Daily Menu for June 24

We had fat free refried beans in addition to the lentils and made them into tostadas instead of tacos. The lentil mixture was really, really good, though, and a definite make-again meal. I think they'd freeze well for make-ahead meals, too.

Tasty Lentil Tacos Recipe from AllRecipes.com

INGREDIENTS
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup salsa

12 taco shells (I used corn tortillas baked in the oven with a little olive oil brushed on them. They got nice and crisp.)
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup diced onion
1 diced avocado
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (I used less of a smoked sharp cheddar, and with the strong flavor a little goes a long way
6 tablespoons sour cream (I used plain fat free yogurt)
any other toppings you like

DIRECTIONS
In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the lentils, chili powder, cumin and oregano; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Uncover; cook for 6-8 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Mash lentils slightly.

Stir in salsa. Spoon about 1/4 cup lentil mixture into each taco shell. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.

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Daily Menu

Breakfast
Summer Muesli (yogurt, oatmeal, fruit)

Lunch
Lentils, brown rice, 1/2 oz. cheese (1.5), veggies for a lentil taco salad
Mexican coleslaw

Dinner
Don't know yet! I'll update later

WPA (Weekly Points Allowance) points used today: 1.5
WPA points available: 34
Activity points today: 2
Activity points this week: 6

Daily 8 - the 8 Healthy Guidelines
1. Fruits and veggies - 5
2. Whole grains - oatmeal, brown rice
3. Milk - yes
4. Healthy oil - yes
5. Protein - yes
6. Limit sugar and alcohol - yes
7. Water - 8+
8. Multivitamin - yes