Need ideas to pack dinner for my long days......

[Guest guest]

I start taking night classes tomorrow and will leave straight from work to class. I won't have time to "eat" but think a blended soup might be perfect. Just thought I would ask for help on ideas of what to pack. I'm trying to go 100% now but since I like to make things fresh, I'm already taking a lot of time in the morning for my food. Is it OK to make a blended soup at night? Are there ideas for easier foods to blend/ways to compensate for heavy greens since I'm still waiting on my Vitamix? I have a REALLY cheap blender right now. I have a juicer too but I read that juices should be consumed immediately. But I could add juices to my blended soups. I just don't want to pick up cooked food for lack of time/preparation. Oh, I'm not a fruitarian, so I like my greens in my meals in the evening!!

 

Any recipe hints would help too........I have my mind full today!

 

Thanks everyone!

Claudine :-)

[Guest guest]

Just found this in Victoria's newsletter. Have a glass of green juice on the side....

 

 

Gazpacho

This summer dish is satisfying and light.

 

Blend the following ingredients in a blender until smooth:

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

5 large ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom organic)

1 medium red bell pepper

2 cloves garlic or spicy pepper to taste

4-5 pitted dates

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 bunch of fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

 

Pour the gazpacho liquid into a bowl and cut the following vegetables into 1/2 inch cubes:

1 large avocado

1 medium bell pepper

5 sticks celery

Add the chopped veggies to the liquid.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Serves 6