Meal in Minutes

"I just don't have the time to eat healthy..." How many times have I heard that one...a gazillion times! And what an excuse! You can pick up an apple just as quick as a bag of chips, so who are you kidding? Yep, talking to you, so stop hiding behind your excuses and start getting real with yourself. Every, and we mean EVERY fast food joint has a healthier option these days, as well as all those pre-packaged meals at the grocery store, they have a healthy option. There's healthy all around, you just have to CHOOSE it! And when it comes to putting together a quick meal for youself at home, you can do it!! There are TONS of options out there to make a quick meal in minutes! Your phone, computer, ipad are your tool! Look up "QUICK AND EASY MEALS". Healthy is at your fingertips, so get off that excuse wagon, we're not listening! ;)


Veggies are in! And this bowl is loaded with them. Onions, kale, cilantro, mushrooms all infused with peanut-ginger-garlic flavor. Dive into a bowl of veggies this January – don’t wait for spring to start a salad habit. Plus, cooked or roasted veggie salads are the perfect combination of fresh produce and warm home-cooked meals.(courtesy of Babble)

Mushroom Kale Rice Bowl
serves 4

4 cups cooked brown rice
4 cups Peanut Ginger Kale
2 portobello mushrooms, sliced into strips
1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
1 Tbsp safflower oil
salt/pepper for mushrooms
2 Tbsp peanuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

To Make:

1. Prepare the Spicy Peanut Ginger Kale. Set aside.
2. Cook your brown rice or heat pre-cooked rice packets – about 4 cups.
3. In a skillet, over high heat, add the safflower oil. When oil is hot, add in the sliced mushrooms. Saute until tender. Both sides. Add in the 1 tsp of tamari. Salt and pepper the mushrooms to taste. With the pan still hot, add in some of the kale salad and toss gently with the mushrooms.
4. Assemble the bowl or bowls. Add a bottom layer of rice. Then top with a generous portion of kale salad. Then top off with the kale mushroom skillet mixture. Garnish with peanuts and fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Paired with fresh chopped apples