Kale, Herb & Avocado Couscous Salad!

Hey Everyone!

Looks like St. Patrick's Day food but REALLLLLY good! haha

Happy Meatless Monday! I hope you all stuck with the plan today and are planning on trying something new tomorrow for TRY NEW TUESDAY!!! Joe keeps complaining that I am not filling him up every night so I have been trying to make more fibrous foods to keep him full! I also am working on making kale more tasty and this recipe is delicious and boyfriend approved! I hope you all enjoy it and continue on your week 1 plan! xxxCourt

6 Servings (About 1 Cup) - 218 Calories & 6 WW PointsPlus

Ingredients:
Sauce -

• 1/2 Cup Chopped Kale
• 1/4 Bunch of Chopped Cilantro
• 1/4 Bunch of Chopped Parsley
• 1/4 Medium Chopped Onion
• 1/2 Large Diced Avocado
• 2 Cloves Pressed/Grated Garlic
• 1/4 Chopped Green Bell Pepper
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 1 Lime Juiced & Zested
• 1 Lemon Juiced
• 2 tsp EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Seasoning Salt
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• Optional - 1/2 - 1 Jalapeno 

Salad -

• 1 Cup Couscous (Whole Wheat if Possible)
• 1 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken/Veggie Stock
• 8 Cherry Tomatoes 
• 1/4 Cup of Corn
• 1/8 Cup Toasted Plain Slivered Almonds

Steps:

1. Place all of the "Sauce" ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth and VERY green! (it is a little frightening haha)
2. Bring 1 cup of broth to boil and once it starts to boil add couscous to it and stir then cover and take off the heat. Let sit for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork when its done.
3. Cut cherry tomatoes into thirds (or halves but I prefer thirds) and along with the corn mix into the couscous.
4. To toast almonds place in saute pan on med/high heat until golden brown and fragrant and fold into or sprinkle on with some parm. cheese on top of the couscous (optional of course (: ).
5. Mix in the sauce and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes and then serve and enjoy!!

**This sauce would also taste good on other types of pasta!

Happy Creating!

31 Day Challenge Meal Planner - WEEK 1

Hey Everyone!

Just as I promised here is a print out for you to plan for Week 1 of the 31 Day Challenge! It starts Monday May 20th so make sure to print it out and use it! I also included a print out of the whole challenge again and what it is about! 

To print right click on image and save. Then open the saved document and print! 

Remember "If you fail to plan, then plan to FAIL" xxxCourt

31 Day Healthy Changes Challenge!

Good evening everyone! 

So I decided that I want to make some changes in the way I eat and with the things I choose fuel my body with. I do good 60% of the time but I really want to push myself towards 80-90%. I have put together this challenge with hopes to inspire others to explore the different types of healthy foods that are out there and to be aware of what you actually put into your body! Summer is practically here and everyone wants to looking FEEL their best so why not kick start it with a challenge?

 All I'm asking is for your commitment for 31 days. That's it! There's no menu (I will be posting my meals for inspiration) this gives you the freedom to pick and choose what YOU like, there are no fees or charges involved BUT there is a requirement to CHALLENGE YOURSELF EACH AND EVERY DAY THROUGHOUT THE 31 DAYS! Each week there is a new challenge to add into your routine and the goal is that as the weeks continue you keep doing what you learned in week 1 in week 2 and in week 3 what you learned in weeks 1 AND 2, ect. 

I am not looking to just lose weight, I'm looking to get HEALTHY and feel great from the inside out. Being healthy is much more than what the scale tells you! It's your energy level, strengthening your immune system, mental health and much much more! Along the way I will be providing plenty of print outs and tips to keep you motivated through the course of the month! So please join me in the foodCOURTT Challenge! I will be starting my challenge this Monday May 20, 2013. Print out the challenge put it in your car, your wallet, on your fridge, on your pillow LOL just put it in the places to remind yourself of what the challenge is! Make sure to use the hashtag #foodCOURTTchallenge throughout you journey and get ready because this Monday it's ON! xxxCourt