November 9, 2013

Peanut Butter-Banana Energy Bites

Hey, guys! Happy Saturday!

I am a snacking person, and snacks are a very important part of my daily meal plan. The only problem is – if I don’t watch it, my snacking gets out of control and I just eat all the unhealthy crap I can get my hands onto! To avoid this, I do a few things:

– I plan my snacks for the day.

– I ALWAYS have a snack with me when I leave the house.

– I make sure I have healthy snacks.

I wanted to share one of my go-to recipes for a healthy snack with you today. These guys come together in under half an hour and are very delicious!

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Peanut Butter-Banana Energy Bites

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 14 bites

Serving Size: 1 bite

Peanut Butter-Banana Energy Bites

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup of creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Cocoa powder for rolling

Instructions

  1. Melt peanut butter and honey in a microwave. It melts very quickly, so make sure you keep an eye on it.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Add peanut butter and honey mix to the dry mix.
  4. Add mashed banana.
  5. Combine well.
  6. Roll into balls and roll them in cocoa powder.
  7. Refrigerate for minimum of 2 hours before eating.
https://leanlena.com/peanut-butter-banana-energy-bites/

 

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November 8, 2013

Five on Friday

Hey guys! I’m back with Five on Friday!

{{ONE}} I will never get tired of saying this – I am so glad I said that “Yes” to the most wonderful guy in the world! This past week has been an emotional roller coaster, and I am so lucky to have my husband who supports me, worries about me, talks to me, holds me and loves me every step of the way.

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{{TWO}} Fall and Soups.

Yes, those two come together for me personally. I love the whole mind set change when it comes to fall cooking.

Crockpot Chili

Crockpot Chili

Chicken Pho

Chicken Pho

{{THREE}} My new Philips Performance Earphones.

Finally got those! Can’t believe it took me so long to stop this frustration with the regular ear buds falling out of my ears while working out.

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{{FOUR}} My very own Shellac manicure “factory”.

The whole set purchased a while ago on Amazon has paid for itself a long time ago. Love doing my own nails!

The Miracle Factory

The Miracle Factory

 

Ready "product"

Ready “product”

 {{FIVE}} Everybody. Everyday. Fitness Challenge at work.

This is something my company does every year and it’s the first time I participate in it. All the participants are part of the teams and the goal is to be active every day, and log the number of minutes of activity planned vs. actual. The logs are then submitted to team captains, who log them into a neat program for the whole team. It is a 6 weeks challenge and my performance this week sucks 🙂 Mostly because I’ve been sick for the past couple weeks…

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Your turn!

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November 5, 2013

Tribute to a Dear Friend

This weekend has been incredibly sad and emotional couple of days. In fact, the emotions, unlike the weekend, have not gone anywhere and are still with me, as they will be for a long long time.

On Saturday I lost a very dear friend of mine…Suddenly and so unexpectedly that it is heart breaking to even think about…

Her name was Vera, and she was just 33 years old.

September 4, 2010. Aluminum of Siberia Conference

September 4, 2010. Aluminum of Siberia Conference

We first met back in September of a year ages ago, at a conference in Russia. Working in the same field we both had heard about each other, but first met officially back then.

She then became my boss and soon – a close friend.

December, 2009. Company NY party.

December, 2009. Company NY party.

The one who can make you laugh like this.

February 19, 2011. Playing paintball.

February 19, 2011. Playing paintball.

The one who makes you feel that goofing around like this is a perfectly normal thing to do:

February 19, 2011, playing paintball

February 19, 2011, playing paintball

The one who can play pool like a real man! 🙂

March 5, 2010

March 5, 2010

The one you go “Whaaaaaat???” with at the same time because you think alike and feel the same way.

March 11, 2011. Bowling party.

March 11, 2011. Bowling party.

The one who will sing karaoke with you on a boat in the middle of nowhere, in the middle of the night and hold up the flashlight to help you see the list of songs.

July, 2010 - middle of nowhere

July, 2010 – middle of nowhere

The one you can call if you feel like eating steaks in the middle of the night, and who says “Pick ya up in 10 minutes” to that crazy offer.

August 28, 2010. James Shark Pub

August 28, 2010. James Shark Pub

The one who offers to drive you 300 miles to your mom’s just to have a chance to talk while in the car because she hasn’t seen you for 2 years.

December, 2010

December, 2010

The one you keep in your heart no matter where life takes you.

April, 2011. Team Building

April, 2011. Team Building

The one who asks you to be her Maid of Honor for her wedding day…

September 2011

September 2011

The one who sends you flowers half way around the world on your wedding day.

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September 2011

The one who is always there for you – no matter how far, how long, how whatever…

March 11, 2011

March 11, 2011

I will miss you greatly, my friend…and the good times we had together.

They just haven’t come up with the right words in any language yet to describe how much I miss you already, and how deep of a void your passing left in my heart.

Rest in piece, Verushka.

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November 2, 2013

Rice and Kale Frittata

Hey guys! Me again.

I hope you weekend is going great!

Just remembered that I promised you a recipe for my Rice and Kale Frittata and never posted it! Guilty…

So here you go! This is an excellent breakfast (make the night before, refrigerate, microwave in the morning, eat) or lunch!

You can bake it in the oven if you have some extra time, or fry it in a covered pan.

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Rice and Kale Frittata

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

Rice and Kale Frittata

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked
  • 1 cup kale leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
  • 3 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package instruction and let it cool down.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 F
  3. Chop the kale
  4. Mix rice, kale, almond milk and eggs
  5. Spray a small dish with cooking spray
  6. Pour the mix into the dish and bake for 30 minutes or until baked through.
  7. Enjoy!
https://leanlena.com/rice-and-kale-frittata/

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and stay fit!

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November 1, 2013

Five on Friday

Hey, guys! Happy Friday!

It’s “Five on Friday” time here.

{{ONE}} Crab Crackin’ Cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna steam boat

That's her

That’s her

You get as much crab as you can eat (tell me it's not paradise)

You get as much crab as you can eat (tell me it’s not paradise)

You get to enjoy the view while it is still light outside

You get to enjoy the view while it is still light outside

and also this stunning view after it gets dark

and also this stunning view after it gets dark

all that makes you just about this happy

all that makes you just about this happy

{{TWO}} Watching Carmen play with Vodka the Kitty

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There is a sort of a love/hate relationship between these two 🙂 Well, not like hate-hate, but she’d be chasing him, he’d be running for his kitty life, but when she catches him he gets this kind of face as in the picture above. Yes, that is his very happy face 🙂

{{THREE}} “In Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan

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I have to say, this book is changing my views on food and nutrition. I am still reading it, and I am not anywhere near done, but it is changing my eating habits already.

Highly recommended reading!

{{FOUR}} English Muffins

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I seem to be eating a lot of those lately. I must be just tired of my oatmeal for breakfast (I know it is REALLY hard to believe). 🙂

Also, I tried putting some almond butter and some chocolate coconut butter that Heather sent me on a toasted English muffin, and I must say – it is to die for!

{{FIVE}} Carmen’s choices of what to go as on Halloween – no pressure/ideas from anyone – it’s all her.

Ziggie Stardust, 2012

Ziggie Stardust, 2012

Sir Elton John, 2011

Sir Elton John, 2011

 

Mick Jagger, 2013

Mick Jagger, 2013

What’s your Five this Friday?

 

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October 31, 2013

Foodie Penpals Reveal Day – October 2013

Hey, guys!

I am finally back here from my week of being down with a bad cold, and it is that time of the month again – Foodie Pen Pals Reveal Day.

This month I got paired up with Noah, who is a professional cross country skier and a member of the US ski team. I am very thankful for this program for giving me a chance to get to know so many wonderful people from all over the United States!

Without further ado, here are the goodies I received from Noah.

Always exciting to get a box in the mail!

Always exciting to get a box in the mail!

Noah included a hand written note for me.

Noah included a hand written note for me!

 

Pasta - always a hot commodity in my house!

Pasta – always a hot commodity in my house!

Tortilla Chips - these guys disappeared within seconds from the moment I opened the box!

Tortilla Chips – these guys disappeared within seconds from the moment I opened the box!

It was a miracle that I managed to save some for myself to eat later :)

It was a miracle that I managed to save some for myself to eat later 🙂

OMG! These apple rings are SO good! I wish I could get a pack of those every week.

OMG! These apple rings are SO good! I wish I could get a pack of those every week.

See? Perfect snack! And no added sugar.

See? Perfect snack! And no added sugar.

My favorite PB - Justin's

My favorite PB – Justin’s

Exercise hydration mix!

Exercise hydration mix!

Great box - all the way around!

Great box – all the way around!

Noah, thank you so much for the time and thought you put into this wonderful selection of goodies!

And you guys can now go and check out a super nice post Noah wrote about the box I sent him.

Interested in what the Foodie Penpals program is? Head over here:

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Previous Posts about Foodie Penpals:

September 2013

August 2013

July 2013

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October 24, 2013

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Hey, guys! How is your week going?

Mine is hectic and busy, but I live in the hope for Friday, which is right around the corner!

Anyway, just wanted to share a great recipe with you today.

I have found the original recipe over at My Whole Food Life and modified it a little. If you like simple healthy recipes, be sure to check out this blog. Melissa has a ton o those for you!

Now let’s take a look at how to make these super delicious and easy pumpkin muffin!

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Muffins

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 9 muffins

Serving Size: 1 muffin

Calories per serving: 125

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 2 T apple sauce
  • 4 T almond milk
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients in one bowl.
  3. Mix wet in another.
  4. Add wet to dry and mix until wel combined.
  5. Spoon batter into lined muffin pan.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Take out of the oven and let cool on a rack.
  8. Enjoy!
https://leanlena.com/pumpkin-pie-oatmeal-muffins-recipe/

Stay fit, friends!

 

 

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October 22, 2013

Tasty Tuesday – 15 Ways to Eat Your Oats

Hey guys! Happy Tasty Tuesday!

Did you have something yummy for breakfast today? I had oatmeal 🙂

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that I LOVE oatmeal! I can have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner and then through some in as a snack, too 🙂

Anyway, I post a lot of pictures of oatmeal in my “What’s on my Plate Wednesday” posts, but I never really share the recipes for my “oatmeal adventures”. A lot of times you can see in the pictures what goes into my oatmeal, but I thought I’d share a more detailed post with you entirely dedicated to my oatmeal obsession 🙂

So, here are my 15 ways to eat my oats!

Bake it!

Baked Oatmeal

This is my all time favorite. Usually every Sunday I make a whole new batch of baked oatmeal, then heat it up in the morning and have it for breakfast with some fruit and yogurt.

Baked oatmeal with bananas, blueberries and yogurt

Baked oatmeal with bananas, blueberries, sliced almonds and yogurt

I also eat it as a snack in the afternoon with some coconut butter on it.

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The beauty of the baked oatmeal recipe is in the fact that you can add whatever you want to it! Swap the dried cranberries for dried apricots, add chocolate chips, nuts or whatever your heart desires.

Check out the recipe here.

Hot Oatmeal with Toppings

cherries, cinnamon and chocolate chips

cherries, cinnamon and chocolate chips

Cinnamon, chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds

Cinnamon, chocolate chips and pumpkin seeds

Banana, blueberries and cinnamon

Banana, blueberries and cinnamon

banana, cinnamon and apple-quinoa crunch

banana, cinnamon and apple-quinoa crunch

pomegranate, chocolate chips and cinnamon

pomegranate, chocolate chips and cinnamon

strawberries, chia seeds and cinnamon

strawberries, chia seeds and cinnamon

chocolate chips, cinnamon and chocolate chips

apple chips, cinnamon and chocolate chips

Overnight Oats

If you know you’re going to have a super busy week when every minute of sleep counts, this is a great way to save time on making breakfast and still eat right and healthy.

On the weekend before a week like that I make my overnight oats for the whole week. Just combine oats and milk (I use almond milk) put into jars and refrigerate. I like adding 1 tsp of chia seed per jar into mine.

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During the week – just heat it up or eat cold – however you like it.

strawberries, chocolate chips, sliced almonds

strawberries, chocolate chips, sliced almonds

dried cranberries, bananas and sliced almonds

dried cranberries, bananas and sliced almonds

Make Granola!

One of the ways to eat your oats is make granola! That is such a great snack or part of your breakfast, too. Here’s the recipe for the homemade granola I use.

mix it with fresh fruit

mix it with fresh fruit

 

add some Greek yogurt

add some Greek yogurt

have it on top of some cottage cheese

have it on top of some cottage cheese

have it on top of chia seed pudding

have it on top of chia seed pudding

And those are my ways of eating oats, friends!

What is your favorite way to eat oats?

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October 21, 2013

Weekend Fun and Split Peas and Kale Soup Recipe

Happy Monday, guys!

I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the new week.

We had a fun and relaxing weekend. I finally caught up on my sleep – 12 hrs on Saturday, totally blowing the Saturday workout this time, but that was what my body needed me to do, so I listened to it.

Friday night was celebrated in our family by going to the recently opened Sweet Frog!

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Love that place! It is a self-serve so it is easier to control your portion size (or not control it), they have TONS of toppings to choose from, and the place is just so bright and cheerful!

We got some serious goodness there!

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After that we stopped at the Spirit Halloween to look for Carmen’s costume and had some fun with hats 🙂

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and masks…

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After another trip to a similar store, C’s costume was complete! (that was pretty easy).

On an unrelated subject:

I feel like switching things around a little here on the blog. So. No Motivation Monday today 🙂

Since the soup season is in “full force”, this time let’s make some Split Peas and Kale Soup in a crock pot!

This is one of my most favorite soups of all times! I made it on Sunday and just love having all those leftovers for lunches during the week.

You don’t have to make it in a crock pot – if you make it on the stove top, just boil the meat a little first to get some nice stock, then add other ingredients and boil until all the vegies are cooked through. I would add potatoes first since they take the longest to cook through.

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Split Pea and Kale Soup

Split Pea and Kale Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup split peas
  • 9 cups water (divided 2+7)
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 1/2 purple onion, chopped
  • 1 cup kale, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • Green onions, chopped
  • 1 smoked turkey drumstick (or any other smoked meat), deboned, cubed
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Before you start, add peas and 2 cups of water to the crock pot so they soak a little.
  2. Take the skin off the turkey drumstick and cut up in 1in cubes
  3. Add turkey and chopped onions to the crock pot
  4. Finely chop the kale and add to the pot
  5. Chop and add green onions, carrots and potatoes
  6. Chop fresh parsley and add to the pot
  7. Add the remaining water and spices to the pot and mix well
  8. Cook on HIGH for a couple hours, then switch to LOW and cook for another 5-6 hours.
  9. Enjoy!
https://leanlena.com/weekend-fun-and-split-peas-and-kale-soup-recipe/

 

 

 

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October 19, 2013

NYC Adventures – October 2013

 

Hey, guys! I hope you are having a great weekend!

I had a fun-fun weekend in NYC with my husband as part of our 2nd Wedding Anniversary celebration last week. As always – NYC was fun, bright, and full of life!Continue Reading

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October 18, 2013

Five on Friday

Hello, my friends! How have you been this week?

Hope you’re doing well on this beautiful day!

Today I am sharing the things I’m loving lately/great things happening in my life/exciting news – Five on Friday.

Ready?

{{ONE}} Our 2nd Wedding Anniversary and Trip to NYC!

I will post the trip recap some time this week. This One of Five is about this awesome guy I met years ago and married 2 years ago – best “YES” I ever said!

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He is my best friend, my one and only and I am SO lucky to have such a wonderful man by my side!

{{TWO}} Mantra Bands!

Aren’t they awesome?

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My Mantra Band

I found these online and I was obsessed ever since. Head over to the Mantra Band and order your own to help you stay motivated on your fitness or any other journey!

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See how it motivated me? 🙂

{{THREE}} My latest kitchen gadget – crock pot!

My new crock pot

My new crock pot

Now this is a blessing for a family of 4 where both mom and dad work full time. I’m sure you know, but I just love saying it – throw the ingredients in, turn on, leave for work, come back to a delicious hot meal – that is what a crock pot is and I can’t believe it took me so long to get one.

Look at these wonderful things you can make in a crock pot:

Home made crock pot split pea soup

Home made crock pot split pea soup

Home made crock pot chili

Home made crock pot chili

if you add too much water to it like I did - you get soup instead of the stew, which is not too bad either

if you add too much water to it like I did – you get soup instead of the stew, which is not too bad either

{{FOUR}} My upcoming trip to Russia in November!!!

Super excited about it! I haven’t seen my family and friends for 2 long years!!!!

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Got tickets in my pocket – leaving on November 27 and coming back on December 11. 2 weeks with my dearest ones! CAN’T WAIT!

{{FIVE}} Overnight Oats

Gotta love those! Easy and quick breakfast for week days. Just combine oats, almond milk and chia/flax seeds in a jar and refrigerate!

Take out of the fridge in the morning, heat up, add fruit, nuts, etc.. and your healthy breakfast is ready!

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Your turn!

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October 11, 2013

Junk Food: 2, Lena: 1

Hey guys!

I finally got to my blog – second time in this busy week, which sucked for the most part 🙂

Let’s see….It’s Friday (YAY!), I am back to PT for an uncertain period of time (boooo), and heading to NYC this weekend to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary!!!

The past week healthy eating was challenged by:

lunch out with my husband on Monday

lunch out with my husband on Monday

 

Birthday celebration cupcakes at work

Birthday celebration cupcakes at work

Photo source – Catherine’s Cupcakery

movie night at home with my family

movie night at home with my family

Junk/Processed/Not-so-good-for-you food – 2, Lena – 1.

There were some good/not-so-bad food choices and decisions this week, as well.

Fruit and yogurt for breakfast last Thursday

Fruit and yogurt for breakfast last Thursday

 

Home made crock pot chili

Home made crock pot chili

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Mashed potatoes and chili on top

Home made crock pot split pea soup

Home made crock pot split pea soup

Whole grain orzo salad

Whole grain orzo salad

All in all, it wasn’t the best week food-wise.

On top of that, I pulled my left calf on Wednesday night,  went to my scheduled physical therapy session on Thursday and was immediately treated for the new disaster. And that’s right when I was going to start making my way out of PT some time after next week. No such luck. The pulled calf hurt like hell last night, but seems to be a little better today.

What I am most upset about is the rest days I have to take that I was not planning on. This injury once again messes up my entire exercise routine and I can’t ignore it because it hurts to move.

Erm…remind me – isn’t exercise supposed to make you fell better? 🙂

Anywho, before my fitness life was interrupted by the pulled muscle, I managed to fit some fine exercise in last week:

12 ml ride in Monday's spin class

12 ml ride in Monday’s spin class

Weights and strength training with Jim on Wednesday

Weights and strength training with Jim on Wednesday

 

Yoga class with Jim on Wednesday

Yoga class with Jim on Wednesday

Blogging news:

Did you guys noticed the new banner? What do you think?

Also, the former “Healthy Recipe” page of the blog is now called “Recipes” (the sole reason for the name change is that what’s healthy for me can be unhealthy for somebody else, so let’s go with the neutral name) and is powered by ReciPage!

I am still in the process of transferring the recipes from one to the other, but very happy with the way the new page looks! I think it is a lot easier to brows recipes now. You can also search by key ingredients, cooking methods and alphabetically.

I hope you like it and I would appreciate any feedback!

I will see you guys next week with the NYC trip recap!

Have a great weekend and stay fit!

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October 8, 2013

Tasty Tuesday: Delicata Squash with Orzo Recipe

Hey guys!

Tasty Tuesday is here!

Today I am sharing one of my all time favorite recipes I found in the Yoga Journal a while ago.

Ever since it has been my number one choice when it comes to cooking squash this time of year. Even though it is pretty easy to make, I usually make it on the weekends as it requires a little bit more time than I have/am willing to spend on a week night meal prep 🙂

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Delicata Squash with Orzo

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Delicata Squash with Orzo

Ingredients

  • 2 ea delicata squash, halved and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 fresh sage leaves
  • 6 ounces whole grain orzo pasta - cooked according to package instructions, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds or chopped almonds, roasted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • Italian parsley, chopped
  • Handful of fresh pomegranate seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Rub cut side of the squash with oil, and roast, cut side up, until tender when pierced (approximately 40 min).
  3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the remaining butter until it melts and develops light brown color, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Tear the sage leaves and add them to the saucepan.
  6. Strain the brown butter through a fine strainer, and toss the butter with the orzo and the lemon juice.
  7. Add the cranberries and roasted pepitas to the orzo.
  8. Mound the orzo into the squash.
  9. Sprinkle a layer of bread crumbs on top.
  10. Heat in a 250°F oven for about 20 minutes.
  11. Garnish with parsley, pomegranate seeds, salt, and black pepper.
  12. Enjoy!
https://leanlena.com/tasty-tuesday-delicata-squash-with-orzo-recipe/

The original recipe can be found on the Yoga Journal website right here.

I made it this last weekend and every member of my family had their plates empty before my first spoonful reached my mouth. 🙂

Enjoy the rest of your week and stay fit!

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October 7, 2013

Last Week’s Exercise Recap as part of the Motivation Monday

Hey hey, my fitness friends 🙂

Happy (?) Monday to you! Are you ready for another week of work and fun? I feel pretty good today – I think it is going to be a very-very fun week…and – this weekend is our second wedding anniversary. It’s been very happy two years – with ups and downs like in any family in general and a step-family in particular.

But not for once did I ever regret that “I do” I said to the most wonderful guy in this world!

So we are keeping the tradition of going to NYC for our anniversary! I am so excited about another opportunity to discover more of this great city!!!

Anywho, back to our Monday. I am back here with my exercise recap of the past week.Continue Reading

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October 2, 2013

Foods of the Week – What’s on my Plate Wednesday

Hello and happy Wednesday to you, my friends!

Let’s talk healthy (and not so much) food, shall we? I am changing the format of my weekly “What’s on my Plate Wednesday” blog post today – just because I get bored if things don’t change for a while 🙂

Hope you like it!Continue Reading

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