Starting the day without a plan. Got up then went back to bed until 5:10.  At 5:30, Shane and I went for a 3.11 mile run.  Since I was back early enough, the gym was “calling” for a quick leg workout.  It was 20 minutes of presses, deadlifts, curls, extensions, seated calf raises, and ball-wall squats.  Quick and effective.  In case you’re wondering whether I’m sore from my 16 miles yesterday,  the answer is not really.  Everything loosened up once I got going on the road.  I took it slow and decided if it felt good…do it!

 I think the energy came from a couple of exciting things that happened yesterday:  1. I signed up for my FIRST MARATHON!   Yippee!  October 3rd The Wine Glass Marathon.  Check it out. I’m excited2. I signed up with an Endurance Coach.  I’m excited about that as well.  I’m hoping for speed as well as distance. 

Now some Healthy Eats

A few weeks ago, through Foodbuzz and compliments of Kellogg’s, I received a few boxes of cereal to try .   UPS delivered to the office and, upon opening the box, I saw there was “ALL-BRAN” cereal in there.

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Sue really enjoys this cereal so I suggested that she take it and test it in the recipes provided. 

Asian Meatloaf  and Mac and Cheese

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What a surprise when I got the above photo on my phone.  It was from Stef and she said

The mac n cheese was pretty bland but we are use to boxed mac n cheese and that’s really salty so that may be why. The Asian meatloaf was really flavorful.”

Here are the recipe links provided by Kellogg

Asian Meatloaf:  Ground turkey meatloaf baked and glazed with Thai Chili or Sriracha Sauce

asian meatloaf

Mac and Cheese: Rich and creamy with a the crunch of All-Bran cereal and Parmesan cheese topping.

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I didn’t have any of the specified cereal on hand but I did have oatmeal on hand.  This is how I changed the recipe to suit what was available in my refrigerator, freezer, and pantry.

Asian AC (that would be for Apple Crumbles) Meatloaf – Turkey version

* Vegetarian Version below

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 3/4 cup rolled oatmeal-dry
  • 2 large green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 TBS Thai Chile sauce – divided (you’ll use 2 TBS + 2 TBS later)
  • 1 TBS soy sauce
  • 1 TBS pickled ginger – chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice powder
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Prepare a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray

Mix the meat, oats, onions, salt, 2 TBS Chile sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, 5 spice powder and eggs in a large bowl.

Press the mixture into the prepared pan. 

Mix the 1/4 cup ketchup with the remaining 2 TBS Chile sauce and spread on top of the loaf.  Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Let relax for 5 – 10 minutes before cutting.

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VEGETARIAN VERSION

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  • 1 pkg. Yves Meatless Crumbles
  • 1/2 cup rolled oatmeal – dry
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Thai curry paste PLUS 1 tsp for use later
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 Spice powder
  • 1 TBS soy sauce
  • 1 TBS pickled ginger, chopped
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/3 cup Egg Beaters PLUS 1/4 cup more Egg Beaters for later
  • 2 TBS ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 F.  Prepare a loaf pan or two small loaf pans with non-stick spray

Mix all the ingredients together: crumbles + oatmeal + onion + salt + 1 tsp curry paste + soy sauce +ginger + garlic + 1/3 cup Egg Beaters.

Press into the pans. 

Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of  Egg Beaters over the loaf or split between the two small loaves. 

Mix together the 2 TBS ketchup + 1 remaining tsp of Thai curry paste and spread on top of the loaf (or loaves).  Bake for 1 hour.

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I really enjoyed my Vegetarian version.  It had a little kick from the curry paste. 

Ted’s turkey version, using the Thai Chile sauce was a bit too spicy for him.  He had to pour ketchup, mustard, and eat it with bread in order to tolerate the heat.  Keep in mind, Ted doesn’t like “pepper hot” heat.    But he did say the texture was really good.

How often do you make meat or “meatless” loaf? 

Check out these 20 Heart Healthy Recipe suggestions from EKG Technical Training. They look SO Good!

Joanne

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