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May
A full day of eats for you guys – hooray!
Greek yogurt + berries + Purely Elizabeth granola + hemp/chia seeds. Lottsaa cinnamon dumped on afterwards.
A Go Raw live apricot bar. They’re starting to grow on me – I wasn’t a big fan at first. But honestly, they are very easy to recreate yourself – which I’m planning to do soon!
My packed lunches this week have been looking a little something like this –
A toasted mini pita from Whole Foods (if you toast them until crispy, they slice perfectly open! It’s perfect for that crunchy texture without feeling like you just ate 10 loaves of bread) + Hilarys Eat Well black rice burger + clover sprouts + pineapple salsa. And baby carrots + Trader Joe’s 3 layer hummus on the side.
Seriously though…everything holds up in that pita perfectly.
Afternoon Snack.A cara cara orange. So good and refreshing!!
A Trader Joe’s chili chicken lime burger + avocado + goat cheese + sauteed zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers.
Always ending my day with a little dark chocolate. Bonus points for the hazelnuts.
Since I don’t post as many dinners on Instagram, here’s a look at a few more dinners collected over the past week or so –
Tempeh and vegetable stir-fry with Trader Joe’s Mango Chutney.
Leftovers…more of the same. Special guest overlooking all the leftover goodies!
Another tempeh stir-fry with Trader Joe’s Island Soyaki.
Thanks to Jenn for another great WIAW roundup!
Spring is truly in the air – and I’m ready for it. And it’s about time for some spring produce – which hallelujah thank goodness that asparagus (one of my favorite vegetables) is finally not 43095 dollars in the grocery store anymore!
P.S. I’m totally counting down the days to this Strawberry Festival here in Charleston, SC. I mean, really, a festival made for me and my favorite berry? They shouldn’t have. 
Although I roast vegetables all year round, I definitely associate it more with winter because come spring & summer, I like it bright, light, and colorful. With warmer weather on the horizon and the first day of Spring right around the corner, I’m hopping back on the fresh salad train! Citrus, bright greens, fresh berries…the works. Oh kale yeahhhh!
Around the same time last year, I was really into eating a combination of edamame and spring peas…like everyday. It just made for the perfect texture, between the heartiness of edamame and the sweetness of the peas – I tossed it in some lemon juice for a light citrus punch! I even made this edamame and pea basil hummus dip which is still a go-to of mine to bring to weekend get togethers.
Some things never change, but I’m thinking fava beans are the new edamame. Like, fava beans are the new black. Or pink. Or whatever your favorite color is. I make terrible analogies..guess you’ll just have to get used it.
From a nutrition perspective, per one cup, fava beans contain around 13 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of sugar (based off Trader Joe’s shelled frozen fava beans, unsalted) – making it a pretty nice source of plant-based protein.
This salad is like spring on a plate. A combination of my favorite spring produce – asparagus, fava beans, and strawberries tossed in a light citrus mint dressing. It makes a great addition to your dinner entrees, but works perfectly as a lunch option to pack to work as well. And with the upcoming Easter celebrations coming up, this is a nice nutritious side dish to bring to those potlucks. There’s 100% chance that you’ll be the talk of the party if you bring this (and not just how you gave up Netflix for lent)…..but really, you can thank me later. 😉
This week was a crazy busy one for me – but hello, we made it to Friday!
And the weather was perfect. King Street was hoppin’ – lots of people are in town for Spring Break and what not – I’m sure it was nice to be welcomed with 70 degree weather and sunshine!
Just another weekly favorites roundup around here today. Catch you back here Sunday!
1) These dried figs. Nature’s candy…but really. They are the perfect naturally sweet snack to nosh on when you need a pick me up. My mom still sends care packages like I’m still in college…and I still love getting them! Pretty sure she buys these in bulk at Costco – but Trader Joe’s has a great selection too, as well as the bulk bins at Whole Foods.
2) I bought a new interval timer for workouts – via Amazon (2-day shipping, what up..!) I’ve been primarily doing a lot of circuits and cross training tabata workouts these days, so I wanted something that wasn’t just a timer on my iPhone. I love it so far – very user friendly!
3) Fridays at work be all like…….this. Trust me, I get productive too but #friyay means taking a little mental break here and there!
4) This fig agave tea via Persimmon Cafe. Do you see those fig pieces though? Ugh. Dreamboat. And where else can you do your laundry and eat a damn good sandwich at the same time? Only at Persimmons.
5) This combination for breakfast – the Whole Foods 365 Protein and Fiber cereal with cashew milk and berries. Lotssaa protein and fiber for breakfast = productive morning. (plus 403430 cups of coffee.)
6) This video of Kanye West dancing to the Rugrats theme. LOL.
7) Swooning over new spring sandals. I’m ready for sandal season!
8) In honor of Chipotle opening on King Street and 2 minutes from my work office….15 Signs Guac is my life via Buzzfeed. (I always get extra guac)
9) Taking parfait breaks during a lunch break at Whisk. I love their cute little shop set-up – it’s perfect to pop in for a juice or smoothie on a beautiful day!
10) Just doing a little soul searching eating the right way via Sugar Bakeshop. I was here buying cupcakes for my boss’s birthday – but doesn’t that mean I get one too? #lemon #carbzzz
11) Treated my self to some candles this week over at Candlefish. Is this not the most adorable library of candles you’ve ever seen in your life?
Throwback this week –
This Bill Murray sighting literally across my office. I know, it’s casual and I have a super creepy stalker picture to prove it. But do you really live in Charleston if you don’t have a creepy stalker picture of Bill Murray to prove it? #everyonegoestoCVS
So if tomorrow is What I Ate Wednesday, can today be What I bought Tuesday?
I did a super small grocery haul the other day and thought it would be fun to take you through the post two hours after I got home with my groceries. This was just a fill in grocery trip – I still had plenty of items leftover from my past like five hauls…story of my life. My typical hauls sometimes feel like I’m buying for a family of four….#traderjoesprobs #foodieprobs. But really, if Trader Joe’s did propose right now I would say yes and proceed to buy all the hummus.
So here we go – in all its raw, nighttime kitchen glory!
Hopped into Whole Foods to restock these infamous Rudi’s Organic Spelt English muffins you see here all the time, sesame ginger dressing, raspberries and limes. Got sidetracked with the Engine 2 Plant Strong cereal because it was on sale. I’ve never been a cereal kind of breakfast person – even as a kid. But I love Engine 2 products so I decided to add it into my basket. And a Whole Foods roasted vegetable mini pizza…a freezer staple just in case. And damn that packaging on that boxed water – gets me every time!
Ran into my friend Lanie at Trader Joe’s and I told her about some of my favorite TJ items – including these chicken chili lime burgers – which I proceeded to buy since it’s been a while! I’ve been eating them for lunch this week. And a few other essentials..lemons, tempeh, ya know.
And while I was putting everything away and began to prepare a few things for the week, I snuck in a few bites of cowboy caviar. Seriously, no chips needed! (praise hand emoji).
Then I proceeded to roast some asparagus and brussels sprouts for the week. I tossed it with Trader Joe’s balsalmic vinegar, garlic powder, and coconut oil spray. (25 minutes for brussels and 10 minutes or so for asparagus at 400F!)
And while I was cooking up some chicken chili lime burgers….I broke this bad boy open. Verdict? Super hearty. I liked it because a) it’s low in sugar (1 gram) and has 7 grams of protein + 6 grams fiver per serving b) it’s chocked full of good stuff and nothing funky c) those BERRIES. You can find an ingredient list here.
And when everything was finally done roasting….
I finally sat down for dinner! Trader Joe’s chicken chili lime burger with cowboy caviar + asparagus + organic superfood quinoa pilaf leftover from the night before.
Catch you back here tomorrow for What I Ate Wednesday!
Also known as the longest blog post title to ever hit your computer/ Iphone screen. Sorry bout it. 
I love the idea of frittatas and baked egg dishes because:
A) I can make a batch at the beginning of busier weeks and have enough to last for a few grab and go meals. Or just dinner in 30 minutes.
B) I can use up all those vegetables leftover in my fridge. What up almost ripe grape tomatoes!
C) It works for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – all meals really because it’s pretty snack friendly too!
D) It’s super budget friendly and versatile. I mean, eggs + vegetables. Should already be essentials in your pantry.
Frittata recipes are usually made with a skillet on a stovetop – then transferred to a broiler in the oven to finish. But this is a version I’ve been doing lately for busy weeks because it takes even less effort (and dishes). Throw all your veggies and fixing’s into an oven safe casserole dish, add your eggs + spices, and you’ve got a meal in 30 minutes. I love pairing it with avocado and a side salad to make it a complete meal. As far as seasonings goes, I love adding Trader Joe’s 21 season salute and extra garlic powder. Long weeks happens, my friends. But eggs are forever the lifesaver!
