Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans and Kale

Simple Dinner Recipe:

Savory Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with White Beans and Kale

I love simple dinner recipes. I prepare my meals ahead of time (for the most part) and I really love the easy to put together ones with lots of nutrients. 

Not only are these great dinner ideas but think about all the parties you go to, or that you have and energy runs low and the list of to-do's get longer!

Time, energy and nourishing meals can be a challenge.

I will not take the credit for this recipe. Actually I was at Insanity class with a few friends and afterwards I had a message from my sister-in-law telling me I had to try this recipe and had the link below her message. Now I absolutely LOVE my family. We are all active, and eat healthy (for the most part-except my dad and sister who couldn't go a day with a several cookies-not that they look like they eat them!) But this is one thing we bond over! Recipes, exercise and health!

So my sister-in-law introduced me to this recipe!

It depends on your schedule, but you can cook this all at once, or make some of it beforehand, or make the entire thing beforehand and warm it up before.

It makes a satisfying meal full of colors and textures with warm. The warm flavors of rosemary, garlic, and red pepper and significantly more nutrient than many grab-n-go meals.

The sweet potatoes take about an hour to bake, but they're hands-off, so you can use this as down time to get things done! If you like, bake the sweet potatoes ahead, store them in the refrigerator and then reheat.

You can cook the beans from scratch-simmer them with a bay leaf, a sprig of rosemary and a sprig of sage. Or you can use canned beans, which are much quicker and easier.

Serving is 4

Ingredients:

-4 Sweet Potatoes

-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

-1 Shallot, diced

-1 Garlic Clove, minced

-1 (4-inch) Sprig Fresh Rosemary

-1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

-1 1/2 Cups (or 1 can) cooked and drained white beans

-6 Cups of Kale, trimmed and sliced into ribbons

-1/4 of a Lemon-juiced (or orange juice works as well as my sister-in-law discovered!)

-Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

-Preheat the oven to 400 degrees 

-Scrub the sweet potatoes and prick them in a few places with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake them until soft all the way through, about 45 minutes to 60 minutes

-Start the beans and greens about 15-20 minutes before the sweet potatoes are done

-In a wide/deep saucepan with a cover, heat the olive oil over low-medium heat.

-Add the shallots and cook until softened-about 5 minutes

-Add the garlic, rosemary sprig, and red pepper flakes: cook, stirring, for about a minute

-Add the beans and cook for 5 minutes or stir occasionally 

-Add the kale, cover the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until kale is soft

-Remove the rosemary sprig, stir in lemon juice (or orange juice) 

-Season with salt and pepper

Serving:

Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and push the ends to open up the middle

Spoon the beans and greens into the center

Please share with me your thoughts on this recipe! I would love to hear what you think and if you make it, take a picture and upload it to Instagram and hashtag #stuffedsweetpotatoes

Make food fun!!

Find me on Instagram while you are at it! @beplummer

These look so delicious! I am so thankful my sister-in-law shared these with me :)

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3 Day Shakeology Cleanse: Day 3 and results

Day Three!! Yes I have almost made it!

 Okay so I know this post is 2 days late, but things for really hectic and I was unable to post about my 3rd day! 

 So here it is!

I woke up feeling pretty good, more energy and ready for a workout!

I started my day with warm lemon water and some personal development and even got an hour of work done.

Had a delicious chocolate shakeology shake and completed 10 minute abs from the 21 Day Fix workout ( Wowza serious burner!!)- did I get a six pack from it haha!

 The whole day I stayed on track! Even on the road we stopped at McDonalds which I don't eat normally and I got a chicken salad! With grilled not crispy (stay away from the fried foods!)

Day 4!

Woke up and yay I got to enjoy my coffee! I also had a great personal development call with a friend and coworker, Nicole! 

6.2 pounds down! Abs are showing and muscles are peaking! I'm feeling great!! I absolutely love the feeling!

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3 Day Shakeology Cleanse: Day 2

Day 2 of the shakeology cleanse is in the bag!

Yes I know my post is late, but the day ended up busy ( thanks goodness!!)

The morning I woke up and I was hungry and tired. Instantly my thoughts were negative (no way to start...bad idea)

So I did quite a bit of work, went to the gym and than the hard part happened..

  Coworkers wanted to go to the movies: okay I thought I got this! Eat my salad before hand and I will be fine! Well then they wanted to go to Buffalo Wild Wings! Naturally what do you always want when you go there?!? WINGS!

But I got my salad and water-YES I DID IT!!

I was very pleased! Even though the salad was bigger than I should have eaten! But still..give the girl some credit (and patting yourself on the back is fine!)

So here is my picture-not remarkable change but I am feeling, less bloated and powerful and in charge! 

Stay tuned for day 3!!!

Mexican Chicken in the Crockpot

I absolutely love to he's my crockpot! Dinner made easy. There is no way I would pass up putting all my ingredients into one pot, turning it on and coming back hours later to a delicious meal!

I hardly eat red meat-ever! That was a choice I made when I decided to eat clean. So when my friend Nicole posted chicken tacos I was intrigued!!!

I have to say mine ended up Mexican Chicken not tacos haha but it is AMAZING!

The Ingredients;

- 1 pound of chicken

- 1 16 oz can of Black Beans

- 1 16 oz salsa 

- 1 package of taco seasoning 

I mixed it all together and "threw" it in the crockpot!

I let it cook for 5 hours (on high) and 8 hours if you use low.

I added a bit of shredded cheese on top and made mine like a salad. I even added a teaspoon of Plain Greek Yogurt

It was literally amazing!

Microwaved Baked Sweet Potato

I have to say, this made me a little nervous-but it is a very warm day (especially for early May) and I did not want to bother with the oven!

Call me lazy, but I'm okay with that!!

So I decided to make my sweet potato in the microwave. I was hungry and wanted an easy, quick fix!

I read online most people cook it for 5 minutes, rotate it and than another 5 minutes. 

I thought this was awfully long- even though it's recommended to cook veggies in the microwave for about 10-15 minutes based on size and microwave strength.

First step:

Wash you potato THOROUGHLY!

I like to use the fruit and veggie wash from Trader Joes' -but that is just preference.

Second step: 

 Pierce the potato in three spots and place it either in a bowl or plate with a paper towel over top (in case of an explosion) 

I cooked it for 2.5 minutes on each side because it was a small potato and was very warm and soft when I took it out the first time!

Be sure to start with less time and add more if you need it, otherwise you will end up with a very crispy potato (unless you want sweet potato chips 😉)

Enjoy!!!

You can add a little cinnamon if you'd like!

Clean Eating at Sam's Club

 

One of the most exciting parts of my job is to teach people how to eat clean and healthy, all while keeping it yummy and fun! This is my FAVORITE aspect because I used to be a culprit of eating "bad" and believing that because I workout, I could eat whatever I wanted to eat. Honestly that has a smidget of truth behind it...but truthfully I was "skinny fat" and I was NO WHERE NEAR HEALTHY because my body was not being given the proper nutrition! 

 It was about 8 months ago that I full adopted a clean eating lifestyle and I have not looked back.

This is the biggest question I get, "how can you afford to eat healthy?" And here is my question to those who choose not to eat healthy..."how can you afford NOT TO eat healthy?" It is not a puzzle! Yes, whole foods can be more expensive than boxed foods. Obviously, because for an unknown reason processed foods are much cheaper than whole foods, real foods! But we can discuss that later! I do not buy tons of pantry fillers, my grocery bills are never astronomical. They are relatively the same from before I switched to a clean eating lifestyle! It is all in what you buy and now much you buy of it! That is one of the keys to "budget friendly" healthy foods! So here is what my grocery cart generally looks like:

Before I head into the store I not only have my list and STICK TO IT, but I also have my meals planned. My meals are usually planed for 2 weeks ahead, I like to go grocery shopping just about once a month. This is what my meal plan typically looks like.

I do most of my shopping at Sam's Club because I tend to eat most of the SAMs foods each week. It is so much better to buy in bulk! It is cheaper and saves time.

1. Oatmeal

So here is the deal, people either a. Don't like oatmeal or b. only eat it for breakfast. When I started to eat clean I HATED oatmeal! But, the more I ate it and the more I experimented with it, I began to like it! Eggs and oatmeal are my staple breakfast meals! But I also eat it for any meal.

2. Chicken thighs

This is $1.48 a pound and sliced thin, perfect for me! They cook fast and they have lots of flavor and I eat this almost everyday. I usually make it on Sundays and keep it in containers. This way I have them for salads, wraps on tortillas or I just eat it with a side of fruit. Quick and easy!

3. Eggs

I eat eggs all the time. Literally I eat eggs everyday. I will eat them in any form. The best price is at Sams!

3. Quinoa

This is THE CHEAPEST place to buy this big bag! I use it for several meals. It is so good for you and it tastes amazing! It can be made in many different ways and used in several different recipes. I LOVE IT!

4. Greek yogurt 

This is a must! I use it as a snack with fresh fruit and honey, I use it in place of sour cream. I honestly struggled with adding this into my daily meals, but now I cannot go without it!

5. Egg whites

I eat a ton of eggs. Eg whites are a part of the equation! I don't always eat the yolks for cholesterol sake and eggs have a ton of calories! So I often scramble egg whites with veggies or use 1 egg and the rest egg whites.

6. Fresh fruit 

 I love fresh fruit and it is the best place to buy fruit except the local farmers marker! I stock up on all kinds of fruit here especially during the winter! I get berries of all kinds, bananas, grapefruit, kiwi and more!

7. Veggies 

I love my veggies, same as the fruit- I do the same with veggies. I stock up on celery, tomatoes, peppers, avocados, onions, asparagus and broccoli- even spinach for my salads and wraps!

8. Whole wheat tortillas

I love making wraps with anything! I love fajitas and breakfast wraps. Very yummy! And easy on-the-go!

9. Almond Milk

I go through milk so fast! I was buying several at one time. But here I get 3 in 1 and it is the best price! I use it in most things plus my Shakeology and coffee!

10. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I cook with this all the time! It is a healthy fat that is a must in our diets!

11. Turkey Burgers

I love food off the grill! This is a much healthier version of our red meat burgers :)

12. Sweet Potatoes

I make these as snacks and side dishes for dinner. I love them and they come in a large bag!

13. A few of my on-the-go snacks (but I limit them to a large extent)

 

I do keep healthier options for quick on the go snacks. I am completely real and I will never fake eating perfect or never indulging in a snack- so here are my go to!

14. Almonds, dried fruit and 60% cocoa chocolate chips

I love making my own mixture of trail mix and these are what I choose to use! 

A little handful goes a long way! 

15. Sparkling spring water

I love soda, I used to be completely addicted but I have made a conscious effort to eliminate that from my diet, so here is my go to for the carbonation I crave!

16. Ground Turkey

I choose to not eat beef anymore or if I do it is VERY limited! I use this for meatballs, tacos, chili and even burgers! I really do not miss beef at all! It is cheap at Sams.

17. Almond butter and peanut butter

I am addicted to both! It is a huge container and I go through them fast! This keeps it tolerable!! 

18. Chicken Broth

I make my own soups and I love using chicken broth as a staple in my meals! It is a must have around and this supply is the best!

19. Lipton Cold or Hot Brew Tea

I make sun tea in the summer for a nice refreshing change! I am completely stocked for the summer with one box! Just add a bit of lemon and there is nothing so refreshing!

20. Coconut oil

I cook with this and use it for lotion and hair as well! For all the uses this is the best buy! It can be so expensive and I can't go without it so here this has saved me!! Haha!

These are just a few things that I get almost every month at Sam's Club. But you must know that by having a plan and only buying what you need is cost effective! It is so much better to buy/eat healthy food than to put junk in your body all the time! I make it a point to feed myself healthy foods. Take the guess work out of meals. Have a plan! You can do this!!! Trust me, if I can do this...SO CAN YOU!!! :)

I also freeze things! I make things ahead or buy in bulk and save it in my freezer! No excuses! Change your eating..you will feel like a whole new person! 

GOOD LUCK!!!

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