Flex 2018-03-01 Flex Magazine | Page 71

MEALS OF THE MONTH FOOD & SUPPS Mint-Chip Shake SERVES 2 1 1 ¾ 1 8 2 cup coconut water cup almond milk cup ice tbsp cacao nibs fresh mint leaves scoops chocolate whey protein powder 1. Place coconut water, milk, ice, cacao nibs, and mint in a blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Add protein powder and blend for 45 seconds. THE MACROS PROGRESS TASTES SWEET WITH OUR COCONUT MINT- CHIP RECOVERY SHAKE. Pasta made from brown rice is gluten-free and more easily digested. SERVES 4 Salmon 2 skinless salmon fillets (6 oz each) Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp coconut oil Pasta 8 oz spaghetti-style brown rice pasta 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered For the Kale Pesto 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add kale. Cook 30 seconds, then transfer kale to a bowl filled with ice water and let sit for a minute. Drain in a colander. 2. In a food processor, combine kale, salt, and olive oil. Pulse 10 to 12 times, or until finely chopped. Scrape down sides of processor, add miso, garlic, yeast, and pepper, and pulse until well combined. For the Salmon 1. Preheat oven to 425˚F. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and lemon zest. 2. Place a nonstick, oven-safe skillet over high heat and add coconut oil. Once oil has begun to shimmer, place salmon fillets in pan and cook 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown. 3. Transfer pan to oven and cook 4 to 5 minutes for medium-rare. For the Pasta 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. 2. Toss pasta with kale pesto and tomatoes. Serve pasta with salmon. THE MACROS