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Spinach, Ham, Pesto Sandwich

1/21/2018

I'm a big fan of hot sandwiches and especially when there is
an abundance of flavors like this monster has to offer. And if you think you need something fancy to cook these toasty
sandwiches, you're wrong. All you need is a George Foreman
or a panini maker, and who doesn't have one of those?

The rest is easy as pie, so give this sensational sandwich a try!

The Culprits

Rye Bread
Ham
Mozzarella Cheese
Spinach (Frozen)
Pesto

Steps

1) Mix the pesto and spinach together. I used frozen spinach because it's already reduced down and easy to mix. If you have fresh spinach, no problem; just chop it and sauté it up a little so it's not chunky or thick.

2) Cut slices of ham and slab those suckers on the rye bread.

3) Slather on the pesto/spinach mixture and top with the fresh mozzarella.

4) Put the sandwich together and put in a panini maker or George Foreman. Press from about 2-minutes or until some char is on the bread. Take out, slice in half, and enjoy this savory sandwich.

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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

1/21/2018

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The Culprits

The only ingredients you need are chocolate protein powder, natural peanut butter, plain oatmeal, semi-sweet chocolate chips, cinnamon, and flax seed is optional.

First step is to mix together some oatmeal, chocolate chips, cinnamon, and flax seed if you choose so. How much? I don't know, I just judge by eye. Usually I put in 3 scoops of protein, around a cup of oatmeal, lots of cinnamon, and a good mixture of chocolate chips so it all looks even.

Then I plump on the PB! I freakin' love PB, so I put in a lot. Basically start by putttig in some PB in the mixture and stir around, you'll be able to tell whether you need more or less. You have enough PB when all the other ingredients are sticking together and not lagging off in the corner like a food loner. Get all those ingredients together like a big party!

Next all you do is form little meat ball sized balls. As big or small as your little heart desires. After you roll them I highly recommend putting them in the freezer or the fridge for about 20 minutes. Why these shenanigans you ask?  I just think they are much better when chilled a little bit, but they're still pretty dang good at room temp.

This picture doesn't quite do these PB protein balls justice, so your just gonna need to try them for yourself. From that mixture I rolled out about 20 balls. Don't know the exact nutrtional info on each ball but here's my guess.

1 Ball= 105 Cal
             6g F
             8g P
             5g C

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Eggs In A Hole

1/13/2018

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Here's a great recipe that literally takes 5-minutes to make. So no excuses!

The Culprits

1/2 - Bell Pepper
2-3 - Eggs
1-2oz - Mozzarella or Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps

1) Cut 2-3 thick slices from the Bell Pepper

2) Place sliced Peppers on griddle or pan to cook for 30-60 seconds each side

3) Crack an egg in each Pepper

4) Place slices of Cheese on top of egg

5) Cook until egg is done

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Stuffed Peppers

1/11/2018

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Introducing Stuffed Peppers! These bad boys are not only nutritious, but they are damn delicious. While you might think they look kinda tough to make, they aren't. It's only 6 ingredients, and takes about 20-30 minutes to make, and most of that time is spent impatiently waiting to for the oven timer to go off so you can dive into one of these.

Ingredients

3 - Whole Peppers (any color you like)
1lb - 90% Lean Ground Beef (or any meat you like)
1 - Onion
4oz - Mozzarella Cheese
Pasta Sauce (prefer garlic and herb, but whatever floats your boat)
Garlic

Directions

Chop the onions, and if using whole garlic cloves - chop them as well.
Heat a pan - throw in onions, garlic, and ground beef. (If using garlic powder, throw in now). Cook for 3-5 minutes, you don't need to cook the meat all the way through.
While that mixture is cooking, cut your peppers in half (vertically). Clean and stem out the insides.
Take your beef, onion, garlic mixture and scoop into the peppers. Don't be shy, fill those suckers up!
Cover each pepper with pasta sauce. Again use whatever amount floats your boat. I edge on the side of less, and add more later if need be.
Top off each pepper with fresh mozzarella
Cook at 375 Degrees for between 15-20. Or just look to see when the cheese gets all melty and gooey!
Grab a knife, fork, and napkin and dig in!

Nutritional Facts - For 1 of these monsters

Protein - 31 grams
Fat - 18 grams
Carbs - 24 grams
Calories - ~ 380 Calories

Conclusion
This recipe is pretty open ended, so use whatever other ingredients you like. I've used this with chicken and ground turkey instead of beef. I've also thrown in mushrooms, rice, and carrots into the mix. But overall these Stuffed Peppers pack a pretty good nutritional punch, are easy to make, and tasty. So give them a try today, and Go Get 'Em!

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