Before I went dairy free and started eating healthier I often drowned my food in cheese and sour cream. Rice and beans, salad, potatoes, casseroles--it was all a vehicle for dairy.
Lately, I've discovered the beauty of simple flavors that enhance not cover up the taste of my food. My new favorite toppings? Fresh squeezed lemon juice, olive oil and salt. (Since I'm eating very little processed food lately I don't even feel guilty about the salt.) Sometimes I also add red pepper flakes.
Tonight I had a modified rice and beans with quinoa, refried beans, fresh chopped onions and black olives eaten on corn chips. (I should have added fresh cilantro and greens but I was out.) Lemon juice, olive oil and salt was the perfect addition to this meal.
It started out as my version of salad dressing. I tried all kinds of things, chopping fresh garlic into the oil and adding other seasonings but I find I like the simple version best. It's really easy too. I even use it at work. I have a bottle of olive oil there and I keep fresh lemons in the fridge--when I'm ready to eat I just squeeze, drizzle and enjoy.
Then I tried it on top of my new favorite meal: blackened chicken (cumin), sprouts, onions and black olives wrapped in a homemade whole wheat tortilla. Loved it! A variation is falafel instead of chicken with tahini sauce. Both are great with the lemon, olive oil and salt combination.
I can't wait to find out what else it tastes good on!
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