Thurs. Oct 4th

Black Bean Burger with Cheese, Avocado & Fries!

Daily Tidbit:  I love Black Bean Burgers!  They are a tasty and healthy alternative to the traditional Beef Burger, with less saturated fat, less calories and more Fiber.  Adding a Whole Wheat bun is another great swap!  Here are some other great healthy Burger ideas:

www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/healthier-burger

   

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Frosted Shredded Mini-Wheats with Walnuts

Breakfast: Frosted Shredded Mini-Wheats with Walnuts
1 cup Frosted Shredded Mini-Wheats
1 cup Fat Free Milk
2 tbsp Plain Chopped Walnuts
5 oz. Orange Juice
Regular Coffee, black

 

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Spaghetti Squash with Creamy Tomato Pesto & Veggies

Lunch:  Spaghetti Squash in Creamy Tomato Pesto sauce with Red Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions and Black Olives

Plain Green Tea, hot

 

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Plain Hummus with Cucumbers & Carrots

Snack:   1/2 cup Hummus (recipe below) with loads of raw Baby Carrots & Cucumber Slices

 

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Dinner: Girls Night Out!

Creamy Spinach Dip & Chips

Nachos Grande

Cheese Dip with Bacon, served with large Soft Pretzels

Appetizers to Share:
Nachos Grande
Soft Pretzel Sticks with a Cheese Sauce with Bacon (YUM!)
Spinach Dip with Chips 
White Wine 
Water with Lemon

Black Bean Burger with Cheese, Avocado & Fries!

My Dinner:  
Black Bean Burger with Cheese & Avocado on Whole Wheat Bun
French Fries
White Wine
Water with Lemon


I ate every single bite on my plate and completely savored it; I love Black Bean Burgers! 

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Dessert:  None needed tonight!


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RECIPES:  

Amy's Plain Hummus Recipe:

Into food processor put:

 

1 can of Chick Peas (drained/ rinsed)

1 small clove of Garlic

Juice from 1/2 large juicy Lemon

2-3 shakes of Cumin

2-3 shakes of Salt

2 tbsp Tahini

 

While processing the above stream in 1-2 tbsp EVOO.  If you need more liquid or would like to make a more creamy texture, simply add cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.

 

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