The Slow Carb Diet is to many, a repetitive program that makes you tired of eating the same foods. I have learned in the few weeks that I have been taking part on this program that it has made more imaginative, creative and bold with foods and I could not be more thankful that I am doing this.

Today’s quick & easy lunch consists of:

Ingredients

1. 1 Whole Red (or purple) Onion
2. 3 Garlic Cloves
3. 1/2 Cup (130 g) of Black Beans
4. 1/4 Cup (65 g) of Green Peas
5. 1/4 Cup (65 g) of Carrots
6. 1/2 Cup (130 g) of Canned Tuna

Seasoning

Salt, grounded black pepper, chili powder, Cajun powder, lemon juice and olive oil.

Process

1. Chop the onions and garlic, place in a container with 1/4 of a cup of lemon juice, pinch of salt and pepper — let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the veggie oil (or water) of the tuna and add a pinch 1/4 of a cup of olive oil — place it away for later use.
3. Add 1/4 of a cup of olive oil (or macadamia oil) to the frying pan and add the chopped onions and garlic. Wait until the onions are soft but firm.
4. Add the black beans and season lightly with Cajun and Chili powder — if you want you can add a pinch of salt & pepper, but remember that the onions had some already, so pay attention to the portions.
5. Wait 4 — 6 minutes and add the peas and carrots, leave on fire for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Turn off the stove, add the tuna and mix.

The amounts described are for just 1 serving (maybe 2 depending on who’s eating).

If all goes well, this meal is cooked and ready to serve in under 25 minutes. I like to have with my lunch, diet iced tea (no sugar) with a twist of lemon.

It was such a good meal, pretty easy to make and very healthy… For my next post, I will try to add pictures of the process! ☺