Happy Meatless Monday!

It’s been busy around here with the holidays, and all the shopping, baking, and stress that goes along with the holidays! No sooner do I get something wrapped and under the tree before Lucy and Bogey have the bows and ribbons destroyed and the packages chewed halfway open ;)

I haven’t come up with any new recipes over the last week or so, but I have perfected my Tahini Lime Quinoa Salad. I really need to rename it since 1. It’s not a salad, and 2. There are way more veggies than quinoa in it. How about Sauteed Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa and Tahini Lime Sauce? Anyways…

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound Brussels Sprouts, chopped
• 2 bunches broccoli crowns (about 4 cups, chopped)
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 1 Tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup Tahini
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp hot water
• 2 tsp sweetener (I use Agave)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp Simply Asia Sweet Ginger Garlic seasoning (optional)

Directions:

1. In a small pot bring the quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, saute the onion, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts in the sesame oil until it all reaches your desired consistency (I like my veggies almost burned!)
3. In a small bowl combine the Tahini, lime juice, hot water, soy sauce, sweetener, garlic and ginger (and the Simply Asia seasoning, if using). A whisk works best.
4. Once the veggies are done, pour into a large mixing bowl. Add the quinoa and combine. Add the tomatoes. Top with the Tahini sauce and mix well.

Makes 6 large servings and here’s the nutrition info:

 

I finally made it back to the gym today and got in 3.1 miles on the treadmill. I did a sort of running “reboot” since I’ve been slacking lately between minor injuries, the tummy issues, and just plain laziness. It was 4:1 intervals at 4mph/6.2mph at a 1% incline. I felt good and had no problems whatsoever. Over the next couple days I’ll be assessing my upcoming running goals and working on some kind of training plan. Stay tuned!