Raw-ish Tacos, Brussels, and a Green Smoothie!!

Here are a few of my Eat To Live inspired meals from recently that gave me lots of energy!

I made some simple "tacos" using romaine leaves as the shell. Contents include vegetarian refried beans, salsa, avocado, tomatoes, green onions, and some crushed pineapple to top it off. Filling and yummy!!

Next up is a terffic recipe from the Mayo Clinic Cookbook. This books has TONS of terrific recipes for E2L or any healthy eating plan.

Brussels Sprouts With Shallots and Lemon (This one is posted at the Mayo Clinic site, so I'll repost it here as well. I added the adjustments I made to make it more E2L compatible as well (reduce salt & oil). Check out the cookbook from your library like I did, or buy a copy! Every recipe is a winner.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Serves 4

Ingredients
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil (I used veg broth instead)
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt (I used salt-free seasoning instead)
1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut into quarters
1/2 cup vegetable stock or broth
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until soft and lightly golden, about 6 minutes. Stir in the 1/8 teaspoon salt. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
In the same frying pan, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the brussels sprouts and saute until they begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until the brussels sprouts are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Return the shallots to the pan. Stir in the lemon zest and juice, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Serve immediately

Nutritional Analysis(per serving)

Calories 108

Monounsaturated fat 3 g

Protein 4 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 14 g
Sodium 257 mg
Total fat 4 g
Fiber 5 g
Saturated fat 1 g

And finally, my first green smoothie in forever! This one had chia seeds, hemp seeds, maca powder, cacao powder, greens superfood powder, pineapples, blueberries, strawberries, banana, fresh spinach, and rice milk!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!