Eat Healthy: Beans, Greens and Grains in One Dish
I’m having a simple, healthy and delicious lunch today. I actually pulled it together from leftovers in the frig (because you know how I hate wasting food!) and it’s so good, I could eat it for several days in a row.
What am I eating? A mix of quinoa, a delicious whole grain you’ve heard me talk about before, kale, one of my favorite greens and steamed lentils. The beauty of this dish is that it provides HIGH ENERGY. One of the things I hear clients and friends say again and again, is that they don’t have enough energy. You know how it can be sometimes - relying on sugar or caffeine for a quick fix - but doesn’t necessarily help us in the long run.
Here’s how easy this meal was to prepare:
Steamed lentils - purchased at Trader Joe’s, already cooked, just open the package and warm up.
Kale - Even though I also bought some fresh greens at the farmers’ market, for this recipe, I sauteed some kale (Glory brand, pre-bagged, you can find it in the bagged lettuce section at Stop & Shop here in Connecticut) with garlic and olive oil. Ready in about 15 minutes.
Quinoa - cooks in 15 minutes, oh so easy, and good for you too.
I literally mixed the three ingredients together added a few spices and there was lunch! How’ s that for meal planning and saving money too?
What are your favorite healthy lunches and how do you put them together quickly?
Filed under: High Quality Food, Optimal Health, Food preparation, Healthy Meals, Meal Planning, Greens, Grains, Food
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