Make ahead meals: Quinoa Enchiladas

These are not the ones I made, but I forgot to take a picture of mine. These look the same though! :) 

So my husband (I have one of those now!) was traveling out of town this past week.  I knew I had a busy schedule this week so last Sunday after I dropped him off at the airport I made meals for the week.

One of the meals I made was Quinoa Enchiladas. They were so easy, and sooo yummy!

You'll need:

6 Whole Wheat Tortillas
1 can vegetarian refried beans
1/2 cup quinoa
Sharp cheddar cheese
1 small can of enchilada sauce

Preheat the oven to 350
I cooked the rinsed quinoa (1 cup water and 1/2 cup quinoa to a boil then simmer 20 min until water is absorbed) then combined it with the can of beans and 1 cup shredded cheese.
Spread a little bit of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x9 glass dish. Spread a little enchilada sauce all over one side of a tortilla then spoon some of the quinoa/bean mixture down the middle in a line. Fold the edges over and then the sides.
Place in the dish and repeat for the remaining tortillas (I made six easily). Then spread the rest of enchilada sauce over the top of the enchiladas and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top (however much you like).

Pop in the oven for 20min and you're done! I let these cool for a bit and then put them in the fridge. They freeze well too though!

Enjoy!

Who doesn't love snacks?

Tuesday tip: Great snacks, particularly post workout, include the combination of protein and carbohydrate. You need to refuel your body with nutrients to repair msucle tissue while also replinishing your energy (glycogen) stores.

Protein shake with banana, protein mix, chocolate milk and ice blended together.

Peanut butter and banana on whole grain tortilla (or rice cakes, or whole grain bread)

Pita and Hummus: one of my faves, but watch your portion size! Count out your chips or do something to combat mindless munching.

Apple slices or bananas with peanut butter are another go-to quick and healthy option. Just remember to go easy on the PB!

Yogurt (particularly greek yogurt) and berries or almonds. You could also make this into a small parfait by adding a touch of granola

 For you meat eaters (or semi-vegetarians), a bit of lean meat with a side of fruit would be a good choice as well.

 What are some of your favorite post-workout snacks?