Run Dave Run

Someone once told me that food should make me happy. As the days go by, I am pleased to report that I am happy and my meals are to blame! The food I am eating, tastes great and is made with a sincere effort for a fantastic meal.

Last night, I cooked up a very simple meal for myself. Baked Tilapia (seasoned only with Montreal Seasoning and a dash of Lea & Perrins), a side salad (chopped cucumber, celery, mung beans, olive oil, vinegar and topped with cilantro), and a healthy serving of brown rice.

This meal took all of ten minutes to make, and required no recipe. Just dashes and dabs of whatever I found in my kitchen. A great meal after a hard workout at the gym!

Ok, so the word “mung” isn’t the sexiest in the english language. Beans also have the connotation of being something magical. What I didn’t know is that mung beans are high in protein, and can be high in flavor when prepared the right way.

I found some soaked mung beans in a plastic bag that was sitting in my Mom’s refrigerator. Since I was in the mood for some sort of salad, I set these aside. I busted out some cole slaw, threw it in a bowl with some chopped red onions, shredded Daikon (carrot shaped mild radish), a dash of sesame oil, and a dash of vinegar. Topped with mung beans and garnished with some cilantro. Amazing!

This fantastic little salad offers a diverse mix of textures with the cole slaw mix, daikon and mung beans. You get that lovely crunch that reminds you of a crisp Utah morning in march. One of my favorite experiences. Also the red onions give you a kick to remind you that your sinuses are clear and free.

It’s the day after Christmas and I woke up with a hunger for something delicious and healthy(ish).

Ever have that feeling where you are craving something specific, but something you’ve never had at the same time? That’s exactly what I felt this morning. I was craving a poached egg. I’ve devoured all kinds of egg preparations in my 29 years , but never…NEVER a poached egg.

So I hopped to it. Filled up a frying pan with water, a pinch of salt and a dash of vinegar (to help keep the egg together). I carefully placed an egg in the middle of the pan when the water started boiling, then reduced the heat. Put in some toast in my toaster, and a few minutes later, sprinkled some montreal seasoning on the egg and POW! Breakfast.

The simplicity of this breakfast was the best part. From start to finish, it all took ten minutes. Perfect for those mornings when you want to eat something delicious, healthy and simple. I plan on making this more regularly.