Farro, veggie and chicken stirfry!

Love, Love, Love this!

I had never, until today, tried Farro but it is amazing! It is only 170 calories per serving (1/2C) and has 6g of protein and a ton (5g) of fiber! It is a little tricky to cook since it has a very chewy texture until it is done. I bought the quick cook 10 minute version which is pre-cooked at Trader Joes and I really liked it!

My CT (milli) was eating this for lunch and it was so good that I had to run home and make it for myself :]

Farro, veggie and chicken stir fry!

Ingredients:

- about 6 chicken tender slices (probably a little less than a pound)

- 1 bag of 10-minute Farro

- 1 1/2 C sliced green beans (I didn't buy precut, I just cut them up myself)

- 10 baby carrots

- 1 cup mushrooms

- 1/2 medium onion

- 2 cloves of garlic (could have used more)

Directions:

1. Marinate chicken: needs to be in slices or cubes, and I marinated it in Gyoza sauce from Trader Joe's 

- Place in fridge for 1 hour

- Can also just use soy sauce (or Liquid Braggs Amino Acids) and hoisen sauce instead

2. 1 bag Farro (pre-cooked, 10 minute kind, small blue bag from Trader Joes)

- Cook farro per directions on package

- Let sit

* Note: you can also buy this grain at most of the healthy stores but if you do not buy the pre-cooked kind, make sure you give yourself a hour or more to cook it before you begin since it needs to soak. 

3. Cut veggies (green beans, carrots, onion, garlic, and mushroom) and stir fry with grapeseed oil or canola oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

4. Cook chicken.

Throw all of this together and wha-la! 

Anyhow I really liked it. It was really filling, healthy, and cheap :] 

What 100 Calories Looks Like

I always love these!

This one is from a website called fitsugar and it tells you exactly what 100 calories of a variety of vegetables or fruits would be! I am assuming the majority of you are not interested in committing to counting calories like it is your new job, but it is still interesting all the same.

Just think of how many servings of veggies you could have for one 240 calorie chocolate bar. I would which would keep you full for longer too!

SO PRETTY

100 Calories of Veggies

100 Calorie of Fruit

Also, I eat about 50% of my calories from fruits and vegetables! Although it is fairly expensive, it can be done slightly cheaper (Costco, fruit stands, planting your own garden etc.) and the health benefits definitely outweigh the slight increase in cost! If you are already eating out a lot, it may even be a decrease in cost!

Healthy Dinner

Today when I walked into school the assistant principal called me over to ask if I would sub because the assigned sub was a no show. Of course I said yes! I'm a non paid students teacher that wants the experience and NEEDS the money. But when I asked what science class I would be teaching they told me oh, it's 6th grade math! Well boy was I in for a surprise, 6th grade is SO different than 7th grade. They are: crazy, loud, fun, sweet, young, and so willing to do what is asked. It was crazy.

Anyhow, when I got home I was pooped. I could barley think about eating dinner less alone making it, so I threw together this easy, healthy recipe!

Bok Choy Udon Soup!

Here is the before and after!

I heated a pot to medium and added:

- 1 full carton of Trade Joe's organic free range chicken broth (1 QT)

- 1 package of Annie Chung's Japanese Syle Udon Noodles (Found and Whole Foods)

- 4 Bak Choy with the bottom cut off (about 1/2 inch off the bottom)

- 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (TJ's)

- 2 Tablespoons Siracha (found at Safeway)

I would do the last two ingredients to taste! Mine was a bit spicy for my taste so I would reduce the Siracha next time!

Anyhow, have  to go work on my lesson plans for next week! Enjoy the Soup :]

Superbowl!!!

So, as most of you know, tomorrow is the SUPER BOWL!!!!! Woo!

Although I am not a huge football fan, I will be partaking in the festivities! Although this is a very America, get drunk and yell at the TV sort of holiday, I will be doing it in a healthy, sober fashion! (And I will be having just as much fun.... maybe even more fun :]    )

Food For Tomorrow:

This is my list of Superbowl snacks!

1. Brocomole!!

Although this sounds like something your mom might try to sneak in (to get in those veggies!), it actually got very good reviews. Reviewers said it was creamy, had a nice kick, and that it was VERY low calorie! 

You can fin the recipe here! 

2. Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower

This is the perfect wing substitute for those that are vegetarian! I have never tried it before but I will tell you how it is tomorrow :]

Recipe here

And as always, I will be making a veggie platter :]

Other things that would make a good super bowl treat:

1. Mini Cucumber Sandwiches

2. Quinoa Salad

Love this blog!! I highly suggest it! She has a lot of great recipes :] 

Annnnnnd See Jane Run, who hosts free run clubs and has an amazing selection of running stuff, posted this cool Superbowl game! Sounds like a much better plan than the same ol same ol drinking game :] 

Have fun and be safe tomorrow!! Oh and....

GO NINERS!!!!