I’ll admit it. I used to hate hashtags. And then I got Twitter. And then Instagram. And then I got sucked in. I am not a crazy hashtagger, but I do use my fair share of them. And because I am feeling rather lazy today, I am going to revert to my new friend- #thehashtag- for this one. I promise I will make up for it with a tasty recipe at the end!
What I Ate Wednesday Thursday
Breakfast
No hashtag for this one because I think it deserves a little more of an explanation.
The lovely and wonderful Becky sent me a sample of Spark to try. I had heard so many great things about it and was very eager to see what all of the hype was about. I absolutely LOVED the flavor and it is great that it is full of vitamin B12! I am pretty sure that my body is not used to the caffeine though, because it crashed a little bit afterwards. I think this would be the perfect replacement for pop on those days when I actually feel like I do need some caffeine.
#liquidfuel #greensmoothie #neverenoughspinach #VegaOne
#obsessedwithbreakfastbakes #stilleatingpumpkinbutter
Lunch
#mygotoeasylunch #Ezekielsproutedwrapsarethebest #sauerkrautoneverything
#sohappythisisfinallybackinmylife
Afternoon Snacks
#myusualafternoonsnacks #Ionlyeatceleryasanexcusetoeatpeanutbutter
Dinner
#anewSummerysalad #obsessedwithblackeyedpeasandbarley #recipebelow
Evening Snacks
#hookedonhoneydew
#likeyoudidn’tseethisonecoming #Justin’svanillaalmondbutter
Well that was kind of fun, now wasn’t it? Make sure you head over to Jenn’s blog for other What I Ate Wednesday posts!
And make sure you keep on reading for a tasty Summertime salad…
Mexican Black-Eyed Pea and Barley Salad
Vegan
Serves 2 as a meal or 4 as a side
Ingredients
3/4 cup black-eyed peas, soaked overnight
1/2 cup barley
1/2 cup sweet corn (I used frozen that I thawed, but fresh would be great!)
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced (you could also add jalapeno if you like things spicy)
1/4 small yellow or red onion, diced
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1/2 tsp garlic powder
fine sea salt, to taste
sriracha sauce, optional
Directions
1. Cook your black-eyed peas and barley according to the package directions. Let cool. I like to cook mine on the weekend and then throw this salad together for a quick weeknight meal.
2. Combined cooked and cooled black-eye peas and barley with the remaining ingredients. Stir until well-combined. Add additional salsa and/or sriracha sauce to your liking.
3. Refrigerate until cool.
Doesn’t this salad just look like Summer? Ah, I love it!
So simple. So easy. And, most importantly, so refreshing and delicious.
I never thought I would be a black-eyed pea or barley eater, but it turns out that I love both!
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I love this post! And I think I need some of that energy drink mix for my drive to Davenport tomorrow! ;p
Haha, yes I think you do!! It tastes REALLY good, which is an added bonus!
And I know you like this post because of all of the hashtags. You are SO much better at using them than I am! 😉
Yummmm I can totally see this salad being perfect for summer picnics and parties. I’m always that weird chick who wants to bring a healthier salad. My family basically lives on mayo potato salad, so. Yeah. I can’t do that all the time haha
Haha!! Well you are not the only one! I totally appreciate a healthier salad at barbecues and picnics, so don’t worry… you aren’t alone!
For sure sounds like a great summer salad!!! I sometimes use hashtags a lot, then other times, not at all!! haha
I hear you. It all depends on how much effort I want to put into my tweets and whether or not I remember… 😉
You won me over as soon as I read “refreshing”. I’m all for spring type meals! I’d say you nailed it 🙂
You and me both! I don’t like “heavier” foods once Spring and Summer rolls around, so this is perfect!
Mmm, sauerkraut!! I was also in a summery-food mood this weekend and so made a corn salad with lime vinaigrette and grilled a ton of random veggies. Can’t wait for more grilling!
That sounds SO good!! I really need to start grilling veggies when I am at my parent’s house. I live in an apartment so I cannot use a grill 🙁
This is probably a silly question, but do you make your own sauer kraut or do you buy it? If you do make it how do you do it? I have been wanting to make fermented foods, but I literally have no idea where to start.
Not silly at all! I buy it, but would LOVE to try making my own. Unfortunately, I just have not gotten around to it yet 🙁
Omg I COMPLETELY agree about asparagus! I love it so much and it has been making frequent appearances both at lunch and dinner. Last Friday night I knew I wanted to stay in and cook but I had no idea what I wanted but I HAD to have a huge bunch of asparagus. It’s amazing on the grill, roasted, sautéed. That being said, I’ll probably be sick of it in a month because of eating it so much.
And your recipe – looks super delish. I’d probably serve it as a side for my family 🙂 Anything with sriracha tends to be a winner.
I will probably be sick of asparagus, too! I have definitely been eating it A LOT.
And yes…anything with sriracha is always good! 😉
Ooo, that mexican black-eyed peas and barley salad looks yumballz and refreshing! Green smoothies are the best! You can never have enough pop-eye the sailor man power 😉 😀
I am SO glad that you agree! The more spinach, the better 🙂
When I first glanced at your breakfast bake, I thought that was ketchup on the side and I was going to scream bloody murder 😆 I love me some ketchup, but I draw the line when it comes to oatmeal. And how sad is it that I’ve never tried barley?!? It looks like a texture that I’d love, too!
Oh my gahhh…. I love ketchup but that would be AWFUL. Thank goodness my tastebuds aren’t THAT weird 😉
Random question for you- do you cook your sweet potatoes in the oven or microwave? And for how long?
Haha, love it! I am lazy and I microwave them. I poke them with a fork and loosely wrap them in a damp papertowel. Then I microwave for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, flip, and microwave for an additional 2-3 minutes (depending on the size).
Pumpkin never gets old, even in the Summer! 😉 Love the looks of the barley salad. I will definitely be giving it a try because I love black-eyed-peas, but rarely seem to use them.
I definitely do not cook with black-eyed peas enough! I am trying to change that. And yay for pumpkin 🙂 After last fall I vowed to myself that I was going to keep on eating it throughout the year since it is so good!
LOVE black eyed peas! I only eat them on New Years Day though – FOR GOOD LUCK 🙂
Weirdly, I have never eaten them on New Years, but I’ll have to do that next year!