Meatless Mondays: 5 Meals to Cook as Cure for 'Pigging Out' After Super Bowl Sunday
It's the Super Bowl Fever once again and, for some of the people in the United States, this is another time of the year, apart from Thanksgiving, when they give themselves a free pass to a sure touchdown of an unusual amount of foods into their stomach.
And after going on a binge in the Super Bowl Sunday, Mondays usually means pressing the reset button and getting back on the right track. According to one research, Monday is the best time of the week to start a healthy habit, noted WKYC.
"Monday is always a fresh start. It's a mini New Years. It's the January of the week," says Morgan Johnson, director of research and program development at the Monday Campaigns, a non-profit organization that promotes initiatives like Meatless Monday campaign.
For those who are planning to have a healthy and meatless Monday, here are some of the dishes you can try out the day after eating like some hungry 300-lb lineman.
Green Chile Pesto Breakfast Bruschetta
The Community Table recommends this recipe as part of its mouth-watering list of recipes for a Meatless Monday. For those who would want to enjoy a healthy and meat-free breakfast after the sporting event, this bruschetta consists of scrambled eggs, spicy green chile pesto, fresh juicy grape tomatoes, and a bit of basil is an ideal choice. Here's the recipe.
Sweet and Smoky Quesadilla Casserole
"Layers of tortillas, black beans, corn and cheese come together with a sweet and smoky sauce that's a total game changer. This meatless Sweet and Smoky Quesadilla Casserole can be prepped in just 15 minutes and is guaranteed to be loved by all who sit at your dining room table," says Melanie Makes.
Some of the ingredients include onions, black beans, Robert Rothschild Farm Raspberry Salsa, chipotle adobo sauce, frozen corn, cilantro, burrito-sized tortillas, cheddar cheese and Greek yogurt or sour cream.
Vegetarian Taco Salad
"Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime," wrote EatingWell. Here's the full recipe from Nancy Baggett.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
This one is courtesy of Danae of the Recipe Runner. She shared her recipe at the Spoonful of Flavor. The Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowls is a must try for those who also want to get more out of their Meatless Monday meals.
Both the black beans and quinoa are a good source of protein for those who also start their week with a good workout. This protein-packed meal can also keep you feeling full for a longer period of time. The sweet potato also provides added nutrients and energy.
Potato and Spinach Tacos
This recipe from Nancy of Spicie Foodie is a perfect snack for those who would want a light meal that is easy to prepare and packs a lot of flavor with the potatoes, spinach, onion, garlic and queso fresco or feta. Here's the complete recipe courtesy of MeatlessMonday.com.