365: Day 243- A Day of Cooking

9/1/13: We had major thunderstorms this morning, so after enjoying the amazing pancake breakfast that Derek made for us he took the kids outside to watch the storm.

It rained for most of the day, so after getting in a quick workout I puttered in the kitchen. We made the most amazing veggie sandwiches for lunch. Using leftover portuguese rolls, we layered hummus, grated carrot and kohlrabi, sliced cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, radishes, arugula, and swiss cheese.

There was a lot of leftover corn on the cob from the clam boil yesterday, so I got it all cut off the cobs and started brainstorming what to make with it.

For dinner tonight I went with chicken, black bean, and corn burritos. Before Derek left for work he got the chicken going for me in a lime and cumin marinade. In a large skillet I sauteed red onion, 1 cup of fresh corn, a can of black beans, and 1 large shredded carrot. To this I added cumin and salsa verde. Meanwhile, I grilled up the chicken breasts.

This is my favorite way to cook- I use a lot of beans and vegetables, and supplement with a small amount of meat protein. Using my favorite tortillas, I layered in a base of beans and veg, and topped it with a little chicken and cheese. I rolled them up and popped them into a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes.

It made 6 burritos + there is enough leftover filling to make one burrito bowl on rice. Using only 2 small chicken breasts, one can of black beans and a lot of vegetables we will get at least 3 meals out of this recipe!

Fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow!!

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