Canary Melon and Banana Fruit Smoothie

Finally I am posting a new fruit for SWOL challenge #2.  The recipe I decided to try is Canary Melon and Banana Fruit Smoothie.  This challenge is complete several weeks late but I've finally found the opportunity to try my Canary melon.  I was able to enjoy it after finishing my 3x run this morning.  

Ingredients:

1 - Juan Canary Melon, ripe

3-4 Bananas, ripe

4 tbsp. Ground Flax Seed (modified for ingredients I have on hand)

12 oz. Ice

Preparation:

This recipe makes approximately four 12-oz. glasses of fruit smoothie. If you wish to make a smaller amount, cut the recipe in half. If the melon is small and the volume in the blender container is less that you desire, the volume can be extended by adding additional bananas and/or ice.

Begin by washing the Juan Canary melon. Cut it in half. (If you are using a high speed blender such as a Vita-Mix, scoop the seeds into the blender container. If you do not have a high speed blender, discard the seeds.)

Cut the melon into strips.  Cut off the rind from each strip, and add the melon flesh to the blender container.

Add the flax seed to the melon in the container.

Peel the bananas and add the bananas to the blender container.

Add the ice, cover the container, and run the blender at high speed until the contents are creamy smooth, using the tamper as required.

Serve and enjoy!

Jicama Chili Sticks

I am posting another new vegetable for SWOL challenge #2.  I know the challenge was try one new fruit and one new vegetable but I found this strange looking vegetable and I had to give it a try.  It's called a Jicama [hee-kuh-muh]. 

Again, as I said in my my SWOL challenge #2 post, I read that jicama contains a high amount of vitamin C, is low in sodium, and has no fat. One  serving or 1 cup of cubed jicama contains only 45 calories.

Here is the recipe I decided to try.  I read this is the way it is sold by street vendors in LA and in Mexico so I thought it would be a good recipe to start with.  

Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

I know I just posted SWOL challenge #2 today but I said I would be cooking Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce for dinner and I did!  It was SO good I had to post about it before I head off to workout. Here is the recipe from Allrecipes.com. 

Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound bok choy
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Vegetable Stir Fry Mix

I've been wanting to post this for a while.  I first tried to submit it to recipezaar.com which is now food.com.  They kinda ate my submission til today when it was not approved.  Well, I can't very well put quantities on something I cut up and put in a Tupperware and use as desired!  So I'm posting it here.  Why? Because eating properly is huge for weight loss and getting veggies in my diet is sometimes so difficult!  This makes it so easy. 

This vegetable mix is easy to cook and is very versatile.  I have cooked it as side dish for dinner and added eggs for breakfast.  Add hot sauce, or salt and pepper or any seasonings you like.  I have a Tupperware of chopped vegetables just waiting to discover the next delicious dish.  Credit goes to Jessie T. for introducing this idea!  I love it when I learn new things.