Prepping for the Week

I've decided to face my biggest challenge head on before the week starts: Preparation.

What got prepped? 

Garlic Hummus

Boiled Eggs

Spaghetti squash

Cutting fruits (apples, strawberries, blackberries) and veggies (cucumbers)

Wow, that sounds like it would've taken 5 minutes. Ha, no. Two hours later…But this also includes putting foods in containers and baggies for the week. 

Disclaimer: As I start posting recipe I want you to know that I have a tendency to make my own or alter recipes as I deem necessary. I also tend to go through my cupboards and throw in whatever sounds interesting. If you so choose to imitate any recipes, I'm not responsible for them being bad. Feel free to add whatever you want too, especially CHEESE!

Garlic Hummus 

(followed basic guidelines, however added my own stuff)

http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-recipes/13-different-ways-make-hummus

1 can garbanzo (chickpea) beans

2 tablespoons lemon juice (I used fresh)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Add water as needed for smooth consistency

1/3 cup tahini sauce (non-GMO for me). These are ground sesame seeds...I didn't know either.

2 cloves garlic

Sprinkled parsley

Sprinkled salt/pepper

Spagetti Squash (no recipe, made it up) 

1 squash 400 degrees x55 min or so…until soft enough (will depend on size of squash)

1.5 garlic cloves

Basil

Mushrooms

2 Roma tomatoes

Olive oil

Salt/pepper

Splash balsamic 

Red wine vinegar (not necessary I'm sure)

In a pan I sautéed all ingredients other than the squash for a few minutes, then added the squash. To get the spaghetti squash out of the squash use a fork to go against the grain. It will look like pasta. 

Since the squash takes forever to bake, I made the hummus, cut up all the fruits and veggies for the week and for this dish. My favorite part about spaghetti squash is that it lasts a couple meals, maybe even more depending on the size of the squash. You can make spaghetti squash whatever you want it to be. To me, spaghetti squash is a pasta or white potato substitute!

To follow up on the snacks…I have found a new one! Banana with almond butter. Basically a dessert. Also, boiled eggs, raw almonds, and berries. 

AND another go to? Egg white omelette with cilantro, tomato, and avocado. Today was the first day that I decided egg white omelets don't taste very good without cheese. I think I will have to mix up the ingredients. 

Thank you so much for the continuous support and feedback! So many of you have sent recipes and suggestions my way and it means so much!