Yummy Black Bean Couscous

I made this for lunch today.  It makes a ton, so I guess I'll be eating it for while.  It is very yummy and filling for only 5 points a cup.

Black Bean Couscous Salad
From Aunt Tricia
5 pts per cup

1 cup uncooked couscous (I used whole wheat)
1 1/4 cup chicken broth
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 T. Fresh lime juice
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8 green onions chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chipped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernals, thawed
2 cans black beans, drained (I used 2 cups cooked dry black beans)
salt and pepper to taste

Bring Chicken broth to a boil in a 2-qt or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous.  Cover the pot and remove from heat.  Let stand for 5 min.  In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.  Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans.  Toss to coat.  Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.  Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Serve now or refridgerate until ready to serve.

Smoothies

Smoothies are my new favorite thing.  I went for a run this morning and it was HOT.  77 degrees at 7:30 this morning.  I am not used to this yet, but I love it!!  I needed something refreshing afterward so I made this smoothie: (3 pts)

1cup frozen strawberries (picked last summer.  It's almost strawberry season again - Yay!)
1 huge handful of spinach leaves
1/2 banana
1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt

So Yummy!

A goal is just a wish without a plan....

So my plan for yesterday didn't totally pan out.  I am the one to blame for that one.  Sleep really does a body good.  I had a crabby day yesterday.  My mondays after my weekend of work are always crabby.  I am not a nice person when I am tired.  I didn't do my P90x workout, nor did I run with the dog.  I did get on the treadmill last night after the kiddo went to bed.  I was feeling great running for about 7 minutes until the hubs interrupted me to turn down the TV.  I was a big baby about it and jumped off the treadmill and decided to just go to bed instead.  The only person I hurt was my self by not finishing my workout.  I was annoyed with him to begin with then I thought; I'll show him and turn the whole thing off.  Get over yourself Kelli.  The only person you are hurting in yourself.  On a positive note; I did go to the grocery store.  I made some yummy guacamole - Recipe to follow.  Today is a new day.  I ran with the dog and the kiddo in the stroller today for 4 miles.  Not the easiest and most relaxing workout, but it feels good to be done with it. 

Guacamole
4 servings - 2 pts per serving

1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp salt or more to taste

Put avocado in medium bowl and mash with a fork until almost smooth.  Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.  Cover surface with plastic wrap and refridgerate up to one day.

-and try not to eat the whole bowl!!

Egg Fried Rice with Chicken

Egg Fried Rice with Chicken
  -Makes 4 servings
  - 6 points

1 cup brown rice, cooked and then cooled
3 eggs, scrambled
2 tbsp canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots mixed
1 tbsp soy sauce
salt to taste
6 oz chicken breast

Softly scramble eggs in saucepan.  Heat oil in large skillet. Add garlic, peas and carrots for about 2 minutes.  Stir in rice. Add eggs, soy sauce and salt.  Heat through.  Add chicken.