Fruits and Veggies Monday: More Veggie-Packed Meal Prep!

Yesterday I posted my entry for the #healthyveganicecream challenge.  I want to make sure to stay away from any processed sugar this week and load up on anti-inflammatory foods.  That doesn't mean I can't have a yummy fruity treat.  The pineapple and ginger in this are both really great foods for any athlete.  @dksart and I gobbled up the whole batch yesterday, but I have enough to make more for later in the week.  Thank you to @smallstepschange for finally giving me a little push to try out such a delicious concoction!

For breakfast I'm also loading up on veggies with a sweet potato and pinto bean hash.  I tend to really enjoy sweet breakfasts, but the past few years I have tried to incorporate savory much more often as a way to get even more vegetables into my daily intake.  This had shredded sweet taters, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, arugula and protein-packed beans.  I got a new mix of spices from Penzeys, so I decided to try out the Cajun blend on this one.  I'll top it with some chopped avocado for a satisfying way to start out the day!

I also went back to a classic with some easy tempeh stir fry with a peanut sauce.  Lots of green stuff in this one with broccoli, celery and bok choy, as well as the satisfying nutty taste and texture of the tempeh.  This is always another great way to pack in the produce to make sure you are getting tons of nutrients.  I used black rice to fill it out and make it stretch for multiple meals.

The key to making meal prep go smoothly is having all of your ingredients ready to go when you start cooking.  Especially for something like a stir fry, where you want to add the vegetables in at different times to keep from overcooking any of them.  I like to get everything chopped and my sauce mixed up front so I don't rush and chop of a finger trying to get my veggies in the pan. ;)

If you haven't noticed, I'm a fan of anything in a bowl.  There's just always something satisfying about mixing everything together for the perfect bite.

I also have a Buddha bowl I'll put together today, but that's it for now.  I have an extra sweet potato set aside for my pre-race meal on Friday night.  I felt really great for my last race, so I expect all of this good stuff will help me feel just as good this week!

Have a fantastic week everyone!