Still trying to get back on track.

I worked legs and back this morning but did not do the Insanity workout because the aerobic room was in use.  Check out my AM video

This evening I am going at it again for my second full Insanity workout.  I believe my body has been fueled adequately with one cup of pasta with black beans and red sauce (pasta sauce) and the last few bites of that apple pie.  I know it sounds ridiculous that I would eat apple pie after that last video I made.  Well, I didn't want to waste it.  Now that there is no more pie I can get back to basics!  LOL.  Now, back to what I have eaten today to fuel me for this evening's workout . . . I also consumed romaine leaves stuffed with, tuna, diced avocado, tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumber and stewed 3-bean mix.  WOW!  It was sooooo good.  All ingredients are fresh with the exception of the corn.  I buy it frozen because it's less cumbersome and easy to cook with.  I developed this recipe based on what I usually eat every day (lettuce or salad, beans, avocado, salmon, tuna or chicken, tomato, corn and cucumber).  I still eat my whole oats with egg whites for breakfast and a Nutri-Bullet drink for my morning snack.  However my other meals were getting boring so I decided to shake them up a bit. 

Here's a picture with recipe.

 

 

Stuffed Baby Romaine (when cooking for one)

Serves 2 (with a little left over)

 

4 Baby Romaine Lettuce Leaves

2.5oz Pkg of Tuna (packed in water)

1/2 cup diced cucumber

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup diced tomato

1/2 Avocado Diced

3/4 cup 3-bean mix (light red, black and pinto) cooked/seasoned

Cilantro to taste

 

Drain most all the cooking liquid from the beans to keep your mix from getting soggy. However do not drain the tuna unless there is excess water.

 

Gently mix ingredients together and fill romaine leaves. I say gently because you do not want to mash the beans and avocado unless you are spreading it on the leaves before adding chopped chicken.  Now that's an idea! Do not fill romaine leaves until you are ready to eat. Top with extra cilantro.  Consume while chilled and within 1-2 days.  The fresher the better.  Remember you should be able to taste every ingredient.

 

TIPS

You may also want to try the following:

1.  Add lightly steamed/chopped asparagus or broccoli

2.  If you can afford the calories give this dish some zing by adding dried cranberries and feta cheese

3.  If tuna isn't your thing try this dish with sauteed salmon brushed with a raspberry chipotle glaze, grilled chicken or shrimp

4.  If you are not adding chicken or seafood and find that you are hungry after eating this dish try spreading some non-fat yogurt over the leaves before you fill them.  I tried it with Greek yogurt.  Nice touch but a bit heavy and that's why non-fat yogurt may work best.

5.  For a more citrus flavor dress this dish with fresh lemon juice

 

Bon Appetit!