Sauteed White Beans

Sauteed White Beans

Recipe courtesy of Melissa d'Arabian food network.com

This recipe is a great side dish by itself. If you are in need of an inexpensive side that is quick and easy to make, this is a great one. One of my sons asked for an extra helping of beans when we had this. 

Sauteed White Beans:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (I only used 1)
1/2 white or yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups cooked navy beans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)
Freshly ground black pepper

In a small pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot add the onion with a pinch of salt and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Raise the heat and add the white wine. Cook until the wine has reduced by half. Stir in the beans and oregano and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook gently for 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Honey Curry Pineapple

Honey Curry Pineapple

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast Cookbook

This recipe is SO easy and so yummy. Don't turn your nose up at it because it is curry and pineapple.. I promise you will wish you doubled the recipe. This is a great side dish, would be great as a dessert if you are craving something sweet, or even for breakfast. I served this with fish tostadas. 

Ingredients: 

3 cups diced fresh pineapple

1 Tablespoon of butter (yes I did use the butter in this situation.. you do need the flavor of it) 

1 tsp curry powder

1 Tablespoon of honey

 Melt butter in a pan. (my pan looks dirty, its just because I had just cooked another part of the meal in it) 

 Add in pineapple, curry, and honey and stir. Cook on medium low for 5-7 minutes until the sauce gets a bit thickened. 

Once the sauce has thickened, it is ready. This is a great way to add in a fruit as a side dish. 

This counts as 1 Purple, 1 tsp (because of the butter)

Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad

GRILLED CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Recipe courtesy of Clean Eating Magazine

Here is what you are going to need to make this DELICIOUS salad. 

 3 ears of corn out of the husk

1 can of organic black beans

1 cup sliced grape tomatoes (I had yellow and red) 

1/4 cup Cilantro

1 11/2 tsp. Apple Cider Viengar

Sea Salt

Pepper

Olive oil cooking spray

 1 Tablespoon Olive oil

1 clove minced Garlic

2 oz. Queso Fresco or Feta Cheese

Tin Foil

1. Heat your grill to medium- high

2. Spray corn with a little olive oil spray

3. Wrap each piece of corn in a piece of tin foil.

4. Place corn on grill and grill for 20 minutes. Turn it occasionally to get it nice and browned on all sides

5. While corn is cooking mix black beans (rinsed), tomatoes, cilantro, vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.

When corn is done cooking let it sit and cool off a bit. Then cut it off the cob and add to the bowl. 

Toss everything together and top with the cheese. Lighly toss. Refridgerate until ready to serve. This is best cold and eaten the day it is made. 

For 21 Day Fix: I counted this as 1 YELLOW and 1 TEASPOON and if you really want to get technical 1/4 BLUE

Grilled Bacon Asparagus

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

 This recipe could not be any easier. I got this recipe off of a pinterest picture that I saw. 

You will need 

Turkey Bacon

 ( I used real bacon for my husband's)

Asparagus

Grill 

I had very thin asparagus and would recommend medium to large spears. 

Rinse your asparagus with water and lightly salt and pepper them. You can also sprinkle with garlic powder if you want. Take 3-5 asparagus and wrap in 1 slice of bacon. 

Place on the grill and remember to rotate so the bacon gets crisp. 

These do not take very long. Watch them so the bacon doesn't burn. 

For 21 Day Fix remember that 10 Large asparagus count as 1 GREEN and 4 Slices of Turkey bacon count as 1 RED Try and wrap your asparagus according to what you need for your containers.