Courtesy of Sept 09 Men's Health
Fresh Fruit "Risotto"
What You'll Need
1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
2 cups apple juice
Quarter cup walnuts, crushed
1 cup fresh berries
Dash of cinnamon
3 torn mint leaves
How To Make It
Bring the quinoa and apple juice to a boil and then lower teh heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until the quinoa is translucent. Remove from the heatand let the quinoa rest, covered, for 2 minutes before dumping it into a bowl and stirring in nuts, berries cinnamon, and mint.
Makes 2 servings
Per Serving
370 calories, 7 g protein, 62 g carbs, 12 g fat
Rustic Breakfast Pizza
What You'll Need
1 mini whole wheat pizza crust (exp: Boboli's 8 inch)
1 small handful mushrooms (try chanterelles or cremini), thinly sliced
1 small handful whole leaf baby spinach
2 Tbsp crumbled goat cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
How To Make It
Top the crust with the mushrooms, spinach, and goat cheese, Drizzle oil on top and crack the egg into the center. Bake the pizza according to package directions, or until the egg is set. To serve, quarter it, letting the yolk break. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 2 servings
Per Serving
400 calories, 14 g protein, 34 g carbs, 20 g fat
Huevos Enfrijoladas
What You'll Need
Half cup of black beans, drained
1 clove garlic
Half a small onion, chopped
1 small serrano chili
Black pepper to taste
1 corn tortilla
1 Tbsp canola oil
1 egg
1 scallion, chopped
Quarter cup of cilantro, chopped
Quarter cup of avocado, chopped
2 Tbsp crumbled queso fresco (optional)
How To Make It
First, the sauce: Blend the beans, garlic, onion, and serrano chili pepper in a food processor. Add water until the mix is smooth. Add black pepper and blend again. Now heat the tortilla in a skillet on medium high until it softens, about 30 seconds per side. Set it aside. Reduce the heat to medium low, carefully wipe the pan clean, and add oil. When it's hot, scramble the egg. Top the Totilla with egg and sauce, and toss the chopped cilantro, scallion, avocado and cheese.
Makes 1 serving
Per Serving
430 calories, 17 g protein, 41 g carbs, 26 g fat
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