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Memorial Weekend Recap + Black Bean Rollups Recipe

May 25, 2015 by MCM Mama 11 Comments

Today we thank all of those who have sacrificed for the freedoms the rest of us are enjoying. I try to keep that in mind as we enjoy our weekend and listen to Rolling Thunder as it goes by.

Rolling Thunder heading down 66.

We have had a very busy, but fun weekend. Today, sadly, will be all about getting homework and chores done, so no more partying for me, but that’s ok. Back to the real world.

I’m linking up with Tara and Erin for my weekend recap and with Deborah and Tina for their meatless Monday. (If you are here for the vegetarian recipe, skip to the bottom and ignore the big plate of meat…)

sartori cheese

Friday kicked off nicely with a delivery of a bag of Sartori cheese. I’m a Fit Foodie Ambassador and Sartori is one of their extremely generous sponsors! I’ll be honest – I’d run just for the cheese. Yes, it’s that good.

I also managed to get in a 4 mile speedwork run in the nice cool weather.  My speed was not particularly impressive, but it was good to work on turning over my legs a little faster than I have been.  I have just a few weeks until I start training for my fall events, so I’m trying to pick up a bit of speed and do some HIIT workouts before the mileage starts building again.

rock bottom beer

Then, of course, we went out for dinner and beer. Ahhh.

Saturday, we were rewarded by absolutely perfect weather. It was one of the days that I LOVE living here. Warm, sunny, and low humidity.  We took advantage of it by spending the day at a friend’s party.

party boys

I took along one of my favorite appetizers: black bean tortilla rollups. I’ve spent the last few years simplifying and “healthifying” the recipe (see below for recipe). I still need to figure out if there’s a better tortilla option though.

Good beer, good friends, good weather.  What more could you want?

Brazilian beef

Apparently, an entire plate of beef.

Yeah, another friend brought the most amazing Brazilian beef and set the plate of bite sized pieces right in front of me. I’m pretty sure I didn’t eat the entire plate, but umm, yeah most of it became mine.  So good!  Unfortunately, I don’t eat a lot of red meat, so I was not so happy about it later.

I woke Sunday morning to a message from Cynthia asking me if I was joining them at Athleta Georgetown for yoga. It was a Sweatpink event and I wanted to go, but I really did not want to roll out of bed.  But I did, and I did not regret it.

Sweatpink Athleta

I got to hang with Deborah, Mar, Cynthia, Colleen and Coco who I already knew and got to meet Jenny, Kathryn, and Alexis for the first time.

athleta yoga

Even better, I also got a great workout (I’m kind of sore today LOL). I may have come home with a few new items of clothing as well. Ahem.

athleta tanks

Then it was gutter cleaning time. All I’m going to say about that is that it’s the most disgusting chore we have to do on our house. Ugh.

Friends came over for dinner and drinks, but we were all pretty wiped from the party the day before. I may have had cheese and cake for dinner. Don’t judge. It was good.

To round out my evening, I got a surprise from a friend. She showed up with a friend of hers and his MOTORCYCLE.  Apparently at our 20th anniversary party, I’d told him I wanted to ride his bike. So, he showed up and took me for a ride. It was awesome! I could totally be a motorcycle babe!

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How was your weekend? Are you having fun today or is today your day to get ready for the real world again?

Don’t forget! Tomorrow is Tuesdays on the Run and the topic is “Compression”. Do you use it? Do you think it works? What are your favorite products.  Tell us!

And here’s that recipe I promised!

Black Bean Tortilla Rollups

Black Bean Tortilla Rollups
Recipe Type: Appetizer
Author: MCM Mama
Easy vegetarian appetizer that always goes fast
Ingredients
  • 8 oz Neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese)
  • 3/4 C lite sour cream (I prefer Daisy as it has the least number of ingredients)
  • 1 C shredded cheese (I use the 2% four cheese blend)
  • 1/4 C chopped, well drained pimento stuffed olives
  • 1/4 C chopped red or sweet onion
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 5-7 flour tortillas
  • Salsa
Instructions
  1. Beat Neufchatel cheese and sour cream until well blended
  2. Add cheese, olives, and onions
  3. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours (see cheats below)
  4. Put beans in food processor and blend until smooth
  5. Spread each tortilla with a thin layer of beans
  6. Spread a thin layer of cheese mixture
  7. Roll up tightly
  8. Refrigerate until chilled
  9. Cut into slices and serve with salsa
3.3.3070

Here’s how I cheat because I’m always making this right before we go to a party:

1. Buy refried black beans. The Harris Teeter organic ones are nearly as healthy  as canned black beans. (If healthy is your main goal, cook your own black beans instead of using canned.)

2. Use your food processor to chop the onions and the olives and then add the Neufchatel cheese and sour cream and process. (I have to then move it to a bowl as my food processor is too small to add the other cheese, but if you have a normal sized one, you could probably do it all in the processor.)

3. Skip the refrigerator step and assemble everything and then stick in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This will firm it all up and make slicing them a breeze!

 

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  1. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:30 am

    woohoo! so glad you made it out yesterday 🙂 it was great to see you!! And I am in loooove with this cheese!
    Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Sunday Funday at Athleta & Workout RecapMy Profile

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  2. Lara @ Uptite Mamas says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:40 am

    I love the picture of the bikes driving by! Really cool shot. Sounds like you had a really well rounded weekend! The surprise motorcyle ride must have been the real hit though! 🙂
    Lara @ Uptite Mamas recently posted…Weekend Update – Happy Memorial DayMy Profile

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  3. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:11 am

    Great to see you yesterday it was fun! Thanks for linking up your recipe today. It looks like a really interesting combo. Have a wonderful day!
    Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Chipotle Slaw with Siracha BroccoliMy Profile

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  4. Tina Muir says

    May 25, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Oooooh what a lovely idea! Those sound like the perfect lunch for a work party….or for a memorial day cookout 😉 Thanks for linking up with us today 🙂
    Tina Muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Kick Start Your Training PowerBowlMy Profile

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  5. Half-Crazed Runner says

    May 25, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I use compression tights and shorts – they’re not as cute! Seem to help, though.
    Half-Crazed Runner recently posted…Georgia Pre-Memorial Day Half Marathon RunMy Profile

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  6. HoHo Runs says

    May 25, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    You had a very full weekend! My husband just replaced our gutter. It dripped on my back porch — which I loathed. We are all dry again. I can’t wait to see your pics on the motorcycle.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Weekend UpdateMy Profile

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  7. Rachel @ athletic avocado says

    May 25, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    these look tasty! what a great appetizer!

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  8. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 25, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    You look good on the back of that bike!

    What a fun weekend you had! gotta love summer!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Me vs Mother NatureMy Profile

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  9. Coco says

    May 25, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    It was so fun to see you yesterday. I’m surprised at how sore my arms are! I love your chef’s notes! 😉
    Coco recently posted…Visiting Monuments On Memorial DayMy Profile

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  10. CARLA says

    May 26, 2015 at 5:24 am

    oh MOTORCYCLE BABE I loved that picture when I spied on the book of faces and was so curious about the story too!
    CARLA recently posted…My child plays no sports.My Profile

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  11. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    May 26, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    oooh that yoga session looks like so much fun!

    I got accepted as a Sweat Pink ambassador today 🙂 Excited to join the community!

    Fellow Motorcycle rider here-although its been many years since I have gotten on one!

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