While certain parts of my 4th grade grammar lesson still escape me… (past participle, predicate, infinitive, WHAT?!?!
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…Comparative & Superlative Modifiers? Well, those always came naturally!
Example of a GOOD breakfast: Naturally More & Jelly Toast
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Example of an BETTER meal? Lunch: Leftover Stuffed Peppers
The BEST? Huge delicious salad made at home for dinner!
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Toppings modifiers? Let’s do it!
GOOD – kalamata olives, cucumbers, artichokes, onions, banana peppers, tomatoes
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BETTER – Tribe Sundried Tomato & Basil Hummus
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BEST – Sneaky Pumpernickel Stick!
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Talk about a perfect summer salad!
And my FAVORITE new low calorie snack, for when I get the munchies before bed?
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These suckers are fantastic – if you see them in a store near you – pick them up! I grabbed them Saturday on a whim, and I’m so glad I did!
What’s your favorite new food find these days????
I’d go with the Mr. Wheat snack, or with Archer Farm Maui Onion Kettle Cooked Chips!
I don’t know about you – but there is just something so wonderful about starting your work week off with a healthy breakfast!
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The way I chose to start things off?
1 serving of frozen pineapple, 1 serving frozen strawberries, 8oz of water, and a Chocolate Amazing Grass packet!
Might not be as pretty as a GREEN smoothie – but I assure you – it was delicious (and nutritious AND low in calories!)
While I did actually go grocery shopping two weeks in a row (woohoo, go me!) – I’ve been working on cleaning out our freezer, so I opted for a Trader Joe’s Reduced Guilt Roasted Vegetable Cous Cous frozen meal for lunch.
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Trader Joe’s FAIL!
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This was a very gag-y dish.
Yuck, yuck, yuck. Usually I have no problem with frozen veggies/meals – but this one was terrible. I picked around what I could, but I would NEVER buy this again!
No sweat though, I had these sweet little treats to tide me over!
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I really wish cherry tomatoes were in season all year. They are one of my all time favorite BITE SIZE snacks that are portable AND good for you!
More mid-day snackage (yeah, I used that word) due to me not really eating all of my lunch…
Snyder Pumpernickel & Onion Pretzel Sticks & Puffed Pita (can’t remember the brand, I’ll share with you tomorrow!)!
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Just before leaving work – an apple with some Naturally More!
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My evening involved – a walk to the grocery store, chowing down on some of these so that I wasn’t starving during P90X…
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…whipping together some of these…
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…and 2 hours of trashy television! While I heart Roberto, I’m officially Team Chris. I LOVE HIM!
Question for you – I’ve been responding to your comments within the comments section (as opposed to via e-mail). The plug-in I have is SUPPOSED to be sending you emails telling you another comment has been made. Have you guys been getting e-mails?
I really don’t want people thinking I’m not responding!
This dinner idea literally popped right in to my head,
as I was grocery shopping this weekend – when I saw these beauties!
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Cubanelle Mild Peppers!
While I do love bell peppers, if I’m making stuffed peppers – the only way to go is with Cubanelle or Pablano!
Stuffing Ingredients:
- Chopped Garlic
- Sweet Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Red Chief Lentils
- Hot Banana Peppers
- Monterey Jack/Mild Cheddar Cheese (to top the peppers)
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Spices:
- Sriracha
- Chili Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Rainbow Peppercorns
- Onion Salt
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Cook the lentils in a pot of water (Water:Lentils ratio – 2:1) for about 6-8 minutes. Red Chief Lentils cook FAST!
Other types of lentils will take much longer!
While your lentils are cooking – get your peppers a’ready for the stuffin’
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You could cut the tops off and stuff them that way – but I prefer the “boat” action!
After your lentils are done cooking – add them to a pan with the chopped up onion, garlic, bell pepper & banana pepper, along with ALL of the spices, and let everything cook for about 5-10 minutes.
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Place your “boats” on a baking sheet and stuff them with the lentil mixture:
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Top them all with a light sprinkle of cheese, and throw them in the oven (350 degrees) for 20-40 minutes (depending on how soft you like the peppers).
For me? 20 minutes later:
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Voila!
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Crunchy, spicy, chewy, flavorful amazing-ness!
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Enjoy!

