Vegetarian Tacos

Since the start of Lent, I've given up meat and fish and loving all my favorite vegetarian meals and embarking on a week of vegan so will be trying out a lot of new ones. I went many years without meat all together, but have found that I work best in moderation. My body responds best when I take a break from time to time as I'm doing now  Today, I thought I'd share one of my favorite vegetarian meals that is a my husband's best: vegetarian tacos, which we had for dinner last night. It's so easy, there's no excuse not to try.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of garbanzo beans
• Blue corn taco shells
• 2 tsp of olive oil
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• small can of organic corn
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1 red or yellow pepper chopped
• 1 scallion chopped
• 1/2 cucumber chopped
• feta cheese optional
• taco sauce optional
• cilantro

Directions:

Puree beans in food processor or mash with fork.  Heat olive oil in pan and add chickpea puree with 1/2 packet of taco seasoning.  Mix well and cook for 5-8 minutes or until mixture is hot.

Add all chopped veggies to bowl and serve with tacos.  Add all your fixings and feta cheese is optional but adds nice flavor if you eat dairy.

Enjoy!

Spring Awakens

As Spring approaches and we settle back in to longer days, you may start to notice changes on both a physical and emotional level. My body always naturally gravitates toward the warm and heavier meals of the winter months and slowly I start to see the desire switch to lighter and cooler. The notion of winter pounds shouldn’t be a surprise or always be viewed negatively. We instinctively need to protect ourselves from the cold. Root vegetables and hearty soups and stews will soon start to be replaced by raw and grilled vegetables, leafy green salads and sweet fruits. Those winter pounds that may have snuck up on you also may start to naturally shed themselves.

I’m the first to admit that I want to get back into shape for the summer months. However, I do realize that this burden to look or feel a certain way by a certain date is not healthy on so many levels. Instead, how about letting nature take its course and start changing your lifestyle as the seasons allow; those March days where the weather allows you to be outside more need to be taken advantage of. No matter where you live, there are places to explore. Walking a beach or going to a local park is not only enjoyable but is giving you the exercise you need and want.

Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead and we actually will see the sun during the work week, make a promise to yourself to get out there and enjoy them. It’s so easy to let time go by and before you know it the cycle of seasons will bring something else upon else.

Have fun and stay tuned for a lot of new recipes for the warmer days ahead!

Wisdom -- Presence Through Pain

Wisdom -- Presence Through Pain