healthy fried rice? yes, please.

This recipe is unbelievably easy and ... better than any take out fried rice I've ever had. Oh, and as an added bonus: it's healthy!!



What you need :



1 3/4c. Brown Rice ( I like the 90second microwaveable Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Ready Rice)- i used the whole package , make sure it's precooked before you add it in.

1 red pepper, diced

1 1/2 c. precooked chicken

1/2 cup of chopped green onions (scallions)

1/2 cup diced onions (i prefer the white onion)

1 large egg

2 tbsp Low sodium Soy Sauce

1 tsp olive oil

Make it:

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion and red pepper and saute until the onion softens (approx 3 min). Add the egg stirring frequently and quickly until the egg firms up (approx 2 min). Add the soy sauce, chicken, rice (should already be cooked!), scallions, and if you want..hot sauce to taste. Stir and cook about 3 more minutes until well blended!

makes 2-3 servings. per serving: 413 calories, 9g fat (1.4sat fat), 49g carbs, 5 g fiber, 33 g protein.

some like it H O T

If you haven't tried hot yoga or pilates yet...- you've got to go. 3okMillionaires recently discovered Invoke studio. Located on Ft.Wayne street in downtown Indy, this studio offers an unbelievably dynamic schedule packed with Vinyasa Yoga (a flowing yoga that ties movement with breath), Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates (IM=X) classes.

Invoke has been ranked #1 in City Search in both the yoga and pilates categories (rightfully so). This is definitely a studio you want to try out. Bursting with energy and good vibes, we highly recommend checking it out for yourself.

Cas, Marge, Amy and myself ventured to Invoke to try the HOT YOGA. (FIRST CLASS IS FREE!!) We all came prepared in our spandex, which is definitely a must. A big bottle of water and a towel are necessities to surviving a hot yoga class. You can purchase water ($1) if you forget to bring your own .. and you can borrow a clean towel for (.50). Invoke does have yoga mats you can borrow for free but, I would highly recommend bringing your own- as you will be sweating ...allll over it.

We really enjoyed sweating out our toxins while awkwardly laying in what the yogi's call the "dolphin pose." Hot vinyasa yoga burns about 500-600 calories an hour, depending on your body type and intensity. The room is all sorts of hot and humid so - don't make any plans following this class.

The best things about Invoke I've discovered so far:

1. community yoga ($5) ...talk about a bargain!!

2. reserve a spot ahead of time online (awesome!)

3. schedule is online and kept up to date

4. First saturday of the month- a free class is offered for beginners

5. innovative and trendy classes/ideas (i.e. a 2 hour vinyasa class with a DJ spinnin'hits in the background)

You'll for sure leave engergized and ready to change the world.

RECIPE: Summer Qiunoa

Looking for a quick and easy dish to help you hang on to the last few weeks of summer? Try this quinoa recipe!

You might be asking, "What the hell is quinoa to begin with?". Well, since you asked- Quinoa (Kee-no-uh) originated in South America back around some odd 6,000 years ago. The Incas actually believed the crops to be sacred, calling them "chisaya mama" or for those of us that don't speak Incan, "Mother of al Grains". They treated it so much like a diety, that when the Spanish Conquistadors showed up they actually forbid the indigenous people to grow quinoa and switch their crops to corn instead. Talk about being a little xenophobic. I mean, who is afraid of a type of grain? Really? Anyways, quinoa is chuck full of protein (12-18%) and unlike wheat or rice it contains a balanced amount of amino acids.

Now that you know all you ever wanted to know about quinoa and more, here's a way to fix it for all your fabulous 30km friends!

Ingredients:
1 Cup quinoa (Good Earth has the best price in their bulk section, remember to buy local!)
1 1/2 Cups water
2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/2 herb of your choice (I like to use basil or cilantro)
Any assortment of fresh or frozen veggies of your choice ( Usually throw in a cup of corn, red onion, peas, carrotts and tomatoes)

Directions:
Throw your quinoa and water into a covered pot and bring to a boil. As soon as the water starts boiling, turn your heat to low for 20 minutes. Don't take the lid off until its done (I always have a hard time with this step, but it's worth it). Your quinoa will end up the consistency of couscous.

Put your quinoa in a plastic bowl and put it in the fridge until it cools (or freezer for a quick chill). Once it has cooled down, add the veggies, herbs, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir. Done.


Enjoy!

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"What I Wore" is wearing me out!

Thousandaire fashionistas -

I recently discovered this blog called "What I Wore," written by fellow Hoosier Jessica Schroeder. This girl has style for days and is also faithful about updating the blog, so there's always a dose of daily inspiration.

The blog is exactly what it sounds like - pics and descriptions of what she has worn. She does a fabulous job of mixing new, old, thrifted and gifted items to create a truly interesting and unique style. Check it out for some fresh new ideas.

I'm also lusting after her new chin-length bob - sups chic!

Devour the Summer

Rev up your August appetite and prepare your taste buds for Devour Downtown summer style. August 10-23, 35 of our favorite restaurants are participating including Barcelona, Scotty's Brewhouse and Santorini Greek Kitchen. Some of our city's pricier restaurants are even dishing out the deals for this foodie affair. Be sure to make reservations!

And then there was pie. Glorious pie.

A smattering of the 30kMs did a TasteCasting at Scotty's Brewhouse last night, myself included. Because I'm lazy, I'm just going to link this to my full review while I nosh on leftovers.

Do your inner sweet tooth a favor: Get dessert. Do your waist line a favor: Park far away.