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  1. Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad

    May 17, 2011 by erinRD

    My parents are taking my 2 brothers and Wholesome Husband and I on an Alaskan cruise in July!

    We depart from Seattle then stop at Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Price Rupert British Columbia and finally back to Seattle! Today we received a list of all of the excursions to pick from. Anything from helicopter rides, fishing, hiking, train rides and mushing! Can’t wait to book a few!

    Also, we booked the airlines tickets through Southwest. Today I checked flight prices just to see where they were at and they were $288 cheaper than what we paid! So I called Southwest and they let us “rebook” the same flight while giving us the current price and crediting our account the difference. So I guess we will just HAVE to book another vacation to use that credit! ;) But I thought it was really cool of Southwest to do that!

    In other news – this recipe is amazing!

    Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
    Adapted from Ginas Skinny Recipes

    1 lb jumbo cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped
    1 medium tomato, diced
    2 hass avocados, diced
    1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine
    1 small red onion, chopped
    2 limes, juice of
    1 Tablespoon olive oil
    1/4 cup chopped cilantro
    salt and fresh pepper to taste

    Directions:
    1. In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.


    2. In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, jalapeño. Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Makes 5 cups. 1 cup per serving.

    Nutrition Notes: High in fiber and good fats, this dish hits all the nutrient components!

    Taste Test: This reminded me of fresh seafood ceviche and it had a refreshing citrus tang to it. Perfect for those hot summer nights when you don’t want to put the oven on. This would also be perfect to bring to a party – just slice the avocado when you get there so it doesn’t turn too brown. The lime juice will also help to prevent it from browning. You could sub the shrimp with scallops or white fish but I think the shrimp gives it an amazing taste.

    Enjoy!

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  2. Cilantro Lime Bulgur

    April 14, 2011 by erinRD

    Cilantro Lime Bulgur


    1 cup bulgur wheat
    2 cups water
    1 lime, juice of
    2 cups water
    1 teaspoon salt
    3 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
    4 teaspoons canola oil

    Directions:
    1. Boil 2 cups of water and add the bulgur. Remove from heat and let sit for about 20 minutes. Drain bulgur in a strainer, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon to squeeze out as much water as possible.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss with bulgur until completely mixed. Serves 2.

    This recipe was originally made with rice, so I just subbed in bulgur for a different taste and texture with more of a nutritional punch!! Enjoy!

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  3. Cilantro Lime White Bean Dip

    March 25, 2011 by erinRD

    Happy Friday!

    It’s supposed to be a cold weekend around Chicago, so hopefully we will be able to get out and get a hike in or something.

    My girlfriends Heather, Patti and Jess are coming over on Saturday night for a girls night in! Wine, cheese, chocolate and good laughs are all in order. Every time we do that I wonder why we don’t do it more often.

    I am making some cheese crisps (recipe coming soon) and I might whip up another batch of this:

    Cilantro Lime White Bean Dip
    Adapted from How Sweet It Is

    1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
    1 clove of garlic, minced
    1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
    2 teaspoons cumin
    1 teaspoon lime zest
    1 lime, juiced
    1/4 cup olive oil
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:
    1. Combine beans, cilantro, cumin, lime zest, juice and garlic in the food processor and blend until mixed.


    2. With the processor on, stream in olive oil until desired consistency is reached, about a good 3-4 minutes to make it super creamy.


    3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup. Serves 8 – serving size 2 Tablespoons.

    Nutrition Notes: The main ingredient is white beans, so that makes this dip high in protein and fiber! LOVE those beans!

    Taste Test: This dip was tangy and delicious with pita chips or homemade corn chips! It was so easy to make and I usually have all these ingredients on-hand! I think it would also be fantastic with some avocado — but everything is better with avocado! :)

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  4. Pork Carnitas with Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

    February 10, 2011 by erinRD

    Happy Hump Day! We have made it half way through the week! Can I get an Amen!?

    So, I have a confession. I have been majorly slacking on the whole running thing lately. My 8K race is in 2 months, which doesn’t seem to bad but I have yet to surpass 4.5 miles EVER in my life. This race is just shy of 5 miles. I received an email today from CARA (Chicago Area Runners Association) saying they have a training program scheduled to start the beginning of March. Maybe I will sign up for that. I would really love to meet someone to run with! It’s supposed to warm up this weekend so hopefully some of this snow will melt and I’ll be able to run outside once again.

    In other news, I made this recipe for Superbowl Sunday and everyone seemed to love it!

    Pork Carnitas
    Adapted from Gina’s Skinny Recipes

    2.5 lb pork shoulder blade roast, lean, all fat removed
    6 cloves garlic, cut into sliver
    1/2 Tablespoon roasted cumin
    1 Tablespoon adobo seasoning
    1 Tablespoon onion flakes
    1 can (15oz.) low sodium, fat free chicken broth
    2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)
    2 bay leaves

    Directions:
    1. Season pork with salt and pepper. In a medium sauté pan on medium-high heat, brown pork on all sides for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.


    2. Using a sharp knife, insert blade into pork, cutting small holes and insert garlic slivers. Season pork generously with cumin, adobo and onion powder all over.


    3. Pour chicken broth in the crockpot, add bay leaves and chipotle peppers. Place pork in crock pot and cover.
    4. Cook low for 8 hours. After 8 hours, shred pork using two forks and combine well with the juices that accumalated at the bottom. Remove bay leaves and adjust salt and cumin to taste.
    5. Let it cook another 15-30 minutes.
    6. Serve with Cilantro Lime Brown Rice (recipe below) and serve with veggies:

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    Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
    Adapted from Gina’s Skinny Recipes

    1 cup extra long grain brown rice
    1 lime, juice of
    2 cups water
    1 teaspoon salt
    3 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
    4 teaspoons canola oil, divided

    1. In a small heavy pot, add rice, water, 1 teaspoon oil and salt. Boil on high until most of the water evaporates.
    2. When the water just skims the top of the rice, reduce to low and cover about 15 minutes. Shut off flame and keep covered an additional 5 minute.
    3. In a medium bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice, rice and remaining oil and toss until completely mixed.

    Nutrition Notes: This meal covers almost every food group. Make sure to bulk up on the veggies and this meal is pretty healthy!

    Taste Test: The combo of the meat and the rice were so delicious! I didn’t even need a tortilla, I just mixed all the goodness on my plate and loaded it with veggies. The husband had 5 tacos. Need I say more? :)

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  5. Black Bean, Avocado and Corn Salad

    January 27, 2011 by erinRD

    If you live in Chicago, check out Door to Door Organics. I’ve tried other organic delivery services and so far this is the best one that I’ve tried.

    • You can see what produce is coming if you log into your account on their website. I love this. With other services I never knew what I was getting which made meal planning and grocery shopping at the store more difficult.
    • You can substitute (up for 5 items for the small box). So if you need more of one fruit or vegetable you can change your order. I love this!
    • They offer add-ons. So if you want something else delivered, they have anything from dairy to meat products! All organic and some local.
    • You can put your order on hold, change to a bigger or smaller box as you need or skip an order. I love the flexibility.
    • Pay as you go. No need to pay ahead of time…which can be daunting and difficult on the wallet.
    • Look online for a $10 off your first order coupon!

    I got everything in the picture below for about $35. All organic and mostly local.

    Yesterday I explained all the great things about black beans. So I decided to make some salmon last night and to accompany it….

    Avocado, Black Bean and Corn Salad

    1 15oz. can black beans, drained
    1 15oz. can low-sodium corn, drained
    2 avocados, chopped
    1 lime, juices
    1 Tablespoon cumin
    Salt and pepper to taste
    optional: cilantro, green onion, tomatoes

    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients into a bowl and serve! How easy is that!

    Nutrition Notes: This salad is packed with fiber and good fats (monounsaturated). It does not use oil so this cuts down on the fat and calories. Did you know avocado has more potassium than a banana? Avocados also provide nearly 20 essential nutrients, including fiber, Vitamin E, B-vitamins and folic acid. They have been shown to help lower cholesterol, regulate blood pressure, decrease the risk of heart disease and protect against breast cancer to name a few.

    (Source)

    Taste Test: This is refreshing and light. I love lime juice and the addition of cumin gives it a perfect smokey flavor. You could easily use this as a taco topping. Enjoy!

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