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Even though my name is Erin, believe it or not I'm not a huge fan of corned beef and boiled cabbage... But I still wanted to make a fun St. Patty's Day dinner, so here's my (somewhat healthier) take on a Irish-inspired meal!

  1. Purple Cabbage and Carrot Slaw
  2. Beef Sloppy Joes
  3. Baked Potato

1. Purple Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

Salad: Purple cabbage (1 head makes a LOT), 2 carrots, 1 green onion + any other hearty salad veggies you like (avocado would be great on top of this, or parsley etc.)

Dressing:

2 garlic cloves (or I used garlic infused olive oil

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp honey

1/4 c balsamic vinegar

1/3 c olive oil

salt to taste

Whisk up the dressing. Chop or shred your cabbage, carrots and a green onion and toss in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir to cover veggies completely. Cover and put in the fridge for about an hour or so (you can skip this step, but it does allow all the dressing to soften the cabbage a bit).

 

2. Beef Sloppy Joes

1lb ground beef

1 bell pepper chopped (I substituted mushrooms instead - because I had to use them up!)

1 small onion chopped

1 clove of garlic minced (or about 1 tsp)

1Tbsp olive oil or a spray of Avocado oil

2/3 c ketchup

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 c sweet chili sauce or up to 1 Tbsp Cholula

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil a frying pan and heat it up. Add bell pepper (or mushrooms), onion and garlic and sautee until fragrant. Add the ground beef and brown on all sides, chopping it up with a spatula as you go. Once browned, add the ketchup, chili powder, Cholula and salt and pepper and stir. Turn the heat down low and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

 

3. Baked Potato

Take a large russet potato and poke it with a fork several times. Wrap it in tin foil (you can drizzle a little olive oil on the skin) and bake at 400 degrees for about an hour. You can also "cheat" by cooking it in the microwave (without the tin foil, obviously haha!) by sticking the poked potato in for 5 minutes, then flip it over and cook 5 minutes more.

 

If you're trying to stay on the lighter side, go ahead and skip the cheese or sour cream toppings that are typically on top of a baked potato or sloppy joes. Fill 1/2 your plate with the slaw and only use 1/2 the baked potato.

Enjoy!

Purple Cabbage Slaw

 Beef Sloppy Joes and baked Potato

 

 

 

Healthy food at GCC

Although everyone's nutritional needs are different, there are some general recommendations to keep in mind:
  • Eat a balanced diet from a variety of food sources
  • Aim for 2 1/2-3 cups of vegetables each day
  • Aim for 2 cups of fruits each day
  • Make sure at least half of your grains (bread, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, tortillas etc.) are whole grains
  • When you get thirsty, drink water!

Want an easy way to track your calories and macronutrients? Try the myfitnesspal app or visit www.myfitnesspal.com for an easy-to-use tracker.

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For a light, nutritious lunch, try the soups at the upstairs grill! The soup of the day menu changes each week and includes vegetarian options and gluten-free soup bases. 

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