Tuna Wrap

This is one of my go-to meals right now.  It's fast and super tasty and healthy for fat burning!  I've never tasted tuna like this...The curry powder really makes it.

Modified from this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise - I wonder how plain yogurt would taste instead?
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mix well and spoon onto lettuce wraps.  Divine.

Lime Fish Tacos! We eat these weekly!

Modified from this recipe.

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 teaspoons lime zest
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks

• Dressing:
• 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream
• 1/2 cup fresh salsa
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 teaspoons lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings:
• 1 package corn tortillas
• 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• Shredded green cabbage or lettuce
• 2 limes, cut in wedges

Directions

1. To make the marinade, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, lime zest, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl until blended. Place the tilapia in a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover, and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.  (I leave it on the counter for 20 minutes and grill it right away). 
2. To make the dressing, combine the sour cream and salsa in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder.  Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.
3. Preheat foreman grill. 
4. Grill fish pieces until easily flaked with a fork, about 7 minutes.
5. Lightly brown tortillas on pan on stove. 
6. Assemble tacos by placing fish pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage; drizzle with dressing. Eat open.

Let's Get Snacking

My favorite snacks...

Need snack ideas that are high in protein and will keep your energy up in the lull of the afternoon?  Here's what I grab.

-sliced apple with 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

-greek yogurt with sliced strawberries and raw almond pieces

-string cheese

-cottage cheese with grapes or bananas/strawberries

-carrott sticks and hummus

-frozen peas

-big glass of water!

Chocolate Dessert Shake

I don't know if this should really be called a dessert shake since it's really just a protein shake, good to have at any time of the day -- but it's sooo good, it's like having a chocolate milkshake.

-Big scoop of ice

-Big scoop of protein powder
-2 tbsp natural peanut butter
-Little stevia to sweeten
-2 tbsp cocoa powder
-1/2 banana1/2 cup milk
*Blend well

38 grams of protein!!  465 calories.  Delicious.