The Best Pozole Ever

 

Taco Tuesday Pozole (or any day of the week)

 
I love food traditions. Things that you start and keep or things that you’ve carried down from generation to generation. This one is something that we created together. My husband and I, bringing our families together after 13 1/2 years of wandering in the desert. 
 
When we got married in 2020, we instituted this New Year’s Day meal into our repertoire to represent the symphony or our chaotic lives. That is our cultural backgrounds, Mexican, American, and Middle Eastern, the fusing of a family of 7 and all the smells and sounds that come with it. Because no matter what the day looks like, or the desperation of the world around us, the food is the glue that holds us and our heritage together when the discord of life wants to pull us apart.
 
On the beach in Zihuatanejo, Mexico
 
There is such an epic culmination of flavors in this dish.  The broth made from the dried chiles is out of...
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Banana Date Nut Protein Oatmeal (Proats)

 

Those oatmeal packets give an otherwise great meal a bad rap. Power up your morning with REAL food. 

My banana date nut proats - protein oatmeal - is going to become your fave 5-minute breakfast. It’s literally the most delicious way to start your day - with no crashes because of the protein. Plus, the only ‘sweetener’ is from dates, and that won’t spike your GI because they’re full of fiber.

Proats are a staple in the bodybuilding community because protein helps to take an otherwise starchy food and turn it into a powerhouse.

Now, let's talk about dates.  They are hot.  And I'm not talking about the ones you go on. 

In my 2023 trends report. My version offers about 1/2 the sugar of the leading packaged brand per serving with 11 g of protein, good fiber and natural sweeteners that don’t crash your blood sugar - and it tastes SO much better. 

The good fats - chia seeds, walnuts and unsweetened shredded...

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Turkey Veggie Chili With Quinoa


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 3-1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Cubed avocado, onions, plain Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Wash all veggies with eatCleaner. In a large saucepan, bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion, red pepper and garlic over...
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