Good Wednesday mornin’ Bleeps! (Blog/Peeps… I’m diggin’ my new word ;)).
I’ve been a sleeping monster lately… meaning that I’ve been averaging 9+ hours of sleep each night. That’s a bit ridiculous. I mean, there is such thing as too much sleep. So I forced (and I do mean forced) myself to get up at 6:30am this morning for my wog. I was whining and complaining (to Koda… Hubbs was already gone), but once my shoes were on and music playing, I felt GREAT.
Today’s Couch to 5k regimen was a 5 minute walking warm up, run for 10 minutes, walk for 3, run for 10 & a 5 minute cool down. Again, I know this is nothing to some of you pro runners out there, but each “training” day is now pretty challenging to me. But guess what?! The first 10 minutes were a breeze! And the second 10 minutes? Do-able. Is it possible this program actually works? Am I becoming a jogger??!
My only frustration was misplacing Koda’s running gear, so I had to use a regular leash and collar. Let’s spin it in a positive direction and say that I got an arm workout in, too 🙂
I came back feeling triumphant… and hungry. A smoothie sounded perfect!
Today’s smoothie mix: 1/2 frozen organic banana, 1 big handful frozen organic mixed berries, 1 handful organic baby spinach, 1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein, 1/2 Tbsp flax seeds and 1% organic milk…
served in the mason jars from the wedding in Colorado.
Mm Mm- hit the spot! … but I’ll probably be hungry again in an hour 🙂
If so, I’ll snack on last night’s leftovers.
**YuMmY nEw ReCiPe AlErT**
After seeing Corey’s Stuffed Peppers, I decided I wanted to try and make them for the first time ever. I’d read a couple different recipes, but ended up creating my own version for
Turkey Fiesta Stuffed Peppers!
First, cook up some brown rice. You can make this earlier in the day if you want. Then begin by cutting the ends off of 4 green peppers (or more…). Choose peppers that are large and fat for the best results (AKA so you can stuff as much good stuff inside as possible!).
Stick the gutted peppers into boiling water for 3-4 minutes.
Then scoop ’em out and place them in ice water to stop the cooking.
Meanwhile, chop up 1/2 an onion and throw it in a pan with 1 lb -ish of ground turkey.
Cook the meat, soften the onions and throw in 1 Tbsp of Taco Seasoning.
Then drain.
Throw the meat and onions back in the pan, add 1 more Tbsp of Taco Seasoning and grab the rest of the ingredients.
Take the
can of Rotel
can of fiesta corn
kidney beans (or sub black beans)
& brown rice
Drain all the cans, throw ’em in with the turkey mix. & mix it up.
Place the peppers in an oven-safe dish and stuff full of the turkey mixture.
**I had a lot of “filling” left over, so you could easily stuff more peppers! Maybe 2-3 more? I just plan on eating the leftover filling on it’s own, or wrapping it in a tortilla!**
Tops with shredded cheese (or sliced, if that’s all you have) and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.
YuMm! I thought these were really tasty!! I added a couple dashes of Texas Pete, a blob of light Sour Cream and some salsa…
Hubbs’ verdict was that they were “pretty good”, which I take as a WIN since it was turkey meat (which isn’t his favorite) and a green pepper shell instead of a tortilla 🙂
I am so excited Labor Day is this weekend! Reasons to celebrate:
1. The return of COLLEGE FOOTBALL!
2. The kick-off to my birthday month (I <3 September)
3. Friends & fam in town for the weekend!
What are your Labor Day plans?
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love your stuffed peppers! So beautiful!
Great job on your run, I’ve heard such great things about the C25K program, and I”m glad it is working for you!
Labor Day plans? We have a wedding to go to on Saturday, then it is relaxing and doing nothing the rest of the weekend 🙂
Gracie @ Girl Meets Health says
“Party in a Pepper” is seriously the best title for this post 😀 Those peppers look INSANELY good! You really can’t go wrong with meat + beans + cheese!
I’m right there with you on the “wogging.” I’m not a runner, but I love mixing up my walks with jogging/running intervals!
Nichole says
OMG loaded peppers are the bestest. Fantastic recipe, girl. We typically grill, so this is great indoor version.
I am thrilled at your jogging improvements, no questions – you are a runner!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Ohhh those look delicious! You could also use the leftovers in a stirfry with an egg or eggwhites and I bet it would be awesome.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
girl, your shoulders look awesome! and i don’t really love stuffed green peppers, but i’d totally rock that in a red one 🙂 yum!
Katie @ Health for the Whole Self says
These stuffed peppers look great! I’m with Heather in that I prefer red peppers over green, but really, any stuffed pepper is yummy in my book. I’ve made a similar recipe in the slow cooker before, which was quite convenient!
Amy B @ Second City Randomness says
Shout out for college football! Woot woot! I can’t wait until Saturday!
And I’ve been thinking about trying stuffed peppers sometime soon… I’ve never done it. I have no idea why. I like peppers. I imagine I’d like them stuffed. Hmm.
Tina says
It’s always so hard getting up but once you get going feels so much better. I felt the same way this morning.
Glad you had a good wog, my bleep. 🙂 hehe I had to!
Rachel says
Excellent recipe, I’m bookmarking to make for J. He will eat it, minus the beans. I will eat it, minus the meat 🙂 I forgot about stuffed peppers!
Love the title by the way 🙂
Sarah for Real says
Congrats on your C25k run! I’ve been on a mini-hiatus… staring at the schedule which revolves around 2+ miles of running each time. It’s intimidating! You’ve inspired me though to not give up. That feeling when you’re all done is so great!
Kaitlyn (College Girl Runs) says
I love stuffed peppers!!! Yum! I go to OSU so college football will be in my labor day plans!
Nicole @ Getting Back to the Basics says
Those peppers look great! I bet I could cut up some Meatless Meatballs & use soy cheese and totally make it work for me! Nice!!
I’m amp’d for college football too! I live across the country from the University I went to so I never get to see their games…but our opening game will be nationally televised on Saturday…sooooo excited!
Samantha @ Health, Happiness & Skinny Jeans says
Those stuffed peppers look really good. And isn’t it always gratifying when the men in our lives like the healthy versions of certain dishes too? Mine really liked black ean burgers and my jaw almost hit the floor (he’d be a meat-a-tarian if he could I swear!)
Michelle (Delightfully Dietetic) says
That’s how I was this morning. I had slept from about 10pm-8:30am and I still felt fried. Once you actually get moving though you feel like a million bucks. Thats the thing with sleeping too much…
Goodness what lovely peppers!!!!!!! I’m so bad with them… I just stuff them with cheese >_< haha. I wish I could run like you too 😛 Have a good day!
Lindsay says
Getting out the door is always the hardest part for me too, but once I’m done I feel like a million bucks. The peppers look great. I’m ready to kick off the week with Thursday night football then a four day weekend! Woot Woot!
Matt says
Mmm those look so good 🙂
christina says
those peppers look gorgeous. i love the title of this post! it is a party! i bet it was a party in your mouth too. yay for fall!!
Shawnee says
Labor Day plans = laboring. 😀 I get to work. I am not complaining though, because I still get more holiday vacations than most (well other than teachers). 5 days for Thanksgiving, 4 days for Christmas, 4 days for New Years, 4 days for the 4th, President’s and Memorial Day too. Anyway, I haven’t had stuffed green peppers for ever!
Alycia [Fit n Fresh] says
lol I love how you call it “wogging” – so cute! And those stuffed peppers look banging! Good job girlie 🙂
Melissa says
I’ll definitely need to try those peppers! Looks delish! No big plans, but getting new windows on my house.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Glad you had an awesome run!! And those peppers look incredible 🙂
Simply Life says
that smoothie looks great!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says
I like your smoothie mug! 🙂
Kristy says
Your stuffed peppers look amazing!! Glad you had a good run and running “partner”! So cute! 🙂
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
that pic of koda reminds me of my walks w/ sadie pre-harness! 🙂
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