I love a good, hearty and satisfying meal. Bonus points if it is healthy, which is why I can’t get enough of this Cheesy Egg White Scramble with Potatoes & Ham – Under 200 Calories. The recipe is super simple, customizable and uses ingredients I always have on hand. Without further ado, here is the recipe…
The cult favorite Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning has become a staple in my house this past year and I have developed a bit of an obsession. I love a Trader Joe’s fan favorite and this seasoning definitely has a following. I find the complex flavors in this little shaker to be the perfect complement to items that might be a bit bland on their own. For example, it is delicious on eggs, avocado toast, grilled chicken, sprinkled on salads and my new favorite, Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoned Kale Chips.
The holidays are over and I, like many, have felt the need to stop indulging – all the time at least. I feel that moderation and a healthy lifestyle are key, however I went wild this holiday season gorging on spritz cookies, sugar cookies, haystacks, fudge, caramel corn – you name the cookie/candy and chances are I took a bite. Same goes for cheese – brie, cambozola, gouda…yum! I enjoyed every moment, but I feel gross and my jeans are snug. In an effort to save money and not have to purchase new pants I am breaking out some of my favorite recipes to curb my appetite. Which leads me to this little gem I wanted to share, Frozen Yogurt Bark, a favorite treat.
I know that January is the month to detox and get your body back on track after the holidays, however this hasn’t been the case for me. There is actually a great reason – I haven’t felt like it. The shock to my system (both body and especially mind – HA!) would just be too much and I wasn’t ready. But now I have regulated my taste buds and I am ready to get back on track with some delicious and satisfying food. Yesterday I made this Creamy Vegetable Lentil Soup that is so good you would never guess there is no cream, is low in fat and super simple to make.
We have been having our home remodeled which has been a massive pain. Now that it has been completed I am thrilled with the end result, however the process was painful. Since my ability to cook was sidelined I searched for delicious and healthy options to curb my hunger, which is how I stumbled across a salad at my local PCC store called, the Perfect Protein Salad. I instantly became addicted and wanted to share my version, which tastes extremely similar to PCC’s Perfect Protein Salad.
One of my favorite parts of cooking is the ability to customize recipes. In this case the recipe calls for lemon, dill and garlic. Since I am crazy about these three flavors I upped the amounts to make them more pronounced. The base for this salad is garbanzo beans and spelt berries which provide both a creamy texture and a chewy texture. Since I am huge on texture the crunch of numerous veggies, including cucumbers, celery, peppers and onions are also a complete bonus.
In a nutshell, this has become one of my go to salads. I love enjoying it for a quick lunch, enjoying it at dinner with a grilled piece of chicken or fish and it also makes a great salad to take to a friends house. In the event you have someone in your life that is vegan, this version is made with vegan mayonnaise* which is an added bonus. I hope that if you live in the Northwest you stop by PCC and try their Perfect Protein Salad or make it at home for yourself.
Perfect Protein Salad (inspired by PCC’s Perfect Protein Salad)
(serves 2 for a main dish or 4 as a side dish)
Ingredients
1 – 15 ounce can of Garbanzo Beans
2 stalks cucumber, diced
1 cup cooked spelt berries
1/3 c. Vegenaise
2 carrots, diced
1/4 c. green onion, thinly sliced
2 T. red onion, small dice
3 T. lemon juice
3 T. italian parsley, thinly sliced
1 T. cider vinegar
1 clove garlic
2 T. fresh dill weed or 1 t. dried dill weed
2 T. fresh basil or 1 t. dried basil
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients. Put in refrigerator and let flavors meld together for a couple of hours if possible. More often than not I am rushed and not able to do this, but if you can, definitely do this. This salad is very easy to make and lasts for a day or two in the fridge so you can make it ahead and enjoy leftovers later.
* Side note, vegenaise tastes great! If you have never tried it, I would recommend doing so. I was extremely hesitant at first, but now I really love it.)
