Just another manic Monday

Monday’s are always tough for me.  I’m not really a morning person, so when that alarm clock goes off, I tend to hit the snooze button once or twice.  Once I did get out of bed, the day seemed to run pretty smoothly.  I was excited to try a new ingredient in my morning smoothie.  My local Health Food Store was able to get it in on a special order.  You can find Navitas Naturals products on their website by clicking on this link:  Navitas Naturals.  They’ve even got recipes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I added 1 Tbsp to my mix.  It actually doesn’t look any different than my other GREEN MONSTER and it actually doesn’t taste that much different either.  Just a slight cocoa taste.  Very satisfying first thing in the morning.  It makes enough to fill up a smoothie container and drink on the way to work. 

After work I had to run from meeting to meeting and was happy to get home in the afternoon.  Then it was time to figure out dinner.  I had left over pork tenderloin from last night’s Pad Thai, so it was time to get creative.  After dinner was a 4km run on the treadmill.  I began training today for my race in May.  (stay tuned for more info).

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PORK TENDERLOIN WITH GOAT CHEESE

(Gluten-free)

The Ingredients

• 1 cup Penne (Gluten-free Rice Pasta)
• Pork Tenderloin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup of baby spinach
• 1 cup of mixed frozen veggies (corn, carrots, peas – not in picture)
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• 4 oz goat cheese
• bunch of cilantro, chopped
• 6 fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup walnuts
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps

Prepare your ingredients.  You will want to slice your pork tenderloin into thicker slices.  Boil your pasta while frying your meat so that it is ready to be added when needed.

Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in frying pan.  Pan fry your medallions in batches until golden brown.  The meat can be pink in center.  You will want to make sure that you do not overcrowd your pan as it will take you longer.  Set aside until ready to be added later. 

In same pan, add a little bit more oil and sauté your onions, garlic, pepper and frozen vegetable mix.  Sauté for 4 – 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Now add your spinach, cilantro and chives.  Add the white wine and mix. 

Add the goat cheese and walnuts and stir until cheese is dissolved and sauce becomes creamy. 

Now stir in your cooked pasta.  Also add your medallions and heat thoroughly.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  And your meal is now ready to eat. 

 

BON APPETIT   !!!

 

Have an awesome night. 

xoxo

Bea