Detox - Day 11

Another try at Quinoa

When I made the quinoa on Day 9, I reported that it wasn't satisfying, but could be a contender to replace oatmeal.  Which I hate with a passion.  I had some leftover quinoa because the box didn't indicate how much it made; only preparation instructions.  Since I hate to waste food, and the stuff is pretty expensive, I decided to add some artificial sweetener after I re-heated it.  And, it did help.  In fact, I feel better about buying the agave nectar mentioned in Suzanne's recipe for Breakfast Quinoa (pg. 215 in Sexy Forever).  I'll pick it up at the end of the week.  Stay tuned for my review.

Breakfast - 1 cup of fruit salad, exercised for 40 min., then ate the doctored up, reheated quinoa.

AM Snack - Quinoa is very filling, so I wasn't hungry for a snack.

Lunch - Leftover Tuscan White Bean Soup from Day 9.  It got a little dried out, so I added a little water when I re-heated it.  Those beans are filling, too.  But, oh so good for you!

PM Snack - I needed something sweet, so I had a peach since I only had 2 servings of fruit for breakfast.

Dinner - Steak Fajita Bowls (recipe on SuzanneSomers.com web site). 
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this recipe, so I cut it in half to make 2 servings instead of 4.  But, it surprised me and was very good.  Even without the typical fajita spices and the tortilla wrap.

You get a lot of meat, so it's quite filling.  My budget couldn't afford the tenderloin steaks, so I replaced it with the prepared stir-fry strips that are found in the meat department.  I'm also not used to adding sliced mushrooms when I make fajitas, but it was a really nice addition.  It complimented the beef and gave the dish some heft.  Basically, you saute chopped peppers (I used red), onions, and sliced mushrooms.  Add the meat until it's cooked thru.  Transfer to bowls and top with shredded cheese and fresh salsa.

I'd definitely eat this again, but I did miss the tortilla.

Beverages:  seven 8-ounce glasses of water and a cup of Sleepy Time Tea.