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For dinner tonight I decided to replicate one of our favorite local restaurants that makes some of the best Greek food I've ever had. On the menu was chicken pita sandwiches, a veggie loaded greek salad, & a side of roasted baby broccoli. 🥦 For the greek salad I used a combo of romaine lettuce & a mix of cruciferous veggies made up of cabbage & kale & added in feta + roasted red pepper + kalamata olives. As for the pita itself we kept it pretty simple & used @traderjoes tzatziki sauce, fresh tomato, my dijon smothered chicken, & some feta cheese. According to both Adrian & my dad it's one of my best dishes yet so I highly recommend you try it for yourself. It's such an easy meal & comes together in about 30 minutes. All the details are in my stories & I'll be sure to have a physical blog post with all the details up this week. I hope you all have a great rest of your Sunday. I'm off to start my self-care sunday!😘 • • • #lifeatthemesa #foodblog #greekinspired #pitasandwich #healthylifestyle #healthyeats #nourishingfoods #eattherainbow #nourishtoflourish #balancedmeals #nutrientdensemeals #futurerd

I cannot wait for fall so I already started putting together a list of recipes. If you have specific requests now is the time to send them! The first recipe I want to share with you is these delicious honey mustard glazed brussel sprouts that will make you change your mind about these stinky little veggies. Brussel sprouts are considered to be a part of the cruciferous vegetables family which also includes things like cauliflower, broccoli, kale, etc. All of these are considered to be excellent sources of fiber which helps to make your gut very happy. 😊 Cruciferous vegetables contain organosulfur compounds which help to reduce the risk of damage to the body from carcinogens (cancer causing agents). Therefore, it's super important to incorporate these into your diet for optimal health. Now onto the juicy details of these delicious honey mustard glazed brussels. D I R E C T I O N S Preheat your oven to 425° F & toss about 2 lbs worth of brussel sprouts that have been cut into halves in 11/2 tbsp of avo or olive oil. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper & LIBERALLY season w/ salt + freshly ground black pepper. Toss to evenly distribute the seasoning & spread them out as much as possible. Bake for 12 minutes & remove from the oven. At this point you'll want to toss them in the delicious glaze. For the glaze you'll need: •2 tbsp dijon mustard •1 tbsp honey •juice of 1 lemon •3-4 cloves minced garlic (depending on how much garlic you like) • salt & pepper Whisk all of the ingredients together & pour over the hot brussel sprouts. Using a spatula or a spoon evenly toss the brussel sprouts in the glaze & spread them out as evenly as you can back onto the parchment lined baking tray. Place them back into the oven for another 5-7 minutes & watch them caramelize into a beautiful browned outer crust. These were such a huge hit with both Adrian & my dad that there were no leftovers. You can use these veggies in your weekly meal plan or save them for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner! Whatever you do I highly recommend you give these a try. • • • #lifeatthemesa #roastedbrusselsprouts #fallrecipes #foodblog #futurerd #healthyeats #nutritiousmeals

This afternoon I caught up with one of my best friends over a delicious lunch at @rasushi & followed it up with some dessert at @churnedcreamery . I always forget how therapeutic girl time is especially when most days my girl time convos are with Adrian 😂. My favorite part about catching up with @aashkleey is that she's always down for endless amounts of food. She loves food & pizza (specifically) just as much as I do & if that doesn't make our bond special I don't know what does. We never worry about choosing the "healthiest" option when we're out together because sometimes it's just about having a good time. Cheers to good friends & good food, I hope you all do something this weekend that makes you happy! ☀️ • • • #lifeatthemesa #foodblog #personalblog #girltalk #goodeats #districtattustin #goodfriendsgoodfood #collegefriends

I was looking through my pictures from a few years back & came across this picture I took during our trip to Arizona. I remember at the time it was when I was just about to finish up my last year of my bachelors & was so afraid of what was to come. My anxiety was at its peak & I remember seeing this piece & immediately feeling at ease. Funny enough, right now I'm in the same mindset where I'm a little bit overwhelmed & afraid of what's to come but this piece once again brings me comfort. The truth is, we all are in a rat race to achieve our goals but we forget about the small things in between. Although I can't wait for the day when I finally complete all my schooling, it is not what defines me or my life. When I'm 90+, I won't be thinking about how long it took me to get to where I wanted but instead about the people that were apart of my life & made an impact. Sure we all want to live a successful life but I think there is something so much more rewarding about living a purposeful & intentional life. If you're feeling overwhelmed or lost, I hope this brings you a source of comfort knowing that your accomplishments do not define who you are. ❤ • • • #lifeatthemesa #intentionallife #healthymindset #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #paceyourself #breathethroughit #bekind #love #compassion #patience #purposeful #mindful

Happy Friday! I am so excited to share with you my latest recipe that has been in the works for what feels like forever. Today I will be sharing with you my pea pesto sauce recipe! I've heard so many people rant & rave about pesto & while it is delicious it is definitely not something I would consider healthy. Traditional pesto is typically loaded with oil & cheese which increases the calorie content & decreases the nutritional value. I made it my mission to make it not only more nutritious but also more cost-effective to make yourself at home by making a few simple swaps. I won't give too much away because there's so many yummy swaps & I think you will be pleasantly surprised! For all the delicious details the link can be found in bio.💕 • • • #lifeatthemesa #summereats #peapesto #pestopasta #healthyeats #wholesomefoods #deliciousmeals #pastadishes #nourishtoflourish #healthyrecipes #eattherainbow #foodblog #foodstagram #foodie #futurerd

Yesterday for a late lunch I was in the mood for a super light & refreshing salad. I wanted something different & just the day before I bought some beautiful peaches from @ralphsgrocery . I decided to toss them in with my spring mix along with some feta cheese + shallots + roasted pecans + balsamic vinaigrette. At the time I wasn't entirely sure how it would all taste together but let me just say it did not disappoint. It was the perfect balance of sweet + tangy + savory & something I will most definitely be having again. • • • #lifeatthemesa #summersalads #freshpeaches #eattherainbow #nourishtoflourish #healthymeals #notaboringsalad #saladideas #summermeals #healthylifestyle #balancedmeals #foodblog #futurerd

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