Favorite regular meals

girlviernes

What is your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Not special occasion meals, but ones that would fit into your typical daily calorie/macro goals.

Favorite breakfast:
About 4 oz spicy italian chicken sausage links, a bunch of veggies (kale, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, onion, etc.), sauteed with olive oil, cayenne, herbes de provence, and garlic.
1/4 cup oatmeal
Coffee with 100g whole milk, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon

Favorite lunch:
Indian style lentils
This includes lentil mix, chickpeas, tomato puree, garam masala, jalapeno, and various veggies like mushrooms, kale, spinach, onion, carrots, parsnips, ginger, turmeric, etc.
Pulled pork (4oz)
Fresh cilantro

Favorite dinner:
Rosemary baked chicken
Just bake up some chicken thighs with olive oil or butter, lemon, rosemary, garlic and various veggies
I usually pair it with salad or some kind of starch, pasta of course is a good choice

I'm generally aiming all meals for 450-550 kcals.

StereophoneyGaz

Egg white omelettes are a new fave for me, healthy and low calorie

girlviernes

Stereophoney wrote: »

Egg white omelettes are a new fave for me, healthy and low calorie

Do you eat for breakfast or any time? I actually have a psychological block with eggs, but I'm working on it.

RoxieDawn

Stereophoney wrote: »

Egg white omelettes are a new fave for me, healthy and low calorie

+1

They just aren't the same as a whole egg omelet. Nom Nom Nom Nom

jaqcan

gia07 wrote: »

Stereophoney wrote: »

Egg white omelettes are a new fave for me, healthy and low calorie

+1

They just aren't the same as a whole egg omelet. Nom Nom Nom Nom

I do 1 whole egg plus 2 egg whites. Scrambled with s&p and a little sharp cheddar cheese.

I also frequently have greek yogurt with berries, waffles with pb2 and honey; tortilla with cheese, chicken, and salsa; salad with 2-3 oz rotisserie chicken and fat free ranch.

StereophoneyGaz

Breakfast, lunch or just a snack for me

lemurcat12

The only meal I have a standard menu for is breakfast:

2 egg omelet with greens + 1-2 other veggies + feta with either fruit and dairy or smoked salmon on the side. 350-450 calories.

Standard dinner is: meat, at least 2 veggies, plus starch or root vegetable in almost any combination (my pasta dishes fit this format). Extras (olives, avocado, dairy, fruit) may be added based on calories available/the rest of the day/whether I want dessert.

Lunch varies a lot.

jgnatca

Breakfast these days are usually steel cut oats with currants and yogurt. I also like egg muffins, pumpernickel, and refrigerator oatmeal (heavy on the yogurt).
My favourite lunches are leftovers from the night before.
I am most routine with my snacks which includes 20 g of old, light cheddar, hummus, crackers, and a fruit.

girlviernes

lemurcat12 wrote: »

The only meal I have a standard menu for is breakfast:

2 egg omelet with greens + 1-2 other veggies + feta with either fruit and dairy or smoked salmon on the side. 350-450 calories.

Standard dinner is: meat, at least 2 veggies, plus starch or root vegetable in almost any combination (my pasta dishes fit this format). Extras (olives, avocado, dairy, fruit) may be added based on calories available/the rest of the day/whether I want dessert.

Lunch varies a lot.

Yes, but what is your favorite version of the dinner?

That's the fun and challenge of this thread, picking your favorite!

I did not have too much trouble with breakfast or lunch, dinner was hard, I also really like salmon or trout.

jmooose

My favorite lunch is 1 cup of plain steamed broccoli with about 20 unsalted raw almonds, yummm

lemurcat12

girlviernes wrote: »

lemurcat12 wrote: »

The only meal I have a standard menu for is breakfast:

2 egg omelet with greens + 1-2 other veggies + feta with either fruit and dairy or smoked salmon on the side. 350-450 calories.

Standard dinner is: meat, at least 2 veggies, plus starch or root vegetable in almost any combination (my pasta dishes fit this format). Extras (olives, avocado, dairy, fruit) may be added based on calories available/the rest of the day/whether I want dessert.

Lunch varies a lot.

Yes, but what is your favorite version of the dinner?

That's the fun and challenge of this thread, picking your favorite!

I did not have too much trouble with breakfast or lunch, dinner was hard, I also really like salmon or trout.

That's too hard! This is why I could never be one of those people who eat the same thing all the time.

Lately it's been rainbow trout with a mix of sweet potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, plus green beans and summer squash. But I loved my pork chop last night, so will put in a plug for: pan roasted pork chop with apples and sauerkraut, with roasted Brussels sprouts, and, hmm, some cauliflower plus turnips or celeriac.

girlviernes

OMG, lemurcat, that sounds so amazing!! I did a plated order and they sent me trout and ingredients for an asian ginger/miso sauce and it was soooooo good. I haven't really seen trout in stores (aka Trader Joe's) here though!

PeachyCarol

Favorite Breakfast: Cottage cheese with pumpkin, almonds, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Favorite Lunch: Lentil Stew with lentils, San Marzano tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions OR Lentil Taco Salad
Favorite Dinner: Greek yogurt, frozen raspberries, and almonds

callsitlikeiseeit

favorite breakfast: english muffin or sandwich thin with egg and a touch of cheese on it
lunch: (when i eat at home, which is rare lately) usually salad of some sort
dinner: fish tacos or salad with chicken breast on top

deeishealthy

Favourite Breakfast: Chocolate Oatmeal (1/4 cup oatmeal, tablespoon each of craisins and dark chocolate chips, sprinkle of cinnamon, water)
Favourite Lunch: Egg Toast (Cook one egg and a quarter cup egg white with a quarter cup brocslaw and a teaspoon of capers, with a tablespoon of asiago melted on top. Put that on top of a piece of whole wheat toast smeared with half an avocado.)
Favourite Dinner: Faux Twice Baked Casserole (Google Faux Twice Baked Potato recipe. Add a can of low sodium corn and a couple cups of chopped ham steak.)

lemurcat12

girlviernes wrote: »

OMG, lemurcat, that sounds so amazing!! I did a plated order and they sent me trout and ingredients for an asian ginger/miso sauce and it was soooooo good. I haven't really seen trout in stores (aka Trader Joe's) here though!

Dirk's on Clybourn! (My source for skate too.)

girlviernes

lemurcat12 wrote: »

girlviernes wrote: »

OMG, lemurcat, that sounds so amazing!! I did a plated order and they sent me trout and ingredients for an asian ginger/miso sauce and it was soooooo good. I haven't really seen trout in stores (aka Trader Joe's) here though!

Dirk's on Clybourn! (My source for skate too.)

Fabulous, it looks like they have samples on Saturday too!! Oooh I'm excited

girlviernes

mamapeach910 wrote: »

Favorite Breakfast: Cottage cheese with pumpkin, almonds, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Favorite Lunch: Lentil Stew with lentils, San Marzano tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions OR Lentil Taco Salad
Favorite Dinner: Greek yogurt, frozen raspberries, and almonds

Breakfast sounds delish! Love more lentil ideas too. Any kind of spices in your lentil stew?

girlviernes

jgnatca wrote: »

Breakfast these days are usually steel cut oats with currants and yogurt. I also like egg muffins, pumpernickel, and refrigerator oatmeal (heavy on the yogurt).
My favourite lunches are leftovers from the night before.
I am most routine with my snacks which includes 20 g of old, light cheddar, hummus, crackers, and a fruit.

Hmmm, I should try currants.

melimomTARDIS

favorite breakfast- cereal, milk, fruit, and either a 100 calorie pack of almonds, an egg, or a veggie sausage patty

Favorite lunch- sandwich and campbells tomato soup, or boca burger on a bun w/ side of veggies

Favorite dinner- pasta or rice dishes, mainly.

melimomTARDIS

snacks= fruit and dairy. ie= an apple and kraft single

Sweets1954

I have overnight steel cut oats with Greek yogurt, a little honey or maple syrup, fresh fruit (usually berries), and a little granola for breakfast. Another favorite is a parfait of Greek yogurt with fruit and a little granola. Breakfast is about the only meal I have standard. My husband usually fixes dinner so it's whatever he makes.

ForeverSunshine09

Favorite standard breakfast: 1 egg 2 pieces of toast and one breakfast sausage patty
Favorite lunch: Burrito bowl which for me is 4 oz of ground sirlion, 1/2 cup chili beans, some mexican cheese and sour cream maybe some onion and green pepper cooked with the beef. Or thin slices chicken breast seasoned to perfection with either a can of corn or peas.
Favorite Dinner: Either cubed steak seasond with beefy onion soup mix and mashed potatoes or homemade chicken burritos

girlviernes

ForeverSunshine09 wrote: »

Favorite standard breakfast: 1 egg 2 pieces of toast and one breakfast sausage patty
Favorite lunch: Burrito bowl which for me is 4 oz of ground sirlion, 1/2 cup chili beans, some mexican cheese and sour cream maybe some onion and green pepper cooked with the beef. Or thin slices chicken breast seasoned to perfection with either a can of corn or peas.
Favorite Dinner: Either cubed steak seasond with beefy onion soup mix and mashed potatoes or homemade chicken burritos

The burrito bowl sounds great.

badgermama220

I love this thread! I'm just starting my journey to be healthier. My problem is the TIME it takes - I've found quick meals to make but they aren't the healthiest. I also only shop at Aldi's to keep the budget on track, so some of the frozen/ready made options just aren't there.

My new favorite breakfast: Simply Nature Instant oatmeal and Flax.
Favorite dinner: grilled chicken breast marinated in balsamic vinegar, steamed corn on the cob, fresh fruit salad (bite size cut strawberries, apples, and whatever else I've got fresh, dressed up with a scoop or two of greek yogurt)

Emily3907

Favorite Breakfast:
3 oz. ciabatta bread (sliced in half lengthwise)
Roasted asparagus
2 poached eggs
Maybe some canadian bacon if I have the calories. I basically toast the bread, top with asparagus and then a poached egg. Heaven.

Favorite Lunch:
Bruschettini toasts
Pepper Jack cheese stick
sliced salami
cherry tomatoes
carrots

Favorite Dinner:
There are many recipes I love, but my current favorite (had it every Saturday for the past 3 weeks) is:
Grilled cheeseburger with bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle and ketchup
Roasted Potato wedges
*I have a weakness for hamburgers and french fries and this fits the bill without going crazy on the calories

Favorite "treat":
Fiber One 90 calorie Mint Brownie
1/2 cup Edy's slow churned vanilla ice cream
drizzle of Hershey's Syrup
dollop of cool whip free

truelight_photo_craig

Variety is the spice of life, however, my go to breakfast is a PBJ on a carb counter tortilla. It's also one of my favorite snacks when I have the calories left for it. Eggs any time of day is always good too. One of my favorite dinners is a Thai red curry beef stew recipe I adapted from Cooking Light magazine. I love to cook and be creative in the kitchen.

illusion2269

Favorite breakfast: steel cut oats and quinoa with a little hemp seed, cacao nibs, fresh whole milk yogurt, and banana

Favorite lunch: lamb gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce, quinoa salad with cucumber and roma tomato, and a little homemade purple sauerkraut

Favorite dinner: 2 fried eggs on whole grain toast with a spread of strained yogurt and sriracha, raw carrot sticks and cauliflower florets

jemhh

Breakfast - Soft boiled eggs, toast (dry, I smash the eggs on top and sprinkle on some salt), milk with coffee, pineapple (or another fruit but lately I've been loving pineapple.) I eat this nearly every morning now and it's around 550-600 calories.

Lunch - Lunch is my "meh" meal. I pretty much stick with a standard template that neither thrills nor disappoints. It's quite utilitarian. Either a cup of cottage cheese or a yogurt, sometimes add a tuna packet (not to the yogurt, just on the side ), a Kashi bar, and a bunch of raw veggies/fruit. 400-500 calories.

Dinner - Probably spaghetti and meatballs. Depending on how much the meatball ingredients end up weight together, I make them each anywhere from 1.5 to 2 ounces and I generally eat 4 of them. Plus 1 serving pasta and a half cup sauce. It's around 700-750 calories.

PeachyCarol

girlviernes wrote: »

mamapeach910 wrote: »

Favorite Breakfast: Cottage cheese with pumpkin, almonds, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice
Favorite Lunch: Lentil Stew with lentils, San Marzano tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions OR Lentil Taco Salad
Favorite Dinner: Greek yogurt, frozen raspberries, and almonds

Breakfast sounds delish! Love more lentil ideas too. Any kind of spices in your lentil stew?

Nothing fancy. Trader Joe's sells a salt free mix called 21 Seasoning Salute. I use that.

lemurcat12

badgermama220 wrote: »

I love this thread! I'm just starting my journey to be healthier. My problem is the TIME it takes - I've found quick meals to make but they aren't the healthiest. I also only shop at Aldi's to keep the budget on track, so some of the frozen/ready made options just aren't there.

I'm a simple cook, but I'm always cooking on the run, and have found that once you are in the habit it's really not that time consuming. I think a lot of people make it harder than it needs to be by thinking in terms of more complicated foods or recipes.

I try to make some lunches ahead on the weekends (I like to use the slow cooker to make some larger source of meat, like turkey breast or drumsticks or a pork shoulder) and then make up meals from that, and then also make enough for dinner for leftovers. I am inconsistent about this, so some weeks I end up buying meals a lot, but when I'm consistent it's really not that difficult.

My breakfast is pretty much one of two things (and not as fast as many as I'm a morning person).

But dinner tends to be: (1) decide the night before what the meat will be and get it out to defrost in the refrigerator if it's frozen; (2) on the way home think about how long the meat cooking time will be and what starch if any will be involved; (3) walk in the door and immediately turn on the oven and start my starch, as that's normally the longest part--this means pop rice in the rice cooker or lentils in a pot or chop my potatoes or sweet potatoes or root veg. If doing a starch that gets roasted, by the time this is done and I do my other immediately home things the oven is heated up and it goes in the oven. (4) Start the meat cooking based on the starch time (sometimes it takes about the same, occasionally less, like if I have pasta). Usually I just use dry spices or fresh herbs when cooking this way, no marinade. (5) Look at what vegetables I have in the refrigerator and get them out and start them cooking based on when everything else will be done. While doing this get inspired as to what extras would be nice to add to the overall meal, if any--olives, cheese, fruit, nuts/pinenuts, so on.

I don't always cook precisely this way, but it's pretty standard. I could race Rachael Ray! Fish is especially fast, although generally more expensive.

If I'm really short on time I try to double cook the night before so as to have cooked meat available and tend to think of ways to exclude the longest parts of this--like an omelet is super fast, pasta generally is (I make my own sauce with chopped up meat and lots of veggies, some olive oil and garlic, sprinkle a bit of cheese at the end), something like a salad with meat and some cooked veggies on top is. In the summer I do Asian salads with tomatoes and cucumbers and radishes and basil and bok choy or cabbage plus lean beef or chicken in a lime, fish sauce, soy, and sriracha-based dressing, which can be extremely fast (and low calorie when that's the goal). Stuff like that--you will develop things that are easy and be able to just work with what's in your refrigerator the more you do it.