Homemade Taco Seasoning

Ingredients:

1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt (more if desired)
1 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. In a small bowl mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Shake well.
2, Add 2-3 tablespoons of mixture plus 1/2-3/4 c water to 1lb browned meat (your choice). Simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until little liquid is left in the pan.
3. Enjoy, you just saved yourself 430mg of sodium.

Quinoa Salad

This is by far my favorite easy peasy lunch. I usually whip 2-4 servings up at a time and since its better when it sits over night, in about 10 min I have 4 lunches prepped for the week. Sometimes I add chicken or hard boiled eggs for a bit of protein.

Ingredients (makes 1 serving):

1/2 cup cooked Quinoa
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
8 grape tomatoes cut in half
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half
2 Tbsp. pitted, chopped kalamata olives

Cook Quinoa. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Cover, and let sit 2-3 hours before serving or overnight.