10 Minute, 100 Calorie Green Soup and Sandwich

Kitchen Ninja has joined the billions of others making resolutions and is resolved to put the same effort into my own health and happiness as I do into cooking and creating for others. Part of that was joining a gym (24 Hour Fitness), where I met an awesome trainer that is completely amazing. I then joined http://www.sparkpeople.com/, which is a great free resource for tracking calories, fitness, goals, and the rest of that smack. I made sure to drink lots of water, and tea high in antioxidants (such as Rooibos). The hardest part has been finding something healthy when I eat out, but thanks to Sushi (and thai, and stirfry), that's a little easier. So far I've lost 5lbs in 5 days, and I feel AH-mazing. I already feel stronger, and have more energy. Today's meal is one of the healthier options I've come up with while trying to still make food that is delish, without being 1500 cal a plate. *sorry Paula Deen, no more butter*

Green Veggie Soup

1 box of Organic, Fat Free, MSG free, veggie broth (10 Cal p/cup)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 c baby spinach
2 slices of red onion, finely diced
garlic
salt
pepper

Put all the ingredients (except onions and spinach) in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Add baby spinach and onions, cover and let stand for 2 mins. I like my vegetables to stay crunchy for the most part, so if you'd like your broccoli more cooked, just leave it in the microwave for a few minutes more. This soup is so good, filling, and less than 50 cal per serving.

Sun-dried Tomato and Feta English Muffin

1 wholewheat multi grain english muffin
1 tbsp fat free sour cream
2 tbsp fat free feta crumbles
1 tbsp julienned sun-dried tomatoes
oregano
salt
pepper

1. Toast muffin
2. Spread on sour cream. salt, pepper.
3. Add feta crumbles.
4. Top with sun-dried tomatoes.

If you'd like, you can melt the feta a bit too. yum.


well, here's to a healthier New Year.