i have been working a lot lately, and although there is way too much food provided for us, it just isn’t that healthy all the time. also, we are basically on our own for lunch, so rather than spending at least $10 a day going to the warner brothers commissary, or a nearby restaurant like chipotle, i have been trying to bring my lunch. for tomorrow, i merged a bit of extra pre-cooked chicken and peas that were leftover extras from a pot pie i made last weekend, with some fresh green onions, peppers and lime that i picked up at the farmers market, added a bit of ‘below the border’ spices, olive oil and a touch of white wine vinegar.

ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup orzo (dry), cooked and rinsed cold
  • 1 cup chicken, cooked, cooled and cubed small
  • 1 cup fresh peas, blanched
  • 1/4  cup red pepper, diced small
  • 1/2 jalapeño, minced
  • 4 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 lime, juiced

to taste:

  • olive oil (1 tbsp?)
  • white wine vinegar (a splash)
  • cumin (lots)
  • chili powder (1 tsp?)
  • s+p

mix all the ingredients together, and then to your own taste add the olive oil, vinegar, cumin, chili powder and s+p.

at least i know one of my meals will be healthy, and made with mostly organic, local and fresh ingredients. for breakfast, i can only hope they don’t tempt me with ‘crack’ bacon.

makes 2 servings, or about 2.5 cups. approximately 400 calories per serving.