5 lbs in a week!!? Nice work! And, a yummy recipe..

Our Registered Dietitian, Laura CaJacob, has helped one of our members drop 5 pounds in 1 week! Maggie has made a few small changes that have resulted in BIG changes. Maggie says, "It seems easy... and I am not tempted to go off the plan! I can't believe a "diet" could be so easy. I don't feel like I am restricted...just eating healthy. I can tell a difference in yoga, too. Eating healthy isn't expensive. I really enjoy eating this way."

Maggie made this delicious dish recently and was kind enough to share her recipe:

Pinto Bean Enchilada Casserole
Ingredients:

Pinto beans (any kind of bean will do - black beans would be great)
If you want home made beans....Rinse and soak 2-3 cups of dry organic pinto beans overnight. Rinse again and cook with water 1 inch above beans. After one hour, add 1 chopped onion and 2-3 garlic cloves. When beans are soft, add about 1 tablespoon of fresh chili powder and salt and pepper to taste.
If you don't want to do the above steps, use 3-4 cans of beans... rinse those beans before using in enchiladas.
Sprouted corn tortillas... I found them in the refrigerated section near where they grind coffee at Whole Foods on Lamar. These turned out to be a nice surprise in the enchiladas... cooked up like they were cornbread. Regular corn tortillas will work if you can't find the sprouted.
Spinach... about 4 handfuls, washed.
Hatch green chili enchilada sauce... or any green sauce. Canned sauce may not be gluten free.
Soy cheese for the topping - grated or sliced.

1) Spread a thin layer of beans on the bottom of a 8x12 baking dish, just to keep the tortillas from sticking.
2) Add 1 layer of corn tortillas... tearing them to fit... easier than rolling enchiladas.
3) Spread a layer of beans.
4) Cover with 1/2 the spinach.
5) Add another layer of corn tortillas, beans and spinach.
6) Top with a third layer of tortillas. Cover with soy cheese.

I baked in 350 degree oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, then uncovered for another 20, until the cheese melted and had a nice color. Gluten free, dairy free, meat free. They were great the first night and even better the second!