Sunday, July 29, 2012

black bean tostadas

crispy, baked tortillas, and gooey black beans make for a quick, healthy Mexican meal


Ingredients:
  • 2 corn tortillas
  • sprinkle of olive oil
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • your favorite salsa
  • 1/4 avocado smushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped greens- romaine or kale etc.






1. While your oven is preheating to 350° F, lightly coat both sides of the tortillas with just a sprinkle of olive oil
2. Mush up the black beans with the cumin, and gently warm in a skillet or small pot
3. When the oven is heated, place the tortillas on a baking sheet & bake for 7 minutes
4. Flip tortillas over & bake another 7 minutes, or until they're to your desired crispness
5. Top the baked tortillas with black beans, salsa, avocado, and greens- enjoy!

Monday, July 16, 2012

cinnamon raisin overnight oats

hot weather calls for cool breakfasts & this is my favorite go-to meal

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup rice milk
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. raisins
  • 1/2 apple diced (optional)






1. Combine all ingredients except the apple in a mason jar or glass dish & stir well to combine
2. Place covered bowl in refrigerator overnight
3. In the morning, top the oat mixture with diced apple, grab a spoon & dig in!