Bob's Red Mill BULGUR Recipe

So I have been reading up on Bulgur and wanted to try it out! I picked up some Bob Red Mill's Bulgur and made a delicious Pilaf! My mother in law and I loved it so much we had to make sure we did not eat the whole casserole! It is healthy and has tons of great nutrients in it but MODERATION is still key! We made it with grilled Flank Steak and sauteed green beans with garlic and almonds!

Bulgar Pilaf

1 cup of Bulgar
4 chopped green onions
1 chopped red pepper
1 chopped orange pepper
3-4 chopped garlic cloves
1/2 package of mushrooms or baby Bella's (I used baby Bella's)
1 TBL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Cavendars (or your favorite spice...Cumin would be good too!)

*optional
1 Chopped Jalapeno

Saute veggies in olive oil until Brown. Add Bulgur and stir in for about a minute. Add water and transfer to a casserole and cover. Put in oven for about 25 - 30 minutes at 350 degrees. YUMMY! I added a dash of Tabasco to mine...imagine that!

Nutrient Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 cup(40g)
Servings Per Container: 19.00
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

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Calories 140
Calories from Fat 5

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Total Fat 0.50 g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.00 g 0 %
Trans Fat 0.00 g 0 %
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0 %
Sodium 5.00 mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate 30.00 g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 7.00 g 28 %
Sugars 0.00 g 0 %
Protein 5.00 g 10 %

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Vitamin A 0.00 %
Vitamin C 0.00 %
Calcium 2.00 %
Iron 6.00 %

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* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients: toasted cracked wheat

Lighter Queso Recipe

I received this email from Hungry Girl this morning...yummy! I like thigs spicy so I added a few things! Hope you enjoy it!

Beso Mi Queso!
That means, "Kiss my cheese!" And while we don't really recommend getting all smoochy with a bowl of steaming cheese dip, don't be surprised if someone lays one on YOU after you serve our Gooey-Good Queso Dip. Get your dunk on!

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen ground-beef-style soy crumbles (like the kind by Boca or Morningstar Farms)
3/4 tsp. dry taco seasoning mix, divided
3/4 tsp. ground cumin, divided
1/3 cup light plain soymilk
2/3 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
2 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese
1 1/2 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature
1/8 tsp. chili powder, or more to taste

My optional items:
1 can ROTEL
1 TBSP Chopped onion
1 chopped jalapeno or for a chipotle flavor add 1 chipotle pepper (THEY ARE HOT)

30 (about 1 2/3 oz.) Guiltless Gourmet All Natural Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips (or another brand of low-fat baked tortilla chips)

Or make your own with a low carb tortilla, sea salt, and extra virgin olive oil and bake them!

Directions:
Bring a small pot sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat. Add frozen crumbles and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning and 1/4 tsp. cumin. Cook for about 4 minutes, mixing occasionally, until thawed and hot. Remove seasoned crumbles and set aside. Remove pot from heat and let cool slightly.

To the pot, add soymilk, all three cheeses, chili powder, remaining 1/4 tsp. taco seasoning, and remaining 1/2 tsp. cumin. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to medium-low heat. Stirring frequently, heat until cheeses have melted and mixture has a smooth, sauce-like consistency.

Add seasoned crumbles to the pot, and continue to cook and stir until hot. If you like, warm chips in the microwave. Place dip in a fun bowl, and serve with chips!

MAKES 3 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1/3rd of recipe (about 1/3 cup dip and 10 chips)
Calories: 186
Fat: 4g
Sodium: 821mg
Carbs: 17g
Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 1.5g
Protein: 19g

POINTS® value 3*

THANKS Hungrt Girl (http://bl137w.blu137.mail.live.com/default.aspx?rru=compose)

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B.I.F. is going to AZ but "Group" B.I.F. is staying in SD!

Hello Friends!

It has been a great year for Bruning Intense Fitness and I am sad and happy to say we are heading back to Arizona! I have seen some great weight loss success here and made some life long friends. I hope my impact on your lives is as great as the impact you have had on mine! I have learned a lot through teaching and training you! I am sad to say goodbye to you but am excited about our new venture with the Group! I will still be a part of your life...I just won't be there to say "if you like the way your bellies look, leave your feet down!" That was a good one! Lets keep B.I.F. going and keep losing weight and staying healthy! Love you all!

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Have a GREAT day!