Last night while I was “playing” on the computer, Bill was making dinner.
He prepped the salmon before putting in the oven:
And made the best bulgur dish I have had to date. Unfortunately, he is keeping it a secret even from me. But I am guessing there were many spices involved and some olive oil.
Here is my dinner plate with some lemon hummus on top of my salmon:
It was a delicious meal! I am really loving my new grains-bulgur and barley lately. I also feel good that I am eating them instead of pasta all the time.
What healthier thing have you swapped out lately?
Also, what other grains should I try?
Remember last Friday when I was too tired to meet up with Khrystle for a Tabata Ropes workout? Well today we are meeting up to do it 
I am very excited because it sounds so different and I hear it is quite difficult.
I will let you know how it goes!
Have a great Tuesday-day two of testing for me…….
xoxo
Looks great! My swap is quiona for rice. I need to swap more but it is hard to find any other whole grain. It is so frustrating, I would die to have them build something like a whole foods market.
One of my recent healthy swaps is to put my usual protein powders on hold and use Vega instead – which is probably a gazillion (very scientific term, I know) times more loaded with nutrients than bog standard protein powders.
I guess I didn’t really make a swap, but I got rid of diet soda a few months ago and since then, even an occassional soda just tastes gross. I’m proud of myself!
I swapped greek yogurt for mayonnaise in my tuna salad a couple of days ago. I don’t even miss a thing!
What?!?! He won’t even tell you? Is he afraid you’ll share it with all of the blogging world??? (which i would totally want you to do)
I’ve been slowly swapping out my coffee with tea at work. I’m almost positive this is the reason I was in such an awful mood last week at work, but it’s starting to get easier…
Bulgur is so good…love!
Can’t wait to hear about the ropes workout. Sounds very intriguing! Have you tried wheat berries yet?
Your dinner looks wonderful! I love salmon, and have not had it for a long time. What does Bill spice the salmon with?
Mmmm Bulgar is great and hearty! I wonder if he will ever tell you his secret?
Do you like quinoa?
XXOO
that looks amazing. mostly the bulgar…..i’m intrigued now as to how it got that texture. it almost looks like a very good comfort food, which i’m enamored with comfort food of ANY sort.
I’m really curious to hear about your ropes workout!
Oooh try millet! It has a great buttery taste and I love it! You always have such amazing looking food – fish especially! – on here
I just bought some Quinoa Pasta that I’m excited to try! Gluten free, has 4grams of protein, and 4 grams of dietary fiber in each serving.
have you had quinoa before? That’s a grain I would definitely recommend!
I have been trying to eat more vegetables as my side dishes instead of bread of pasta. I actually really like it this way
Have you tried millet? Or buckwheat? Both are awesome!
Lemon hummus on salmon! YUMM! I tried spaghetti squash instead of pasta recently, and it was pretty tasty
Omg you know…I loveeee Barley and haven’t had it in soooo long! I think I may have to pick someup! I don’t think I’ve ever had Bulgar….lately I’ve been making Quinoa!
There are different Quinoa’s you could try. Also different types of barley.
I stick to rice and oatmeal. How boring!
Amaranth. It’s a great source of protein!
Also try sprouting any of your grains for additional benefits:
http://gamereviewwiki.com/bikinibirthday/2010/04/11/day-75/
I’ve been swapping out packaged snacks for fresh veggies and fruits. I’m only on the third day and I swear I feel better. Now if I can just keep it up!
I’ve been spreading a little Laughing Cow wedge as a condiment on my bun with a veggie burger. Way better than mayo!
I like barley, but overall I think I prefer legumes over grains. I like brown rice but unfortunately I prefer the “white” varieties over the brown. I just love the taste of white jasmine rice! Brown jasmine is just not quite the same. I have both on hand and use what I am in the mood for at the time!
It isn’t easy to be good all of the time! I do like wheat berries. Have you ever soaked them and had them in a salad – very tasty!
Love, love salmon!!!
That bulgar looks nice and sticky, how do you get it that way?
I have been swapping out bars made with more natural ingredients for cheaper over processed ones.
I really like barley! It is so filling and goes well with lots of different dishes.
Salmon is something that I wish I liked. It is so good for me but I just can’t bring myself to eat it:(
Ah, I know I would have two protein smoothies a day just to have Bill’s Pizzas. I love a really good pizza. Unfortuntely, I haven’t found a place that has exceptional pizza!! Can’t wait to hear about your workout!! Have a beautiful day.
Kalli, By the way, what grade do you teach? I have a son in 6th grade and I was just wondering. We just got done testing last week.
I am always looking for new grains to try too. Some new ones I have tried are quinoa and barely. I have wheatberries in my cabinet that I need to try too. bulgar is on my list to buy!
I’ve been so bad about swapping new/healthy things since I’m trying to clean out the fridge/pantry!
salmon looks AMAZING!
Lately I’ve been swapping cashews for hemp seeds in raw recipes for more protein, less fat. I just tried bulgar for the first time an Whole Foods today, it was great!
Omg..that dinner looks so good. Never thought to put hummus on my fish before. I want the barley recipe!!!
have you tried amaranth? it’s pretty tiny but it’s good!