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- Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas
  
  Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
  
  Feb 25th
  
  Need mealtime inspiration? Try these healthy quesadillas that are super easy because they partially involve your slow cooker. Who doesn’t love less work? This girl.
  
  Begin like so.
  
  Bag of sweet potatoes. This baby is a 3lb-er.
  
  Rinse and scrub potatoes and pop them into slow cooker. Do not dry them, pierce them or add any other liquid. Simply leave whatever residual water that is left from washing and cover with its lid.
  
  Set it on low for 6 hours. Do not be tempted to lift the lid. Let the steam and natural juices work their magic.
  
  After 6 hours, these are perfectly tender and can be peeled with ease. Bam.
  
  Gather up the rest of your ingredients.
  
  Spinach and corn.
  
  Couple packages of tortillas.
  
  Chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin.
  
  Cheese, of course.
  
  Pile sweet potato into food processor. Add seasonings. Pulse a few times to incorporate.
  
  Scrape sides. Add corn. Pulse a couple more times.
  
  Grab a plate and layer it up.
  
  Top it.
  
  Crisp it up on your pan.
  
  Flip. Cut.
  
  Serve.
  
  Add 1001 condiments if you feel the need.
  
  INGREDIENTS:
  1- 3lb. bag Sweet Potatoes
  1 tablespoon Cumin
  1 tablespoons Chili Powder
  2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  1 teaspoon Salt
  1-2 cups Frozen Corn (thawed)
  1 package Baby Organic Spinach
  2 packages Soft Tortillas of choice (but you are using whole grain right??)
  1 package Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  cooking spray
  DIRECTIONS:
  1. Wash sweet potatoes. Place in slow cooker, cover and set on low for 6 hours.
  2. Step away from the kitchen. Go to work, do laundry, or go to the movies. Don’t worry, your sweet potatoes will be done and ready for you when you return for the quesadilla process. Trust!
  3. Peel your perfectly cooked sweet potatoes and place in food processor. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and salt. Pulse a few times to break up the big chunks and incorporate seasonings.
  4. Scrape down sides. Add corn. Pulse a couple of more times.
  5. Build your quesadilla. Spread sweet potato mixture onto 1 tortilla; cover with spinach leaves and cheese. Cover with another tortilla.
  6. Spray a pan with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Cook quesadilla on the hot pan until cheese is melted and slightly crispy. 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining quesadillas. Slice into wedges and serve.
  
  Posted in Meatless mealtime | Tagged spinach, sweet potato, tortilla, vegetarian
- 10 Healthy Grab-N-Go Trader Joe’s Snacks
  
  Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
  
  Feb 13th
  
  So do you remember when I posted about 10 healthy snack packages from Walmart and also snack options from Target?
  
  I found it fitting to include Trader Joe’s of course. After all, it is my go-to spot.
  
  1) Apple + Mango Fruit Bar
  
  Although there are four fruit bar flavors, I chose to profile the Apple and Mango. Tis my fave.
  
  And check out the ingredients. All 2 of them. Yes that matters. Should be two. Apple and Mango. And for $1.00? all around winner.
  
  2) Fruit Bar with Flax & Chia Seeds
  
  For those that want to step up their health game we have the fruit bar except for this time it is laced with chia and flax.
  
  Another fantastic nutrition profile. Also, like the Apple + Mango Bar above, only a buck.
  
  3) Roasted Seaweed Snack
  
  Okay you have probably seen these around. If you have already tried them and didn’t like them, I highly suggest you give it another shot. These are completely vegan, because seaweed is a “sea vegetable”, and a super source of iodine. Also only a $1.00.
  
  4) Inner Peas
  
  Ive always been a fan of these. Either straight from the bag, or tossed on a salad for crunch. It all works.
  
  And really…it’s just peas. Go ahead, eat the whole bag. Not judging.
  
  5) Just Mango Slices
  
  Just Mango Slices. Sometimes dried fruits have a bunch of added sugars. But these babies are, yup…Just Mango. A good alternative to the real thing.
  
  Great nutrition profile as well.
  
  6) Roasted & Salted Pistachios
  
  Pistachios. I push these on people. A lot. High Fiber, Plant protein. And only with a touch of salt.
  
  7) Roasted Plantain Chips
  
  Might be my favorite TJ’s snack so far. I dip these in almond butter or guacamole and I feel like I’ve died and gone to plantain heaven. And these are under $2. Seriously. Try them.
  
  8) Inner Bean
  
  Yes, these look strangely familiar and that’s because they are Inner Peas’ long lost cousin. Big difference is that these babies are made with black beans instead of peas. For $1.50? Definitely worth a toss into your cart. Tired of your carrots and hummus? Try these dippers instead.
  
  9) Cold Pressed Juice
  
  Okay green juices are all the rage, don’t you know??? This product is cold pressed and what that basically means is that when it is processed, there is no heat generated therefore leaving all of the awesome plant enzymes intact and ready for you! These things are $5, which may seem hefty but when is the last time you bought a cold pressed juice for that price?
  
  And for those that just can’t do the green juices? There are two other Cold-Pressed options: Red and Yellow Juices that have a little less punch.
  
  10) Seasoned Kale Chips
  
  Have you made kale chips at home? Not hard, but slightly time-consuming. These things are so good and when you are in a pinch for time, a great alternative. And for the bargain price of $4.00. I have seen some stores sell the same-sized pouch for $8.
  
  Happy Shopping!
  
  What would you add to this list??
  
  Posted in Random stuff, Snacks | Tagged chia, kale, Snacks
- 3 C’s Smoothie- (chocolate, chia, and coffee)
  
  Posted at 9:12 pm by myfoodiecall
  
  Feb 5th
  
  My go-to midmorning pick me up has been none other than this 3 C’s smoothie.
  
  The three C’s being: Chocolate, Chia, and Coffee. In smoothie form. Go me.
  
  For breakfast? For snack?? your call. This is my midmorning, post oatmeal, snack.
  
  Back to my drink. In typical My Foodie Call fashion, I had to amp up the health a tad by adding banana, and of course chia seeds. Seeds of energy. One of my top ten staples. This recipe also has this fantastic cold brew concentrate from Trader Joes that I discovered last summer. So, so good I was afraid that it was strictly a summer thing and would have to stockpile dozens of bottles in my garage but after speaking with management, it was confirmed it was here to stay. No hoarding necessary.
  
  For sure one of my favorite Trader Joes products. When using it for ice coffee, you mix it 2 parts water to 1 part coffee concentrate.
  
  And yes I realize that it is in fact, still winter and most people are craving warm, comforting drinks like chai’s and lattes. Not this cat. I have been craving cold and sweet lately. And although this drink is more of a “summer-y” one, it totally works for me midmorning. Maybe it’s the lack of sunshine that leaves me wanting to hibernate with sugar. Regardless, this is less evil than a pint of ice cream at 9:00 AM. Especially when I need a boost and my 6:00 AM coffee has worn off.
  
  The ingredients
  
  3 C’s Smoothie
  
  8 oz Trader Joe’s chocolate soy milk
  1-2 oz Trader Joe’s cold-brew coffee concentrate
  1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  1-2 Tbsp honey
  1 ripe banana (Usually I use a banana a lot more ripe than the one in the picture, but this was all I had on hand)
  1-2 tsps chia seeds
  large handful of ice
  
  Blend it all up and you’re in business.
  
  Can’t wait for 9:00 AM tomorrow.
  
  Posted in Breakfast, Snacks | Tagged banana
- Ginger Tilapia with Veggies
  
  Posted at 8:00 pm by myfoodiecall
  
  Feb 2nd
  
  Hey all! Here is an easy fish recipe for the family. Who doesn’t love their own little foiled fish packet? One for each family member. Assuming your family has 5 people in it. :). This recipe is done with Tilapia. Do you do Tilapia? A good starter fish for the family that wants to cut down on meat. The good thing about Tilapia is that it is pretty mild so it is usually accepted by even the most finicky-fish nay-sayers. It also packs loads of protein into your diet while maintaining a low-fat profile. Sweet.
  
  A certain kid always wants extra fish. Any guesses as to whose packet this may be?
  
  Whisk up your sauce.
  
  Add your veggies to one of your foil pieces.
  
  Add one of your tilapia filets on top of your veggies.
  
  Add your sauce. Cook those babies up.
  
  Dinner is done.
  
  Ginger Tilapia with Carrots and Green Beans
  
  Sauce
  
  1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  4 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  1 teaspoons dry coriander
  juice of 2 limes
  2 teaspoons sesame oil
  
  For the foil packet
  
  2 bell peppers of choice (cut into 2 inch strips)
  
  8 ounces green beans (cut into 2 inch strips)
  
  3 medium carrots (cut into matchsticks)
  
  4 tilapia fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  
  salt and pepper (to taste)
  
  5- 8×8 inch cut foil pieces
  
  Directions
  
  1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  
  2) Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  3) On each aluminum foil piece, add 1/5 of vegetables. Place one fish fillet on top. Then add sauce, then salt and pepper (to taste.)
  4)Wrap into a tight packet. Place each packet on baking sheet and pop into the oven for 20-25 minutes.
  
  An easy, healthy meal.
  
  Posted in Meatless mealtime | Tagged carrots, red peppers, tilapia
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