I shouldn’t be allowed to wear my workout shoes. Anywhere. Even the the gym. They smell like living hell.
So yesterday, I thought it would be a good idea to drink about 20 ounces of water per class. And I taught 3 classes. Do the math. Then drank a coffee and another glass of water. Worked out. Then another glass. So if I’m doing my math right, that’s like 1,000 ounces. Ok, not really. But it’s a lot of ounces since I still drank a couple more glasses through the day. But I didn’t feel healthy or refreshed. I felt bloated and uncomfortable. And I barely peed. What does that mean? Am I dying. I don’t know about this whole drinking water thing. I feel like a water balloon. But not the firm water balloons that will definitely pop when you throw them. No, no. I feel like the big floppy ones that bounce right off that ground and almost become a flat pancake. Is any of this making sense to you? Me neither.
I know this isn’t the most creative recipe I’ve ever created, but it’s delicious. And easy. And I’m way more into easy these days. Especially since I leave for Lake Powell today and I had to use up everything I had in my fridge before I left. So…sorry for not being sorry!! Remember my trip to Lake Powell last year? It was fun. I wonder if it will top it this year. To be continued…
I’m frightened about the sun in Lake Powell. I haven’t really tanned whatsoever this summer, which is the first summer ever, so my skin is only a slight bronze from the tanning lotion I’ve been slathering on. Only sometimes because it smells sketch. Jergens commercials about their lotion not smelling is total bull. Don’t believe them. It turns you nice and orangey, but it smells weird.
What’s up with the pretzel bun obsession nowadays? I don’t get it.
Ok before I leave you, I have to tell you about a new favorite product I recently tried. The company is called Sweety P and is a paleo-inspired bakery. They have mini loafs and bite size treats which include flavors of cinnamon, chocolate chip, banana bread, and chocolate zucchini. It’s the perfect sized treat for a snack or dessert. I became instantly obsessed with these little bites of joy. And they aren’t too sweet, just sweet enough to satisfy that cake need. I love cake. Check them out here!
Mexican Rice Bowls
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1/3 cup broth or water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 pound pork chorizo
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- salsa of choice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Run florets of cauliflower through a food processor using the shredding attachment, to rice the cauliflower. Or use a grater and crate the cauliflower until you have small pieces.
- Place a small saucepan over medium heat, add cauliflower and broth or water and a bit of salt to the pan and cover to let steam for about 10 minutes. Mix a couple times to keep from sticking to the bottom.
- Once cauliflower is soft, add garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cilantro, lime, and a bit of salt and pepper.
- While rice is cooking, place a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook chorizo and ground beef. Break up into small pieces and cook until cooked through completely.
- Dice onion and avocado.
- When cauliflower rice and meat are done cooking, add rice, meat, onion, avocado, and salsa to a bowl.
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I felt the same way but I was OVER drinking water and had hyponatremia! When you drink too much water and don’t eat enough salt… it was so weird and I felt like crap and bloated. Your body holds on to the water because your sodium is so low… blah blah blah. It was crazy and I think because eating paleo, you tend to eat less sodium (packaged foods). I learned a lot and have been eating pickles like crazy! 🙂
Also- this looks reallllllly good and easy.
p.s. do you remember meeting me at Regionals in D.C.? I almost cried haha
I totally don’t understand that whole drinking the whole ocean of water idea thing either. Its actually not good for your metabolism at all. I actually look 3 months pregnant when I drink too much water.
uggg, water. I have been told by my doctor to drink up…my kidney function tested low, too low, and I need to be super hydrated for the retest….it is a living hell.
Had a big ol serving of cauliflower rice last nice, with lots of curry….yum. Your simple dish looks simply delicious!
you have got to stop using that bronzer shit. it is bad for your body, fuh rillzzz.
check out http://www.skindeep.org if you think i’m crazy. you feed your body good shit, so take care of your skin too! 😉
Forget what you said about this bowl not looking good. I think it looks fantastic! If I could, I would eat it off of my computer screen if I could.
And the Sweety P treats are AMAZING!!! I live in the Boston area and was able to try them at a book signing Diana Rodgers had a few weeks ago. My kids devoured the chocolate chip balls. I love both the banana and zucchini breads. YUM!!
Funny you say that about pretzel buns. I just passed a Wendy’s yesterday and read that on a sign. I thought hugh I wonder what THAT would taste like?
Keep up the great work on the pics and food recipes. You are amazing. Everytime I want to jump off the paleo wagon I see something else I gotta try. The only thing I would add would be scallions or cilantro. We tend to eat with our eyes and the more color the better!!
Thanks paleo girl!
Oh NOM, NOM, NOM! This shall be made by me! Oh yes it shall!
I love cauliflower rice bowls!
Tried avocados for first time ever this weekend and was impressed so this recipe is timely for me to try… I went from sun bunny to a vampire avoidant of the sun too. I usually do the lotion tan at least, I didn’t even bother this summer, my first ever as a Casper (i.e. Casper the Friendly Ghost cartoon character).
I love simple yet delicious and this recipe fits the description for both.
I know what you mean about drinking lots of water, sometimes it doesn’t actually make you feel better just water logged.
woman I just love you
this is brilliant.
cauliflower as the “eye candy” of rice.
I am so making this and my husband will eat it dammit!