Spicy Pineapple Tofu

Hey Guys!  

So just wanted to share with you my fabulous Vegetarian pre-gym lunch from last week!  It was the perfect blend of carbohydrates and protein to get me through my workout after a long afternoon of classes.  So you're probably wondering what this is?

Spicy pineapple tofu with spinach, feta and quinoa... YUM!

I started off by frying up some tofu with some spicy pineapple marinade and only a drop of olive oil.

I also boiled some spinach and heated up some quinoa that I had pre-made earlier that week in a larger batch.  After it was all done, I combined all ingredients in a bowl with a sprinkle of feta and some extra slices of fresh pineapple. 

It's always a great accomplished feeling when you create something marvelous of your own by accident!

By the way, tofu is a great meat substitute that absorbs any flavor that is added to it.  You can even add buffalo sauce and make a great spicy buffalo tofu salad!

But that's for another time!

Hope you give it a try!

Roasted Chickpeas

So recently I was browsing through my new Pinterest application on my phone and came across a recipe for roasted chickpeas!  Chickpeas are high in fiber and contain a little bit of protein.  Everyone loves a salty snack once in while and its great to have a recipe just in case those cravings kick in!  I believe in clean eating, so instead of hitting the chips, get your roast on!
The prep time is about 5 minutes and they take about 45 minutes to cook.

Cant wait to give em a try!!

P.S. If you do not have a Pinterest account yet, you need to get one!

Here is the website link: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-chickpeas/

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt (optional)
• garlic salt (optional)
• cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
2. Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, and season to taste with salt, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.

Nutritional Information 

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 161 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg

Where do you get your PROTEIN?!?!

Hey Bloggers!  This is a website I came across pointing out some great vegetarian protein sources to support those heavy training sessions!
Here is the link if you want to check it out yourself http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/tp/protein.htm

So here are some of the things on the list:
   *Quinoa (Live on this stuff!)
   *Beans, Lentils and Legumes
   *Tofu and Soy (This stuff will soak up the flavor of anything you put it in)
   *Meat substitutes (All made from delicious veggies) 
   *NUTS (The fats are great for your heart)
   *Protein Supplements (Shakes and Powders, add fruit for a treat)

See!  The most common question people ask me when I tell them I am vegetarian is "Where do you get you're protein?  Believe me, I get my protein from all these great sources every day!

Have you guys tried any of these foods?
LET ME KNOW!