Insanity Max:30 Week 1: Vegan Meal Plan

The meal planning system with Insanity Max:30 is BRILLIANT!!  It is laid out in an easy to read and apply manner.   In ordered to follow it perfectly you will have to purchase Beachbody's portion controlled containers that first made an appearance in The 21 Day Fix. Please don't look at this is just "another expense."  These containers have changed the entire way I prepare food for the BEST!  I remember first looking at the containers and being annoyed at how long I have gone with the misperception of what an actual portion size is (KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!!!).


I happen to fall in the < 150lb category and because I follow a plant based diet I have replaced my protein container with gorbanzo beans a few times throughout the week.  It does narrow my protein options BUT I just cannot get down with tempeh just yet :( (YUCK)

Portion control is key to nutrition....I am a work in progress :)

For help with meal planning or reaching your health and fitness goals message me at www.facebook.com/fueledandfiredup.

Stay Fueled and Fired up,

Diana 

Fueled: Vegan Escarole and Beans

With about three inches of snow on the ground and an estimated 20+ more to come I was in the mood for some comfort food.  I made this recipe a couple weeks ago, shared it in a challenge group and knew it would hit the spot.  I can tell you that this was the fastest "soup" I have ever put together that still had wonderful flavor.

Ingredients:

- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic ( 2 more wouldn't have hurt)
- 1lb. escarole (exactly one head for me)
- Salt
- 4c low sodium vegetable broth
- 1- 15 oz. can cannelloni beans , rinsed and drained.
- Red pepper flakes

Preparation:

In a large pot, heat garlic in olive oil, about 15 sec. Add escarole and sauté for about two minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Add the broth and beans. Cover and simmer until beans are warmed through. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.

Serve with crusty bread or for a carb friendly meal eat alone.

You can also add 8 oz of sauteed cremini mushrooms for a non-tradition spin to add great flavor and texture. 

This recipe is modified from a recipe I saw on Everyday Italian by Giada De Laurentiis who.....is tied with Jennifer Nettles for my all time biggest girl crush.

The original calls for a Parmesan cheese rind and chicken broth.

For those of you in the path of this eastern winter storm...stay warm, safe and fueled :)