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Good morning! I feel so ridiculously rested after getting a good night’s sleep.  :)  I’m UP and ready to SIEZE THE DAY!

 

Last night I made a random quiche for dinner.  I had 1/2 a polenta log leftover and I wanted to somehow use it up:

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Cheesy Polenta Quiche (serves 4):

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 7 eggs, beaten and separated into two bowls: 5 eggs in a larger bowl and 2 eggs in a smaller bowl
  • 1/2 log polenta
  • 1/4 skim milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar)
  • Handful chopped raw kale
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Pasta sauce (to taste)

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Directions:

 

  • Beat 5 eggs, shredded cheese, milk, salt and pepper, and kale together.
  • Pour 1/2 the mix into a small casserole dish (an 8-inch round works perfectly).
  • Slice 1/2 a polenta log into about 1/4 inch thin strips.  Layer half of the polenta strips on top of the egg mixture.
  • Pour the other 1/2 of the egg mix over the polenta slices.
  • Top with other 1/2 of the polenta slices.
  • Beat 2 remaining eggs together and pour over top of polenta slices.
  • Cook for 50 minutes at 350 until golden crisp on the top and firm to the touch.
  • Let cool for 3 minutes before slicing.
  • Pour warm pasta sauce over the top.
  • Viola! Enjoy!

 

It was a great quiche and the polenta gave it a little extra "staying power."

 

Next up: brekkie!

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Yesterday I used a little extra pancake batter to make a whole wheat waffle, which I froze and reheated this AM.   I topped it off with blackberries, banana, and yogurt.

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Drool worthy!

 

As ya’ll know, I work on Saturday from 8 AM to 3 PM, so I packed my lunch:

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The star is rice, broc, and chickpeas.  Eaten cold and straight out of my purse.  🙂

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And I’m taking carrots and grapes for snackies:

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Operation Beautiful

 

The Saturday notes are up!  Check them out.

 

My favorite of the day (it’s so hard to choose!) was from Debbie at Oh So Ravenous.  She posted this note in the bathroom of an eating disorder treatment clinic.  Debbie said, "I couldn’t think of a better place to post!"

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We have a full day planned!  After work, the Husband and I are going to the beach for a little picnic.  :)  I’m really looking forward to it.

 

Have a BEAUTIFUL day!

{ 23 comments }

 

  • Sarah (Running To Slow Things Down) June 27, 2009, 4:38 am

    Mmm…I haven't had waffles in ages. Yours looks delish!! 😀

    Hope you're havin' an awesome weekend!!

  • Adi (oatonomy.com) June 27, 2009, 5:23 am

    Have a great day at work! That chickpea mix looks like it will be a definite highlight of the day 🙂

  • Meganerd June 27, 2009, 5:49 am

    I made your Flax french toast this morning- just thought I'd let you know! 🙂

    I'm loving all of your cold/straight out of your purse meals that you bring to work! I'm going to have to keep some of these in mind in the fall when I start back to school 🙂

    Ps- I got an orlando sentinel today, and didn't see OB!!

  • ohsoravenous June 27, 2009, 5:49 am

    Aww thanks for the shoutout! <3

    I love homemade waffles and the quiche looks amazing!

  • Val June 27, 2009, 5:51 am

    I love beach picnics – but your beach (the ocean) kicks my beach (Lake Michigan)'s butt, I'm afraid

  • leslie June 27, 2009, 6:18 am

    glad you got a good night's rest! you're doing an amazing job of packing delicious and produce-filled things to have on the go. you set such a good example. 🙂 have a good day at work!

  • Mrs. LC June 27, 2009, 6:19 am

    That quiche looks awesome, I'm going to have to keep that in mind! Have fun at the beach later. 🙂

  • Caitlin at Healthy Tipping Point June 27, 2009, 7:07 am

    megan – i think OB is going to be in the sunday paper!

  • Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now June 27, 2009, 7:16 am

    That quiche looks so good. You are so creative with your cooking.

  • seesaraheat June 27, 2009, 7:27 am

    Picnic sounds lovely! Enjoy 🙂

  • Christina June 27, 2009, 7:35 am

    I love polenta with cheese. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write June 27, 2009, 7:51 am

    That polenta quiche sounds really good. I've never cooked with polenta. Though I enjoy it when I have it at restaurants. I think I'll have to pick some up this weekend.

    I plan to post a couple Op Beautiful notes this weekend.

    Have a fantastic weekend!

  • Melinda June 27, 2009, 8:17 am

    That quiche looks awesome!
    I need to get in on the Operation Beautiful- what an awesome idea! 🙂

  • Julie June 27, 2009, 8:41 am

    what a creative dinner last night!

    I am having so much fun putting OB notes everywhere .. But i keep forgetting to take pictures.. but that is not as important as the notes 🙂

    http://strivingforbalance.wordpress.com/

  • Matt June 27, 2009, 8:42 am

    Mmm waffles. I am planning on some tomorrow after my long run!

  • Joelle (Chasing Pavements) June 27, 2009, 9:37 am

    That quiche looks really good, I will have to try it sometime. I've always wanted to make one before, but was a little bit intimidated!

  • Jenny June 27, 2009, 9:41 am

    enjoy your picnic 🙂

  • Raya @ Confessions Of A Black Belt June 27, 2009, 9:59 am

    That quiche looks divine!! I love polenta…I make a cheesy one with mascarpone cheese and it's so good!!

    -Raya @ Confessions Of A Black Belt

  • Lex June 27, 2009, 11:20 am

    Wow, I think i actually drooled looking at your brekkie!! that looks DELISH! I haven't had waffles in forever and that looks like the perfect mixture of fruits mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • Erica June 27, 2009, 11:57 am

    Hey girl! I love eggs and pasta sauce so your quiche looks super yum! Hope you have a nice Saturday

  • Rebeca @All Vegged Out June 27, 2009, 12:16 pm

    Polenta + Cheese + Eggs = Rebeca's in heaven!

  • N.D. June 27, 2009, 6:29 pm

    Mmm that looks really good!

  • Angie (Losing It and Loving It) June 27, 2009, 7:08 pm

    I'm really liking the look of that rice, broc and chickpeas. That would be a great lunch idea for me.

    Oh and I posted about your Operation Beautiful on my most recent blog post about having a positive attitude. It fit perfectly and I can't wait until I'm able to participate. I think it's great that you started that.

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