Quinoa Jambalaya

I love the this recipe and I love Jambalaya. I'm all about the spicy food and if you can make it into a healthy version of one of my favorites - I'm all over it. This totally hit the spot. I got this recipe from one of my favorite blogs He and She Eat Clean. They have tons of great clean eating recipes and really break down how to prep each week. You should check them out. One of my favorites. Enjoy this recipe. It's a good one. 

Ingredients:

Olive Oil (just to coat the pan)

1 Onion, chopped

2 Zucchini, chopped

2 Red Bell Peppers, chopped

2 Cloves of Garlic, minced

2 Chicken Sausage, sliced (we use Trader Joes)

1/2 cup of Dry Quinoa

1 cup of Chicken Broth (no salt or reduced sodium)

1 28 oz can of Diced Tomatoes (we used fire roasted)

1/2 lb of Shrimp, peeled & deveined

Sea Salt & Pepper

Directions:

1. Saute onion, zucchini, bell peppers, garlic, & sausage in a pan for 5 minutes (you will need a large pan!).

2. Add the quinoa & stir.  Cook 2 minutes.

3. Add broth & tomatoes & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add shrimp & cover to simmer again. Simmer for 5-10 minutes (or until the shrimp are cooked through).

5. Add sea salt & pepper to taste.

Optional Toppings: Green Onion

Makes 4 Servings

Macros (this is from Oxygen Magazine, yours will vary depending on the brands you use):

Calories: 400

Fat: 15 g

Carbs: 39 g

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 24 g

The Ultimate Reset Last 4 Days of Week 3 - FINAL RESULTS!

The last few days of The Ultimate Reset were kind of blur for me. I ended up getting sick and didn't have much of an appetite. Every morning consisted of having my morning fruit pate and taking care of my girls while laying around because I just didn't feel well. I was feeling better by Friday which was the last day of The Reset and I had a girls night out party to go to. They were making mexican food and I had planned to make the avocado and cucumber soup - Which sounds delish and is on this weeks menu - BUT, I ran out of time and ended up bringing my own dressing and having a salad with some of the fresh avocado's she had, some nuts, and my own dressing. It was GREAT! I didn't feel deprived at all. When you enjoy the food you are eating you don't feel bad. I LOVE this new lifestyle.

Some days I didn't get in my full three meals because I just wasn't feeling well and just wanted to lay in bed. But I did do my best and felt like getting the rest my body needed was more important. There was a few times I opted out for some Vegan Shakeology instead of eating just because I didn't have the energy to cook.

Salads were for lunch & I had the Quick Stir fry and Sweet Potato

& Even tried the Squash & Quinoa. It was a great last 4 days even though I was sick and my results were amazing. Totally blew me away because I had thought I only lost weight and didn't really see a difference in my body.

After Day 18 is where it kind of stunk and I was in bed. Until Friday Night I enjoyed myself and stayed ON TRACK!!!! LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE & EVERYTHING that went along with it. It has forever changed my life. 

I lost 11lbs and 6 inches. Went from a size 6 to a size 4 and gained a whole new learning experience in the kitchen. I now know how to cook healthy vegetarian and vegan meals that I enjoy. That in it's self is worth it. 

I'm excited to jump start into my next Journey with Les Mills Body Pump & Body Combat Hybrid.

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