Veggie Toast w/ Avocado & Feta Mash

Recipe here: http://bit.ly/10BLSd5

Thursday Motivation. Whether you’re going for a run, hitting the gym, doing a class, or even just going for a walk - try to move and get exercise for at least 30 minutes a day.

xoxo,

TSV

Tuesday Recipe: Stuffed Grilled Peppers With Brown Rice, Garlic, Onion, Grated Romano Cheese, Basil, Roasted Grape Tomatoes & Topped With Fresh Mozzarella.

Vegan option: skip the cheese, consider using avocado or a vegan mozzarella

Happy cooking!

TSV

We found this awesome visual of skinny alfredo sauce on the blog http://pantopaper.wordpress.com/

We love the idea of skinny alfredo sauce! We’d try ours with Barilla Plus pasta as it’s packed with protein, fiber, and ALA-Omega 3. Yum!

Try adding cucumber to your next salad, sandwich, or wrap!

Two Sexy Veggies is back!

We’ve been MIA (work duties…no fun). But we’re back! Here’s a list of our favorite vegan/veggie sources of protein. Try to incorporate a few in to your diet and notice your energy level boost!

xoxo, tsv

Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. today

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” -MLK

Sugar-free Strawberry Coconut Butter

Holy Sh*t This Looks Good…

A word about coconut from our sponsor:

Coconut is one of THE most healing foods for the thyroid. Its medium-chain saturated fats can potentially boost the production and conversion of thyroid hormones in those of us with sluggish metabolisms. Coconut fat is also particularly excellent for anyone with digestive ailments. It’s antibacterial and antimicrobial, and since MCTs don’t require bile from the gallbladder to be digested, they can be sent directly to the liver and burned for energy instead of being stored as fat. In sum, this is GOOD for you! Source

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut butter (or 3 cups unsweetened shredded coconut*)
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh (or thawed frozen) strawberries
• 1 to 2 packets stevia (preferably NuNaturals)
• Big pinch of sea salt

Instructions here

in good health,

tsv

New Years Vegan Recipes from PETA

If you happen to be hosting some friends at your house for New Years Eve why not throw in some healthy and delicious vegan or vegetarian appetizers? (See if your friends even notice!) Here’s one from PETA’s site:

Soy Chicken Taquitos

What you need:

1 lb. vegetarian chicken, torn into small pieces
3 Tbsp. canola oil, plus additional oil for frying the taquitos
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium Anaheim peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. oregano
2 cups faux chicken broth or vegetable broth
Salt, to taste
18 to 24 corn tortillas

Click here for instructions &  more vegan New Years recipes!

xoxo, tsv

Fresh Caprese Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
-1/2C quinoa
-8 oz fresh mozerella
-1 carton grape tomatoes, halved
-fresh basil
-2T olive oil
-salt & pepper

Method
1.In a medium sized pan, bring 1C water and 1/2C quinoa to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer on LOW until all of the water is absorbed. This should take anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes. *Cooking your quinoa on low is extremely important. If you let it simmer on a hotter flame, the water will absorb too quickly and the quinoa will turn out hard!

2. Cool the cooked quinoa in the refrigerator for at least an hour before preparing the salad.

3. To prepare the salad, slice grape tomatoes in half [hot dog way] and cut the block of fresh mozzarella into bite size pieces. Mix together. Then, add the chopped basil and cooked quinoa and give the salad a toss. Next, drizzle on the olive oil and season with a little salt/pepper (to taste). Give your salad a final toss and serve  cool or at room temperature.

Thank you Fit Foodie Finds for this recipe! Take a look at the other 9 recipes she has for quinoa here: http://www.fitfoodiefinds.com/2011/06/fresh-caprese-quinoa-salad.html

xoxo,

tsv

Quote of the day :)

If you are looking for the perfect handmade holiday gift we have you covered!  You can’t go wrong with gingerbread cookies in a jar. They are a cinch to make and cost efficient too! They are the perfect present for co-workers, teachers, and friends. Happy Holiday xo

These tasty bites require no baking!! How easy is that? Enjoy this quick and easy recipe and Happy Holiday xo

1 c. oatmeal, 1/2 c. peanut butter, 1/3 c. honey, 1 c. coconut flakes, 1/2 c. ground flaxseed, 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips, 1 tsp. vanilla

Vegan Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• a dash of black salt

• ¼ tsp onion powder

• ¼ tsp garlic powder

• ¼ cup hummus

• 6 small red potato

• a dash of paprika

• a dash of hot sauce (optional)

• ¼ tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

Boil potatoes until fork-tender, then let cool completely. Meanwhile, mix hummus, mustard, garlic and onion together, plus a pinch of black salt, stirring to combine. (Add hot sauce here if you prefer a spicy deviled egg). Taste, adding more Dijon or black salt to taste, then set aside. Once potatoes cool, slice in half long-ways and use a little spoon or melon baller to scoop out a small circle of the potato flesh (this is your “egg”). Spoon hummus mixture into the hole and garnish with paprika or smoked paprika.

You’ll be a hit at your next holiday potluck!

xoxo, tsv