Wed. Aug 22nd

Salmon Saffron Sweet Potato Stew for Dinner!

Daily Tidbit: I created this stew because I was craving a Fish Saffron Broth dish and had a large Sweet Potato in the pantry waiting to be used.  So I threw some things together and ended up creating a nutritional powerhouse with: Sweet Potato, Spinach, White Beans, Wild Alaskan Salmon, Tomatoes, and Zucchini.  Plus it was low fat, high in Fiber, and actually quite delicious! 

An added bonus:  the Magnesium in Sweet Potatoes helps with relaxation and stress levels!  Check this link to see all "9 Reasons to Love Sweet Potatoes":

www.care2.com/greenliving/9-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html

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Toasted Oat Cereal with Walnuts & Blueberries

Breakfast: Toasted Oat Cereal with Walnuts & Blueberries

1 cup Toasted Oat Cereal

1 cup Fat Free Milk
2 tbsp Walnuts
1 cup fresh Blueberries
5 oz Orange Juice
Regular Coffee, black

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1 slice of Pizza & Salad for Lunch!

Lunch: Pizza & Salad

1 slice of Plain Pizza

2 Shrimp tossed with Arugula Salad & Fresh Lemon

Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Green Olives, Black Olives & Roasted Red Peppers tossed in Mixed Greens

Diet Coke

Regular Coffee, black
 

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More Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad for Snack!

Snack:  Salad Leftover from Lunch & Fruit

Italian Balsamic Chicken Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Green Olives, Black Olives & Roasted Red Peppers tossed in Mixed Greens

1/2 cup Red Grapes

Water

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Salmon Saffron Sweet Potato Stew

Grilled Bread (4 inch slices)

Dinner: Salmon Saffron Sweet Potato Stew

1 large Bowl of Saffron Salmon Sweet Potato Stew (recipe below)

2 slices of Grilled bread (topped with 1 tsp of Brummel n Brown spread)
Amber Ale

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Dessert:  
2 little scoops of Strawberry Ice Cream topped with 1 tbsp chopped Pecans


*Note to self - get rid of the Ice Cream in the freezer (which was leftover from having guests).  It is too much of a temptation for me!

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RECIPES:

Salmon Saffron Sweet Potato Stew

Salmon Saffron Sweet Potato Stew Recipe:

In a Large Dutch Oven heat 1 tbsp Canola Oil with 2 cloves of Garlic, sliced, salt/ fresh ground pepper and 2 pinches of Saffron threads on medium heat and stir until fragrant (a couple minutes).  Add 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth and 2 cups of Water, 1 large Sweet Potato (skinned and chopped into bite sized pieces), 1/2 pint of washed Cherry Tomatoes, 1/2 large Zucchini finely diced, and 1 can of White Cannellini beans (drained and rinsed) and bring to a full boil.  Cover and simmer 20-30 minutes or until Vegetables reach desired done-ness.  Meanwhile spray 2 Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets with Canola Oil spray and season with salt and bake in Toaster Oven at 350 for 10 minutes.  Turn the heat off of Stew and add the cooked Salmon, a handful or two of fresh Baby Spinach and cover, allowing to sit for 5-10 minutes and then serve with fresh chopped Cilantro!

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