Somehow, last weekend I managed to inhale precisely two-fifths of my most favorite carrot cake slathered in the fluffiest cream cheese frosting known to mankind.

So now it’s all about eating healthily.

Lots of fruit and veggies, plus whole grains, nuts, and seeds.

And not a whole lot of cheese or sugar… or alcohol.

But definitely a leettle cheese and sugar because deprivation is just not my thing.

The alcohol will have to wait til Friday though.

This is going to be a long week, that’s for sure.

I’ve been consuming more than my fair share of eggs are well, and the struggle to leave a perfectly poached (or fried) egg out of the picture was more than real this time around.

Beans + corn count as a complete protein so I was able to convince myself that the egg wasn’t completely necessary.

Although I do know, deep down, that eggs are always necessary.

But anyways.

I did throw some cheese on my sweet potato. (After the pics.)

Queso Cotija to be exact.

Because I simply couldn’t resist.

And I had a bunch of leftover Cotija from these here Authentic Veggie Enchiladas.

As you know, I’d rather have a pet tarantula than waste.

(That’s a big fat hairy lie, but you get what I’m saying.)

So yeah, if you leave out the cheese this healthy lunch or dinner is vegan, not to mention gluten-free!

Your tummy will be full, and you’ll feel pretty dandy too.

Unless you decide to dump on the hot sauce.

Super spicy foods do not make super happy tummies.

Enough with the rambling.

You’re just ten minutes away from enjoying something truly tasty.

Simply saute your corn in a little tropical coconut oil, throw in some cooked black beans to get them nice and toasty warm, season with a pinch of salt, then spoon the mixture on top of half a baked sweet potato. Top it all off with your favorite pico de gallo or tomato salsa, creamy sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, hot sauce (for a kick, if you’re into the spicy scene), and Cotija (if you’re a cheese fiend like myself).

Dig in!

P.S. Here’s a mighty fine pico de gallo recipe if you’re all about that homemade jazz.

P.P.S. A squeeze of lime is always welcome.

P.P.P.S. Shredded Monterey Jack cheese or mozzarella would work too! If you’re not going the vegan route.

P.P.P.P.S. If you’re one of those individuals who hates cilantro due to your genetic makeup, please don’t force yourself to consume the herb. If you just disdain cilantro because you’re a weirdo, buck up and eat the herb. (Just kidding.)