simple eats

Last post was kind of fluffy, eh? It was kind of short and didn't have any recipes or pictures, but I had been grappling with that topic (in my head) for a couple of weeks.  The feelings I hope I had relayed were legitimate-- a busy summer was awaiting me and I was just feeling unbalanced. I wanted to get back to feeling grounded in my life and make sure I understood my priorities (beyond being a good girlfriend, daughter, cat-mom, friend, employee, intern, etc). I wanted to informally commit myself to staying balanced and grounded this summer.

So let's check in and see how my informal commitment is proceeding ...

Dinners recently have been simple and straightforward. Also relatively clean! Goal #2, check; goal #3, check. Some examples for your consideration (and inspiration, I hope!)...

Breakfast... avocado egg salad (mashed avocado mixed with chopped hardboiled eggs) on toasted Ezekiel 4:9 seasame bread. New goal: eat this breakfast EVERY DAY. So good.

 

 

Lunch... leftover tuna cakes from dinner  below on salad with shredded cheddar and hummus.

 

 

Simple tuna cakes with green bean and mushrooms on cauli-rice.

Simple tuna cakes: combine 2 cans of tuna, 2 eggs, 2 tbsp coconut flour, 1 tbsp flaxseed meal, and seasonings to taste (whichever you like... I included cajun blackening seasoning too!). Heat and oil and griddle. Form small patties with hand and cook until browned... maybe 3-4 minutes each side. Since it's canned tuna, no need to worry about undercooked meat!

 

Roasted brussel sprouts. Pan-seared salmon. Cauliflower-mash.
 

Cauli-mash is so simple and delicious and might I say healthier than your typical fare? First, steam chopped cauliflower florets until al dente. Place steamed cauli into food processor. Process until smooth, stopping to add seasonings (I add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and basil... may I also suggest grated parmesan? DELICIOUS). Once reaching your desired consistency of smoothness, transfer to bowl and cover until ready to serve. Cauli-mash will thicken as it sits.

One-pan sautee of sweet potatoes, mushrooms, green beans. Haddock served as protein. Nothing fancy about this meal!

 

 

While I love going overboard at times with elaborate meals, last week served as a helpful reminder to me that clean and simple is just as delicious.