Veggie Tacos

I have been experimenting with some new recipes and also just putting a new twist on some of my favorites that I have always made. So, I was trying some fajitas...minus the chicken/or beef.

I just wanted to load these little babies with veggies.

In them I put:

Black Beans

Avocado

Tomato

Cilantro

Lime

and Cheese

I topped them with Garlic Cilantro Salsa from Trader Joes yum!!

I also had blue corn tortilla chips which are also healthier it seems for you as a side

Mmm

I had 2 of these I think...

If it is healthy that means I can double the portions right? Hah.

Love you all.

Greek Salad Pita Pockets!

I had been craving Greek salads for a bit when I FINALLY decided to look up a recipe and see if I could just whip one up! I had NO idea how easy it was! I took a look at the recipe and decided it would be perfect to even make for lunches. The veggies would keep well, and it would definitely keep me full until dinner time!

I stumbled upon this recipe..

Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)

• 4 8-inch-diameter whole wheat pita breads, halved

Preparation

Whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, radishes, and parsley into dressing. Stir in feta cheese. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Using slotted spoon, transfer salad mixture to pita bread halves. Serve sandwiches immediately

 

Yum! I didn't have any radishes, so didn't include those...but used everything else almost exactly. Oh my gosh...seriously so good! I also made a Mediterranean Rice Pilaf in addition to the Pitas

that was also pretty good.

Here is the picture that they show with the recipe...I ate mine too fast unfortunately to snap any pics, so you get the stock photo....sorry pigeons

It is much better than the photo.

My recent adventures with food

So as of late, I have been looking very heavily into the vegetarian lifestyle. I don't usually eat much meat anyway, unless of course, it is Red Robin. I can't seem to shake that ol dirty bird.

I don't think I would really even want to title it vegetarian because I feel like if I want to eat some fish, or even a burger, I feel as though people would be like,
"OH, but I thought you were a Vegetarian"?
"Oh well I thought you should mind your own Bizz Nass"

So I really dont' want to classify it as something, but this is generally what I am leaning towards. Like I mentioned in recent posts, I have been captivated by the movie "Food, Inc" and just disgusted by the food industry. If you don't want the crap you are eating to be ruined...then I suggest don't watch that film. It will....or should, change your perspective. I have made the switch to cage free eggs, vegetarian fed, the whole works.

Also, if I do eat beef, it is grain fed, not corn fed.

I am definitely not perfect, and am far from knowing all there is to know. I just do my best to try and eat right, hope to lose some pounds along the way, and feel better about my health in general.

This has given me a whole new perspective and whole large list of things to try recipe wise. I generally DO NOT like veggies, so this has been an adjustment. I would rather eat carbs and fruits..nom nom. Probably not the healthiest diet.

I have also been shopping at the farmers markets, trying to find the best and freshest produce and such.

Now on to a few of my creations as of late:

I bought some salmon from the farmers market, caught that morning. I had NEVER cooked salmon on my own before, so was excited to try.

I greased a piece of foil, laid down some onions and lemon slices, then placed the salmon on top.

I then placed some of the onions and lemon slices on top of the salmon as well. Rubbed some garlic on the salmon, and then sprinkled with some Rosemary and Dill.

I BBQed the salmon in the foil for about 15 minutes until it flaked. I had some long grain rice that I also sprinkled with some dill.

I also baked some red potatoes, by coating them in Olive oil and salt. Baking at 400 degrees, for 45 minutes. **Make sure to poke holes in the potatoes with a fork so they dont explode in the oven**

When the potatoes were done, I had some green onion from the farmers market, cut up, and tossed that with the potato as well. Yum!!

Here is a picture of the delish din din.



Pretty filling, and the salmon had really great flavor. Not bad for my first try!