Good FRIDAY morning to you.
It has been a full and productive week for this mama and I am heading into the weekend with a full heart.
Here is some smoothie recipe inspiration that won over my daughter’s little heart so I thought I would share.
I added a handful of mixed greens, handful of kale, water, melon, frozen banana, avocado, hemp seeds, chia seeds, bees pollen and ginger to the blender. Blend on high for about 2 minutes and this creamy perfection made a perfect share-able breakfast for two {orrr….I guess three!}.
I am always mindful of including lots of healthy fat in our meals but this is especially important through pregnancy for the development of the babe and health of the mom. Avocado, hemp seeds and chia seeds are all great sources that include easy to digest protein and other minerals.
My crockpot has been a rockstar over the last couple weeks and this is a recipe that was requested by a lot of you. So here it is, a CURRIED SWEET POTATO & LENTIL STEW.
As per most of my recipes, I used what I had on hand in my kitchen so feel free to substitute for any veg you might have hanging out in your fridge. This made a large batch that lasted a couple of days and I froze some to use a bit later when I need a quick meal.
Curried Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew
Ingredients:
- 3 sweet potatoes
- 2 cups of lentils {I used french lentils}
- 2 carrots
- 3 celery
- handful of green beans
- onion
- 2 cups of water or broth
- 4 cloves of garlic
- sea salt + black pepper
- 1 Tsp. turmeric
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder mix
Method:
- Portion out lentils in a glass jar or bowl and cover with water. Let sit overnight.
- In the AM rinse your lentils really well in a strainer with water and set aside.
- Wash, peel and chop veggies and lay in the slow cooker pot. Note: this could obviously be done the night before too to save more time in the AM.
- Add your lentils, spices and garlic. Stir if desired.
- Add 2 cups of water or broth.
- Start slow cooker. Low for 4-6 hours is enough to cook all the veggies and lentils perfectly.
I served ours with some greek yogurt and fresh parsley which was fabulous and fresh but in hindsight, adding some coconut milk would have been DEVINE.
I am looking forward to a little R + R with my babe and husband this weekend. I’ve decided the goal is to…
Have a fantastic weekend!
PS. I have officially stopped taking on new clients as I prepare for baby #2 and a bit of a maternity leave. I have started a wait list for new clients when I return in 2015 but for past clients, you will still be able to reach me and access a tune up session whenever you need.
