Today I’ve a few things to log off my upper body. Probably it’s me silently getting a discussion with myself here but whatever the case, I just require a place to reflect.

I’ve been thinking a lot about my career, passion, and potential goals. Overall Personally i think pretty accomplished for being 25. I’m pleased… but unsatisfied. Will that make sense? Yes, I love my blog and I enjoy my full-time job, but something is definitely missing.

I’ve sensed this for a couple months. Perhaps it’s because I’ve become as well comfortable. In the end, I don’t desire to be in the same place forever and I’m pretty certain Minnesota just isn’t for me. However, unfamiliarity is really scary, but it’s also more exhilarating and compelling. And to become honest, I’m lacking that. Personally i think like without it, I can’t grow. I’D LIKE and Have to consider risks and screw up. God understands, we’re all bound to fail at some point in our lives. Our encounters are why is us better.

Ultimately it comes down to the: I believe that anything well worth having will probably be worth fighting with each other for. This holds true in like, careers, a friendly relationship, etc. I don’t wish to miss a chance to become happy or to find exactly what I’m searching for. I have goals and dreams, and when I don’t pursue them now, when am i going to?

I guess given that I’ve been thinking about all this, I will probably start making some changes in my lifestyle. More to come.

For the time being, MEATLOAF MUFFINS! YOU GUYS they’re basically packed healthy taste bombs.

If I’m going to make a traditional dish like meatloaf, it’s obvious a few things are going to happen:

1. It will likely be stuffed in muffin tins therefore they come out cute.

2. You know it’s going to be healthy.

3. Bring about the Mexican flavors!

I really like these muffins because they are perfectly portioned and great for re-heating and enjoying having a salad or fresh veggies. They’re also great as a midnight snack. I’d know.

How you make sure they are is fairly simple, too: Just saute garlic, onions, and peppers, make up some quinoa, mix all the elements together in a big dish with some spices and place into muffin mugs to bake! Who wouldn’t love these?

Oh and do not worry, these infants aren’t dry like some meats loaves. Rather they’re perfectly flavored, damp, and topped with cheesy goodness and also a spoonful of your favorite enchilada sauce. Clean consuming at it’s finest!

Tips: It is possible to definitely make use of either ground chicken breast or surface turkey breast with this recipe – both can taste amazing! I would just make sure it’s pretty lean since we’re looking to maintain these healthful and low-calorie! When you have trouble finding ground rooster, you can constantly ask your neighborhood butcher. I asked the butchers at Whole Foods if indeed they would grind up a pound of chicken breast for me plus they were a lot more than happy to!

Enjoy!

Prep pig feet boiling time:

25 mins

Cook time:

25 mins

Total period:

50 mins

Ingredients

1 crimson or orange pepperpepper, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup cut cilantro

newly ground salt and black pepper, to taste

1 pound ground chicken white meat or extra slim gound turkey breast

2 egg whites

2/3 cup low fat shredded colby jack or mexican cheese

Instructions

To make quinoa: Rinse quinoa with cold water in mesh strainer. In a small saucepan, bring water and quinoa to some boil. Cover, decrease high temperature to low and allow simmer for quarter-hour or until quinoa provides absorbed every one of the liquid. Remove from high temperature and fluff quinoa with fork; set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. While the quinoa cooks it is possible to move on to the next step.

Preheat oven to 350 levels F. Spray a 12-glass muffin tin generously with cooking food spray. Heat essential olive oil in a moderate skillet over moderate heat. Add garlic clove, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for a couple minutes or before onions possess softened. Transfer to a big bowl to great for a couple minutes.

Put quinoa, cumin, oregano, chili powder, scorching sauce, reddish pepper flakes, cilantro, sodium and pepper and 1 / 2 of enchilada sauce (you’ll reserve the others for topping the muffins later on). Next stir in ground poultry (or turkey) and egg whites and 1/4 cup of the cheese. You made have to use the hands to ensure all elements are well combined. Work with a 1/4 cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop to add meatloaf mixture equally to muffin cups.

Bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven and spoon remaining enchilada sauce and mozzarella cheese over the tops of muffins. Place back in range and bake for yet another 3-5 a few minutes or until parmesan cheese melts and muffins are cooked. Let cool for a couple minutes then provide with more fresh vegetables for a complete meal. Makes 6 servings – 2 muffins each.

To create meatloaf less spicy and kid-friendly, omit red pepper flakes and hot sauce.

If you can’t find ground chicken white meat, you can ask the butcher to grind it for you at the grocery store – they always do that for me personally at whole foods. Another choice is extra slim ground turkey!

Feel absolve to make use of 1 egg instead of 2 egg whites.

If this winter season doesn’t convince you to definitely leave Minnesota, nothing will 😉 In all seriousness, I understand what you mean. 9 years ago we took a risk and moved to Wisconsin where we didn’t understand anyone and I didn’t have employment. It finished up being a good decision and really worth the risk. Whatever it is you are thinking of, go for it!!

The mini meatloves appear amazing. I will need to try them ðŸ‚

Wow – what an ingenious combination of flavors!! I can’t wait to try these.

Good luck with figuring out what’s leaving the unfulfilled side of you unfulfilled, and with identifying what adjustments you want to help to make – far easier said than completed ðŸ‚