How great is reality t.v.?!?!

I would first like to offer an apology that I didn't update the blog with the delicious tacos I mentioned in yesterdays lunch post.  But it was Wednesday night and that meant: Survivor!, the season finale of Top Chef!, and the new Real World.  I must admit, Jon and I are suckers for reality TV. 

Onto last nights dinner.

I made those taco lettuce wraps I name dropped last night.  They were quite good, but a bit dry.  For my second wrap I added some Cafe Yumm sauce (only 1 carb and 0 grams of sugar) and that helped a bit.  We had quite a bit left over so I made a taco salad for lunch today.  I think I'll have to pop down to the cafeteria in hopes of scoring some salsa as my dressing :)

Big ol' Lettuce wraps!

improved by some Yumm Sauce

I discovered this recipe on Kayln's Kitchen.
For tacos:
1 T olive oil
1 tsp. minced garlic (I used minced garlic from a jar, but fresh garlic would be even better)
1-2 T diced green chiles (I used about half of a 4 oz. jar of diced green chiles, recipe called for fresh chiles which would be a bit hotter)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground chipotle chile powder (recipe called for cayenne)
1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 large bunch cilantro, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups chopped cilantro. I used 1 cup in tacos and 1/4 cup in salsa. Use more or less cilantro to taste.)
2 T fresh lime juice
2 large heads romaine lettuce (or use iceberg, Boston lettuce, or butter lettuce)

Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan then add minced garlic and diced green chiles and saute about 1 minute. (I used a non-stick pan. If you use fresh garlic and chiles, I'd cook them a bit longer.) Add cumin and ground chipotle or cayenne and cook about 1 minute more. Then add turkey and salt and cook over medium-high heat, breaking apart with the back of the turner as it cooks. Cook about 5 minutes, or until turkey is starting to brown.

While turkey cooks, thinly slice green onions and set aside, then wash cilantro, spin dry or dry with paper towels, and finely chop cilantro. Cut off root end of lettuce, discard tough outer leaves, and wash lettuce and spin dry in salad spinner or dry with paper towels.

When turkey is lightly browned, add sliced green onions and cook about 2 minutes. Turn off heat, then stir in 1 cup chopped cilantro and 2 T lime juice.

For salsa:
2 medium avocados, diced
1 1/2 cups finely chopped cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 T fresh lime juice
2 T olive oil (optional)
sea salt to taste

Peel and dice avocado, place in glass or plastic bowl and toss with lime juice. Stir in chopped tomato, chopped cilantro, and olive oil, season to taste with salt.

Jon ate his like a man in a real tortilla, and Brew kept him company in case anything dropped her way :)

 I followed up dinner with a jello cup and half of a hard boiled egg.  I was intending to have the eggs for a snack today, but one cracked so I just had to try it :)

After dinner and dessert, I snuggled up on the couch with my girl Brew to take in some of the aforementioned reality television.

My fav' snuggle buddy!

Workout
This morning I completed shoulders and arms from the P90X program.  I seriously LOVE this workout program!!  I also love this morning workout.  If I could wish for one thing (body related) I would want nice tone/definition in my arms.  This workout helps to get me there :)  I followed this up with Ab RipperX.  I always dread doing the Ab Ripper, but the last time I completed P90X I left out Ab Ripper 80% of the time....this go 'round I made the commitment to (as Nike says) JUST DO IT!  I always feel so proud of myself when I finish.  Its the small victories in life.

Breakfast
During my workout/shower I was wracking my brain for what sounded good for breakfast.  I landed on the eggy breakfast that I had two days ago.  However, I omitted the cheese and replaced it with three slices of canadian bacon.  It was tasty, but I think the first one I made was better...next time I won't leave out the cheese!

Toppin' my meat with my eggs

Ready to dive in!

Hope you're morning is treating you fantastic!