salmon with sriracha sauce & lime

Ingredients:

• Juice and zest of 1/2 lime
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons tsp sriracha sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 1 1/4 lbs pounds salmon fillet, skin removed
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

quinoa, corn & black bean tacos

I saw this photo and recipe on Food Gawker and it looks amazing.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 small tomatoes, diced
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 – 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 sliced avocados
• Tortillas (I suggest Trader Joe’s low-carb tortillas)

chicken pomegranate guacamole tacos

Interesting Pomegranate Fact: Research has shown that pomegranates have more inflammation-fighting antioxidants than red wine or green tea.

Ingredients:

• 4 (4-ounce) boneless and skinless chicken breast halves
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon salt-free Mexican seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 avocado, peeled
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 lime
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
• 8 tablespoons sliced red onion
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 8 tablespoons crumbled low-fat queso fresco

banana split…for breakfast?

I saw this photo on the Pinterest board for Tone it Up! Looks delicious…

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, peeled
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 small container of non-fat Greek yogurt
• Handful of carob chips

Photo Source: Pinterest

idiot-proof salmon

I saw this post over on The Fit Girl’s Kitchen. I can’t wait to try her “Idiot-Proof Salmon.” Check out the full recipe HERE.

Ingredients:

• 1 (or 2) 6oz portion of FRESH Atlantic Salmon
• Seafood Rub
• Lemon (for seasoning at the end)

Photo: The Fit Girl’s Kitchen

baked fish, spinach, and tomatoes in foil packets

Easy weeknight dinner for 2…

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fish fillets, about 1-inch thick
• 2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 1 quarter red onion, thinly sliced
• 20 or so cherry tomatoes
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 lemon, cut into 2 wedges
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil or butter

jicama, avocado, cucumber & mango quinoa salad topped with pomegranate

This might be my FAVORITE salad ever.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peeled and chopped cucumbers
• 2 cups chopped jicama
• 1 cup chopped avocado
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 mango, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 cups cooked quinoa
• Balsamic vinegar (or other preferred dressing)

roasted squash & spicy cucumber salad

On Sunday night, I made roasted squash with Parmesan and herbs. We added spicy turkey sausage and red pepper flakes to give it some extra kick. One the side, I made a lime cucumber salad. It was a delicious, healthy Sunday night dinner.

Recipe for Cucumber Salad:  Cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and chile powder

mojito salmon

Dinner tonight: Trader Joe’s mojito salmon, quinoa, and tomato arugula salad. Delicious!!

farmer’s market breakfast

Fresh Farmer’s Market fruit salad: bananas, peaches, apples, pears, and strawberries.

açaí bowl

I had this for brunch this weekend and need to start making these!

Ingredients:

•  4 pack of Açaí berry pure (example: Sambazon)
• 2 cup almond milk (or water)
• 2 bananas
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 tbsp hemp protein powder

Topping:

• 1 cup granola
• 2 handful fresh strawberries and blueberries
• 4 tbsp hemp seeds

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non-fat vanilla yogurt with kashi go-lean

I’ve been on a Greek yogurt lunch kick for the past 2 weeks, making sure I meet my daily calcium needs.

Ingredients: Trader Joe’s Organic Greek Style Non-Fat Vanilla Yogurt, Kashi Go-Lean, Craisins & Sliced Banana.

calcium

A few days ago, my friend (who is an ER doctor), asked me the following question, regarding my general diet: What do you eat for your daily calcium intake?

I don’t eat cereal (therefore no milk), I don’t eat very much cheese, and while I enjoy yogurt, I don’t usually incorporate yogurt into my daily diet. Basically, my friend said: Eat more Calcium or you will likely end up with painful Osteoporosis later in life.

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