot olive oil, turning after you see a hint of white on the tuna steak (less than a minute on front, back and sides).
  9. Remove the tuna and slice (see photo above).
  10. Drain soy sauce from the kale, green beans etc. into sauté pan you seared the tuna.
  11. Add the kale and veggies in the center of plate arrange tuna around veggies, slice radish and arrange radish around plate, add avocados in the same manner and finally add some of the soy sauce in searing pan on top of tuna.
  12. Enjoy.

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June 24th – Exercise Log

24 Sunday Jun 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the student) on June 24, 2012

Source: healthy-is-the-way-to-go.tumblr.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

 

6/24/12            Walk/Hike 2 miles √

6/25/12            Yoga 1 hr class, Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min √

6/26/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles √

6/27/12            Yoga 1 hr class, Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min X

6/28/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles √

6/29/12            Walk/Jog 2 miles, Weight Train 15 min X

6/30/12            Off √

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