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28 Days of Pilates: day 18 + Roasted Balsamic Veggie Bowl
Do you ever have days where you CRAVE vegetables?
Cravings are an indicator of a physical or emotional need and in this case I truly think my body was lacking nourishment. So I listened to my body and made a big, nourishing bowl of quinoa and roasted veggies.
Roasted vegetables are delicious and full of nutrients.
Give this recipe a try and let me know what you think.
Roasted Balsamic Veggie Bowl
Ingredients:
2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 head broccoli, chopped
2 cups brussel sprouts, trimmed and sliced
2 Tbs olive oil (or oil of your choice)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups spinach
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
Avocado
(note: feel free to roast whatever veggies you have on hand and adapt it to your preferences)
Dressing:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs dijon mustard
1 Tbs grade B maple syrup
1 Tbs quality mayonnaise or vegenaise
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Spread chopped sweet potato out on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil salt and pepper. Roast for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add the additional veggies and garlic. Roast for an additional 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook quinoa on the stove according to package directions. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to mix well.
Serve roasted veggies and quinoa over a bed of greens with sliced avocado and a drizzle of creamy balsamic dressing.
Save your leftovers for lunches and snacks throughout the week.
Now that we’ve nourished your body with food, let’s move on to loving your body through exercise.
Today’s arm workout is a challenge!
Feel free to modify the exercises if you have sensitive wrists. It’s always okay to stay on your elbows.
Todays’ Check-In: show me what you’re eating! Snap a photo of a meal you’re enjoying today and use the hashtag #28daysofpilates.
Enjoy!
xo,
Robin Long
Robin Long, founder and CEO of Lindywell, certified Pilates instructor, Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, and author of 'Well to the Core,' blends 15 years of expertise with a lifelong commitment to holistic health.
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7 thoughts on “28 Days of Pilates: day 18 + Roasted Balsamic Veggie Bowl”
That is my absolute favorite mix of ingredients – sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, broccoli, avocado… YUM! Love all the flavors in there. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Those low-plank to high-plank moves are killer; and the arm circles are always deceptively effective! Another great video (I always say that, but I truly mean it).
You’re welcome. It’s really tasty and just feels good to eat because it’s full of nutrients.
Low to high planks are SO hard! I was working up a sweat as well 🙂
I am so making this for dinner tonight. But I think Ill throw in some tofu.
That’s a great idea. Did you like it?
Great workout! I used the kickstand method this time for the side planks, thanks for that tip the other day (and in today’s video). Can’t wait till I’m strong enough to do the full plank — but the tricep dips were already tons easier than the first time!
Sounds perfect Sky. Give yourself time – and isn’t that the best to feel certain exercises getting easier? Keep at it!
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