Tasty Tuesday

As this week brings the finale of Top Chef in New Orleans, I made a Cuban/Cajun/Californian trio dinner tonight.

Mahi Mahi with pineapple and peppers
Black beans
Salad with tomatoes and pomegranate seeds

Mahi Mahi:
Thawed frozen fish from Trader Joes (we're on a budget)
Put in pre-heated over at 350 covered with garlic powder for 30-minutes
After fish was cooked, plated with fresh cut pineapple and topped with chopped up peppers (I like it spicy!!!)

Black beans:
Pretty basic - heated a can of black beans and topped with tapatio

Salad:
Mixed organic greens with pomegranate seeds
Topped with sliced tomatoes
Dressed with olive oil, balsalmic, salt and pepper to taste

Delish!

Why it's good for you?
Yet another 30-30-40 meal - the beans and fruit pack some carbs but they come with fiber, too. The fish is a great source of protein (as are the beans), and the peppers help satisfy the appetite so as not to over-eat.

Why it's good for baby?
Fish helps brain development and I want these kids to be smart!

Why it's good for runners?
The carbs from the fruit and beans will help with a morning run but not over exhaust you before you get going (bread and pasta do this to me).