The one thing I get asked for the most is recipes for a healthy, clean diet. I love to cook, I love to eat, I love searching for recipes on Pinterest, I love taking yummy side dishes to pot lucks, I love to bake cookies for my kids, I love, I love, I love everything about food. You would think that person would also love to incorporate all that kitchen love into her love of meal prep, but I haven't. The truth is I keep things very simple when I cook for myself. By simple I mean pretty darn bland. Like I roast my veggie, I grill my meat, I stuff my face, I don't think very long and hard about how I wish it tasted different, or yummier, or anything. In fact, if I was going to be really honest, I could probably eat the same thing three times a day for months. I don't know if that's lazy or just unemotional about food. I think there are a few good reasons I 'm like this....I cook yummy for my family and there's just only so much time I'm willing to spend in the kitchen so I make my meals as easy as possible, and that means few ingredients and less time at the stove. I have also found that when I cook really savory food for myself I'm more likely to crave something sweet after I eat. No Bueno! So I'm bland and boring but determined to inspire everyone to clean up their eating and take the time to care for their bodies. If that means spending a little more time in the kitchen preparing something a bit more creative, then I'm game..
Kale Salad
{warning....it's so good you might want to eat it three times a day for months...oh wait, maybe that's just me}
Ingredients:
Kale, chopped
1 can chickpeas
Avocado
Fresh Basil, chopped
Green or red onion, minced
sprinkle of salt, pepper and red pepper flake{I've never actually added the pepper flake}
Drizzle of: extra virgin olive oil, honey, and lemon juice
Mix all together and put in the fridge for a bit so the flavors can come together
Serve with some grilled chicken and you have the world's most perfect lunch. En{joy}!