Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Open Faced Sandwich


OPEN FACED SANDWICH 

This might just be the easiest lunch I have ever made and jam packed with flavor and healthy goodness!

Wheat toast
1 hard boiled egg
3 tablespoons of pesto
2 slices of prosciutto
2 cups mixed greens (I use arugula and baby spinach)
*balsamic vinegar and EVOO if you need dressing*
Salt and Cracked black pepper



Then you assemble as shown in the picture. Toast then pesto then arugula a few slicked of the hard boiled egg and throw some salt and pepper over the top!

SOOOOOOOOOOOO Good and hits the spot perfectly! Have some fruit for desert and be ready to take on the rest of the day!!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Greek Chicken Kabobs

 
    This recipe needs to have a disclaimer! ** MAKE SURE YOU MARINATE FOR LONGER THAN 15 MINS ** 

Made this in a hurry and I think it will need to be tried again with a few changes and that will include having it actually marinate! haha

 
 I also added fresh thyme after making the skewers and cracked black pepper with a few pinches of salt. 

My side is wheat cous cous with garlic herbs, feta and cherry tomatoes. 






Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leave or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 red bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 large sweet onion, peeled and cut into wedges
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes

Directions
1. In a small bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients.
2. In a large resealable plastic bag, place the marinade, red and green bell peppers, onion wedges and chicken. Seal, and mix to coat. Refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.
3. When ready to cook, preheat grill for medium-high heat.
4. Discard marinade, and thread the meat and vegetables onto skewers, leaving a small space between each item.
5. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 minutes, turning as needed, or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

PBB Oatmeal Squares

I am going to pretend that everyone loves my blog so much that me taking a winter break was just too much for you! Haha! Well friends and family I have many new recipes up my sleeve and even making some old favorites all the more healthy! Please send this blog to your friends if you see something you like, write me a message if there is a cooking question, have a request or need a certain type of recipe.

These are amazing and super calorie friendly (50 per square) PERFECT for a grab and go breakfast or mid morning snack! Add more peanut butter on top or banana for more flavor but keep in mind that means more calories. These are super healthy I use light brown sugar and no butter or oil!





Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Squares

1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large mashed banana
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Mix together the quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.

Add in the vanilla extract, milk and egg. Mix the ingredients together.

Then add in the mashed banana and peanut butter. Combine all of the ingredients.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cut into squares and enjoy!