Breakfast – Lunch -Dinner

BREAKFAST BURRITO

BREAKFAST BURRITO

Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 small red onion, diced (1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 cup drained, rinsed canned black beans, preferably low-sodium
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 eggs and 4 egg whites
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2-ounce) shredded pepper Jack cheese
Cooking spray
4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas (burrito-size)
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1 large tomato, (4 ounces) seeded and diced
1 small avocado (4 ounces), cubed
Hot sauce
Directions
Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Cook the onions and peppers until onions are softened and peppers are slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes and cook until warmed through, another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a dish.

Whisk together the eggs and egg whites then stir in the cheese. Spray the skillet with cooking spray, and reheat the skillet over a medium heat. Reduce heat to low and add eggs, scrambling until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon each sour cream and salsa, then layer with 1/4 of the black bean mixture, 1/4 of the scrambled eggs, some diced tomato and 1/4 of the avocado. Season, to taste, with hot sauce. Roll up burrito-style and serve.

Per Serving:
Calories 460; Total Fat 20 g; (Sat Fat 6 g, Mono Fat 4 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 23 g; Carb 51 g; Fiber 12 g; Cholesterol 235 mg; Sodium 860 mg

Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C,

Good source of: Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin K, Calcium, Iodine, Iron, Potassium, Selenium

10-Minute Huevos Rancheros

Prep and Cook Time:15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 omega-3-rich eggs
• 1/2 can black beans, drained and mashed
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• sea salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• salsa from a jar, to taste
• 3 TBS grated low-fat cheddar cheese
• chopped cilantro, to taste
• Optional: cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Poach eggs
2. Heat beans in a skillet while eggs are cooking
3. Remove beans from heat and mix in olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper Add a pinch of cayenne for spicy beans
4. Place beans on plate, top with poached eggs, avocado, salsa, cheese and cilantro

Serves 1

Healthy Breakfast Frittata

Directions:

1. Mince onion and chop garlic let them sit for 5 minutes to enhance their health-promoting benefits.
2. Preheat broiler on low.
3. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 9-10 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion over medium heat, for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add garlic, ground lamb or turkey, and cook for another 3 minutes on medium heat, breaking up clumps.
5. Add kale and 2 TBS broth. Reduce heat to low and continue to cook covered for about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and mix.
6. Beat eggs, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and pour on top of mixture evenly. Cook on low for another 2 minutes without stirring.
7. Place skillet under broiler in middle of oven, about 7 inches from the heat source so it has time to cook without the top burning. As soon as the eggs are firm, it is done, about 2-3 minutes.

Serves 2

Arugula Salad with Walnut Croutons

Directions:

1. Press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Slice onion thin and soak in hot water and vinegar while preparing rest of salad.
3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, adding olive oil at the end, a little at a time.
4. Wash and dry arugula. Squeeze out excess liquid from onions. Combine onions and arugula and toss with dressing. Sprinkle salad with walnuts just before serving. Top with beets, cheese (optional).

Serves 2

Healthy Cooking Tips:

Make sure your arugula is young and tender as older leaves can be quite bitter.