Raw M.A.T. Patties

Here's another quick'n'simple lunch idea inspired by BeautifulonRaw:

(Picture coming soon - camera was dead, so I'll have to make it again this week for a photo shoot!)

Take a clean Mushroom cap , stuff it with Avocado (mashed or sliced) and Tomato (trust me when I say 'bite-size pieces), and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add fresh herbs to taste.

Seriously, I've been eating avocado and tomato like a crazy woman this summer! And why not? Avocados are a great source of good fat, and tomatoes are rich in antioxidants (among other health benefits). Good tomatoes are hard to find though, so I buy local, organic tomatoes whenever possible for the best flavour.

Something else I did last week was make a Bruschetta "bowl" - diced tomato and avocado drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and topped with basil and oregano. Eat it with a fork, or serve with corn chips :)

Raw Sprouted Lentil Bowl

Tardy again - tsk, tsk. Whatever will you do with me?

Sorry about that. Things have been picking up in the professional realm, leaving me less time to cook let alone write. But I still manage to whip up some simple and nutrient-dense meals during the week - like this sprouted lentil bowl:

Sprouting lentils is the exact same process as alfalfa (soak overnight, rinse twice daily after that). Throw in some kale, carrots, and cucumbers, then toss in italian dressing.

Admittedly, I'm entering into another season of 'I don't care enough to think right now; I just want to eat,' which is probably the reason I had this particular dish three days in a row... But I know you've been there too (and if you haven't, don't be surprised when it comes), and I just want to tell you that's okay - just have a grab-bag of simple go-to meals so you don't end up bingeing on candy and chips.

Can't decide? Fill a jar with popsicle sticks labeled with some of your favourite meals (kinda like those date-night idea jars on Pinterest), then let Fate decide for you.

Image from "I Love This and That" by Denise Derbyshire