Green Eggs and Ham

Do you like Green Eggs and Ham?

I Do. I Do Like Green Eggs and Ham. And so does my little guy! He loved these Green Eggs and Ham so much he had them for lunch and wanted them again for dinner.

IN HONOR OF DR. SEUSS'S BIRTHDAY AND 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY, I FIGURED SOME GREEN EGGS WERE DEFINITELY IN STORE FOR US THIS WEEK.

I made 2 versions of Green Eggs and Ham. The first is for the Egg, Dairy, and Meat eaters. And the second recipe is my Vegan version. I find this typical, having to make two versions of many recipes in a house divided.


GREEN EGGS AND HAM SANDWICH
FLEXITARIAN VERSION
2 Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

2 Eggs
2 Tbls Unsweetened Almond/Soy/Skim Milk
1 Cup Spinach
1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Salt and Pepper to Taste
4 Slices Whole Grain Toast
6 Slices of Sliced Ham or Turkey (Make sure your lunch meat is Nitrate Free and Additive Free)
1 Tbls Mayo- Optional
Additional Topping Ideas: Lettuce and Tomato





DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender mix eggs, milk, spinach, cheese, and salt and pepper in a blender and mix to a smooth           consistency

2. Heat a PAM spayed skillet on medium high heat

    Pour mixture in an begin to scramble your eggs by continously stirring.

3. Spread Mayo on Toasted Bread.

    Top with ham and eggs.

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MOCK GREEN EGGS SANDWICH
VEGAN VERSION
2 SANDWICHES


INGREDIENTS

4 oz Extra Firm Tofu
1 Cup Spinach
3 Tbls Unsweetened Almond/Soy Milk
3 Tbls Nutritional Yeast
Salt and Pepper to Taste
4 Slices Whole Grain Toast
1 Tbls Vegan Mayo -Optional
Additional Topping Ideas: Lettuce, Tomato, Vegan Bacon Slices (Smart Bacon)

DIRECTIONS


In a food processor mix spinach, milk, nutritional yeast, and salt and pepper.

Spritz a little olive oil on a skillet and heat to medium high heat.

Break up tofu with your fingers until in becomes crumbled and place in skillet.
Brown tofu for about 5 minutes; stirring often.
Pour spinach mixture over tofu and continuously stir to coat.
Cook for about 5 more minutes.

Spread Mayo to Toast
Top with Tofu


Try with a little Sriracha Sauce on top for a nice kick!

Jalapeno Popper Panini

I love jalapeno poppers. But let's face it...there is nothing healthy about a cheesy, deep fried, stuffed jalapeno. We know that maintaining a healthy body, we have to make wise food choices, which comes with some sacrifices. And yes, this is one of them!

BUT HAVE NO FEAR...here is a sandwich that can still provide you with the same flavors of a stuffed popper while keeping you on the health train. Though this is a sandwich recipe, I have also seen some pretty amazing baked jalapeno popper recipes. So there is hope for us popper lovers, we just need to do a little research and make healthy cooking alternatives.



Jalapeno Popper Panini

Ingredients:

2 Slices of Whole Grain Bread
1 Tbls Natural Ingredient Neufchatel Cheese; Cream Cheese(ex: Organic Valley)Whipped Cream Cheese; 
      or Toffuti Cream Cheese for a Vegan Option
6 Slices of Canned Jalapenos
1 Slice of Mozzarella Cheese-Optional for Cheese Lovers
1 Tbls Butter-Optional

Vegan Option:
           Try: Toffuti Cream Cheese; Earth Balance Butter; Soy Cheese Slices

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Directions:

Dice 3 of Jalapeno's and stir into cream cheese. Continue to stir the cream cheese until it becomes smooth.
-Butter one side of the bread slices or spray the pan with cooking spray
Assemble:
      Cream Cheese Mixture
      Jalapenos
      Sliced Cheese

-Lay in a Panini Press/Grill and brown on medium heat

Then enjoy a warm and creamy and potentially messy sandwich. Mmmm Yummy!

~K

Nut'n but LOVE Baby...Grilled Strawberry and Nutella

We've got nothing but love for you in this sandwich. It's warm, it's chocolate-ly, and it has strawberries. It has my attention!

Nut'n But LOVE Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 Slices of Whole Grain Bread

1 Tbls of Nutella or Chocolate Peanut Butter

3 Fresh Strawberries sliced in thin slices

1/2 tsp of butter

*To make this a vegan option use Chocolate Peanut Butter and Vegan Butter

Directions:

Butter one slice of bread and spread Nutella on the other side

Lay one slice of bread butter side down on a medium heat skillet and lay strawberries out.

Lay the second slice of bread Nutella side down and grill to your liking.

Enjoy! ~ K      

Spinach and Zucchini Soup

This winter I have to admit I haven't found myself making much soup. Maybe it's been the mild       weather the Midwest has had. Now that the weather is becoming more winter like. I tried a recipe off 101 Cookbooks.

Spinach and Zucchini Soup Recipe 


3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
big pinch of salt
2 1/2 cups potatoes (2 medium) cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups zucchini (2 medium), loosely chopped
4 cups vegetable stock
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, loosely packed
1 cup cilantro, loosely chopped
one lemon
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In a large, thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot (but not smoking) add the garlic and onions and saute for a few minutes along with pinch of salt - just until they soften up a bit. Stir in the potatoes and zucchini. Add the stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are soft throughout, roughly 10-15 minutes.
Stir in the spinach, and wait for it to wilt, just ten seconds or so. Now stir in the cilantro. Puree with a hand blender until smooth. Whisk in a big squeeze of lemon juice. Now taste, and add more salt if needed. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and serve.

Serves about 6.


~Enjoy D

Hot Peanut Butter and Banana 2 Ways

This is one of my favorite super simple things to make. It puts a nice twist on a boring peanut butter sandwich.

It makes a perfect lunch or if you need to nosh quickly, it whips up in minutes! This happens to me a lot and if I don't eat fast I will pick at everything in the refrigerator, resulting in a lot of extra calories. This is why my life consists of quick and easy meals!

Peanut Butter and Banana Panini

Ingredients:
2 Tbls Peanut Butter
1 Banana-sliced long ways
2 Slices Whole Grain Bread
1 Tbls Butter

Prepare as you would a grilled cheese sandwich
Butter on the outside
Peanut Butter on both the inside slices
Banana's in the middle

                                                                                    Lay the sandwich in a hot griddle or panini press
                                                                                    Grill to your brown liking

Peanut Butter and Banana Wrap

Ingredients:
2 Tbls Peanut Butter
1 Whole Banana
1 Whole Wheat Tortilla

Directions:
Spread peanut butter on tortilla
Lay whole banana down center
Wrap and lay in a buttered griddle or panini press
Grill to your brown liking

Serve with some carrots and hummus and you have a quick and easy meal that is sure to fill you up!


~K

That's A Wrap

Roasted Eggplant Wrap

Hummus: 
1 1/2 Cup Garbanzo Beans (1 Can)
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoon Cilantro
1 Teaspoon Salt 
 
Put all ingredients into the food processor. Mix ingredients for a minute. 

Filling:
1 Eggplant
2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Dry Basil
1/2 Cup Chopped Black Olives
3 Tablespoon Sun Dried Tomatoes
1 Cup Spinach
4 Tortillas 

Pre-Heat oven 350F. Slice eggplant into thin slices. Place on a cooking sheet and cover with olive oil and basil. Roast eggplant for 30minutes. Spread 1 Tablespoon of hummus on tortillas. Next build your wrap by putting eggplant, olives, sun dried tomatoes, and spinach.


Enjoy!

~D