Ingredients
3 cups chopped carrot tops
3 cups chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 3/4 cups cooked bulgur wheat (I used chicken broth in the preparation as the cooking liquid)
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped green onion
1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
2 clove garlic, minced
1 packet stevia powder
Coarse sea salt, fresh ground pepper, garlic powder, to taste
Directions
1. Mix the carrot tops through green onion in a large bowl; whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, stevia, garlic, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a smaller bowl and pour over carrot top mixture evenly. Toss mixture gently, taste and add additional seasoning, if needed. Divide evenly between 6 bowls.
Estimated Nutrition Facts
**Please note that I could not find carrot tops in the recipe calculator so I had to sub with parsley; therefore this is as close as I could get for a nutrition estimate
6 Servings
**3 WW Pts Plus (estimated, see above note)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130.2
Total Fat 5.1 g
Saturated Fat 0.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.4 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 53.6 mg
Potassium 401.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 19.4 g
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 3.5 g
Eat. Live. Be. for a better 2011
This week’s “Eat. Live. Be.” topic is, our biggest challenges and how we are tackling them.
One of my challenges is losing the last 5 to 7 lbs. Once I hit 32 and apparently celebrated without much moderation I gained about that amount and haven’t been able to get it off and keep it off.
How am I tackling this? One way is that I joined the weight watcher meetings on Tuesdays at work. The only problem now is that the program ended so now I’m trying to start up a diet group where we still weigh in once a week and discuss a topic. In fact, I suggested we might discuss the same topics as we do here every Monday!
Another way is to work out as much as possible; which also happens to be one of my challenges.
My second challenge is finding time to work out now that I have a toddler on top of working full time. I used to work out before work, going for a quick jog; I would go to the gym at lunch to do weights and then occasionally, the trifecta, power yoga after work. Not so much any more…I still do the workouts at lunch and I try to pack as much into those as I can. I was doing my power yoga on Saturday and Tuesday night but now that I’ve injured my shoulder a bit I have to cut back on that for a while. At this point I can only do my best. I fit it in where I can and just have to not care that I go back to work with my hair not as in place as before I went to lunch. My motto for the working out is stolen from Nike. “Just do it.” I don’t make any excuses. Period.
Another way I’m tackling my challenges is to always be learning. I read articles, and talk to people to see what they are doing. I learn as much as I can about food and exercise, farming and nutrition. I seek out new, creative and fun ways to work out. I think I’ve come a long way, but I think of myself as a student. There will always be more to know.
Over all, I’ve come to the realization that I also need to be accepting of myself. This does NOT mean I am giving up, this means I’m simply going to be nicer to myself in the mean time. I work hard and I can definitely say I am doing my best. I may not ever be as lean as I would like to be but I will not give up on being as healthy as I can.Ingredients
I love that you don't try to make any excuses. You're just trying to find a way to get it done. I have a feeling you're going to succeed with your challenge and learn so much from it too.
I couldn't agree more! Doing your best is all you can really do. Sometimes your body holds on to weight for all different reasons and sometimes none of those reasons are the foods you eat or the amount of exercise you do.
First, the salad sounds amazing! While regular tabbouleh is just alright to me, the additons of cilantro, carrots and feta (and lack of mint)would make it so much more my taste.
And as far as the working out, I find your dedication very ispiring. And I think accepting yourself, knowing you are doing your best- taking care of your body through eating well and lots of exercise- is really the greatest thing.
That tabbouleh looks delicious; I've been meaning to make some for awhile, and this is just added motivation.
And I'm with you on the working out – I've got the best of intentions, but I'm afraid I just don't ever get around to it. Life is getting in the way of all my hobbies.
Mmm, feta cheese on top of this salad sounds like perfect to me.
I find that a little kindness to myself goes a long way too. As long as I can acknowledge that I'm doing my very best, I have to accept that whatever state my body is in, must be the best it can be too right now.
Lovely salad! It looks delicious. And I love how you are tackling your challenges. Way to go!
I think we've all gotten into the habit (or at least I have!) of thinking that working out is all or nothing. If I can't go to the gym for a full hour, I think it's not worth going. Which is SO NOT TRUE. Every little bit counts! And yes, I really need to be nicer to myself as well. Definitely a low point for me. Thanks for the inspiration Dawn!
Oh and I linked you up on my site. Somehow it didn't go through before…
Your post really made me think, I am still trying to lose a some of pregnancy weight and a few pounds that I had from before. Having a toddler means time is very limited but I like the 'Just do it' approach, thank you for sharing your thoughts. By the way, the salad looks really yummy!
I've often received carrots in my CSA with gorgeous carrot tops and never knew what to do with them. Now I do! Wonderful dish!
Kristi