Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Hola! In honor of Cinco de mayo, anoche I prepared a Mexican dinner that is muy delicioso.  After having a productive day off (I even worked out!) I felt the need to eat something healthy.  When it comes to Mexican food that can be quite the challenge. With so many deliciously cheesy dishes to choose from, I opted for a more figure-friendly Salmon with Black Bean and Corn Salsa.  This meal will make you forget about tacos and enchilladas!

Black Bean & Blackened Corn Salsa


1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 ears corn, grilled and cut off cob
1 cup tomatoes , chopped and seeded (1 large tomato)
1/2 hass avocado, chopped
2 green onions, grilled and chopped
parsley or cilantro, chopped
2 limes
salt and pepper
EVOO

Grill the corn on the cob until tender and marked with grill lines (about 2-3 minutes per side). Add the scallion or green onion to the grill for the last few minutes and grill about 1 minute per side. Cut the corn off the cob and chopped the scallion.  In a bowl, combine black beans, corn, tomato, and avocado.

In a separate bowl whisk together the juice of 2 limes, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, and oil.  Pour over salsa and mix. Top with parsley. Serve room temp or cold.

Salmon Marinade

juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp lemon zest
1 small shallot, minced
1 tbsp agave nectar
1/2 tsp salt
pinch of pepper
drizzle of olive oil

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Whisk well.  Pour over salmon and marinate in fridge for 15 min-1hour.  Cook salmon as you please and serve over Black Bean and Corn Salsa.

*Salmon in picture is baked (for 10 minutes) but it is also delicious seared in a pan or grilled!





ALSO:
If your having a Mexican Fiesta, the salsa is really great served as a dip with tortilla chips, or even in a burrito.

Viva Mexico!

Spring Days Off

I've never been big on breakfast. My typical breakfast includes a cup of coffee and on special days a second.  I'd much rather skip the meal and have an early lunch. So I guess working night shift is a perfect gig for me. I get to wake up at 5pm instead of 5am and get right into dinner.  However on my days off when I'm actually awake during the day, I find myself struggling with what to eat in the AM.  Greek yogurt has become my go-to breakfast.  For those who are like me (and wouldn't mind skipping the meal)  this a perfect and complete breakfast to get your day started. Especially when the sun starts shining again after a long winter, and you know those bikini days are right around the corner!

Greek Yogurt with Granola, Berries, and Honey

Not really a recipe but heres how I eat my yogurt:

1 serving 0% milk fat organic greek yogurt  (150g)

1/4 cup granola

1/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice*

1/2 cup berries 

1 tbsp agave nectar (or honey)

*my favorite granola has nuts already in it so I use 1/2 cup. 

My favorite thing about this yummy treat: its about 330 calories!

both the agave nectar and yogurt have 0g of fat, berries have barely any, and the granola and nuts have (about 7g of) all good fat!

Enjoy